Leonie Young has served on the Board of the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) since 2011 and was Chair from 2014 to 2017.

Leonie is currently Deputy Chair of the Australian Gynaecological Research Foundation and a Director of Grow Australia. Her previous roles include National Chair of Grow Australia, Director of The Hobart Clinic, Director of Rural Alive & Well (RAW), and CEO and Board Director of beyondblue.

She brings over 30 years of experience in health, mental health and primary care reform across government and the not-for-profit sector, including senior executive roles with the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

As CEO of beyondblue (2003–2010), Leonie played a key role in advancing Australia’s mental health reform agenda, including improving community awareness, strengthening consumer and carer participation, and promoting prevention, early intervention and evidence-based approaches. She also led national partnership models across federal, state and territory governments.

Leonie has extensive experience in policy and service development, as well as international engagement, representing Australia in health partnership programs across Asia and hosting international delegations focused on mental health and primary care.