MBBS, BEd Studies, FAICD, PhD (Honorary, QUT, Griffith and Southern Cross Universities)

Dr Hirst has had a distinguished clinical career in the detection and treatment of breast cancer and extensive and respected achievements as Director and Chair of multiple commercial, government and not-for-profit organisations.

She is Deputy Chair and CEO (part time) of Queensland Biocapital Funds and a Director of Medibank Private Limited, Avant Mutual Group, Avant Insurance Limited, Impedimed Limited and Xenome Limited.