Our Board
Our voluntary Board of Directors oversee key portfolios of business and are invaluable to the smooth functioning of the organisation.
Miriam Norman
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CHAIR and POLICY & GOVERNANCE
Miriam Norman is a Senior Cardiac Physiologist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, boasting over two decades in the field. She commenced her career in 1997 with a Masters degree in Clinical Physiology, and duties in the ECG (non-invasive) and Cath Lab modalities.
Now specialising in Echo and Cardiac Devices, Miriam has played a pivotal role as a PiCSA director since 2013. Her expertise was recognised by the International Board of Hearth Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), which enlisted her services in 2013 and 2016 to edit and refine their cardiac device practice exam content.
Miriam was appointed to the Allied Health, Science and Technology Council of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) in 2022, and is a co-author of the CSANZ position statement on the follow-up of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (2022).
She is deeply committed to issues surrounding workforce regulation and is an ardent educator and advocate for the Cardiac Physiology profession.
Sam Burgoyne
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VICE CHAIR & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Sam has been working in the field of Cardiac Physiology since 2004 and has worked in both the public and private sectors, throughout Australia and overseas. She currently works for Advara HeartCare in the Southwest of WA, as a Senior Cardiac Sonographer, covering outpatients, and the private and public inpatients. Sam is also involved in various teaching positions including facilitating cardiac point-of-care workshops at Perth Cardiac Pocus, Notre Dame University and Bunbury Intensive Care Unit. She also worked as a Cardiac Sonographer at Vancouver General Hospital (2008-2009), a Clinical Cardiac Applications Specialist for LifeHealthcare from 2010-2012 and as a Secondary Science and Maths teacher from 2013-2017 (Busselton, Darwin, Singapore, London). Sam’s main professional interest lies in improving patient outcomes through quality professional development.
Jenny Fong
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SECRETARY
Jenny, an experienced Cardiac Physiologist based in Melbourne, brings extensive private and public sector experience from various tertiary centres. Her journey began in 2011 after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise, Sport Science and Nutrition from Sydney University. Currently, she serves as the Sonography Educator at The Victorian Heart Hospital and holds the position of Senior Cardiac Physiologist at Austin Health.
Dedicated to advancing education and upholding professional standards in Cardiac Physiology, Jenny holds qualifications in Cardiac Ultrasound, management of Cardiac Devices and Electrophysiology. Beyond her current roles, she actively contributes to education with Monash University, Victorian Heart Institute, and accredited courses by CICM and ACEM.
Bianca Coelho
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TREASURER
Bianca is the Chief Cardiac Physiologist at MQHealth Cardiology at Macquarie University. She has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound from the Australasian Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Bianca has trained at the Royal Hobart Hospital in Tasmania where she worked with cardiac devices as well as in cardiac ultrasound.
In addition to her role at Macquarie University, she is a casual academic in Clinical Echocardiography at Central Queensland University. Education and training have been an area of interest for Bianca, she spends her time getting involved in organising education sessions for trainee cardiac physiologists and cardiac registrars at Macquarie University and has also been a guest writer, reviewing the content discussed at cardiac conferences in Melbourne and Sydney.
Tina Hetherington
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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Tina has been working in the field of Cardiac Physiology since 2002 and has worked in both the public and private sectors. Currently she works in a private cardiology practices on the Sunshine Coast as well as working within her own Echo locum business. Her area of specialty is echocardiography, with her role predominately being clinical work and training of staff, students and registrars. Tina has also worked as an educator and trainer with the Australian Institute of Ultrasound, Queensland University of Technology and Central Queensland University. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science Human Movement Studies (UQ) and Post-graduate Diploma of Cardiac Ultrasound (QUT).
Luke Shanahan
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RELATIONS AND STRATEGY
Luke Shanahan is the Director of Clinical Measurements – Cardiac Investigations at the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland. He is a Director of the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) and been an Allied Professional EP test writing committee member with IBHRE since 2014. Luke is an Allied Professional Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (2009), an Allied Professional Certified Electrophysiologist (2013) and obtained fellowship of Heart Rhythm Society in 2016. Luke is an invited faculty member of Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) in 2023 and has presented and chaired sessions at APHRS. He has a passion for education and is a guest lecturer at Griffith and Bond Medical Schools, Queensland. Luke completed his Masters of Business Administration in 2016 and currently sits on various Cardiology related committees and networks.
Alicia Donovan
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Alicia is currently a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist at Fiona Stanley Hospital within the Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant service, having established the CIED service for patients with heart failure 5 years ago.
With a Bachelor of Science, her career as a Cardiac Physiologist began in Perth in 2002, before moving to the UK and Melbourne in both public and private sector roles. Roles included areas of Research, Service Establishment and Chief Roles before returning to Perth. Alicia has IBHRE for EP and CIED, Post Grad Dip in EP and currently working towards an MBA.
Education is important for Alicia, having established a university practicum placement in her current role and involved in Cardiac Physiology training in the UK. Alicia is passionate about growing the field of Cardiac Physiology and upholding the standards of Cardiac Physiologists in Australia.
Jordan Jago
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Jordan Jago is a dedicated Cardiac Physiologist with a passion for advancing the field. Since beginning his career in 2021, he has developed a strong interest in intravascular imaging and coronary flow resting. In 2024, Jordan became the Interventional Cardiac Physiologist Educator at the Victorian Heart Hospital. The same year, he achieved certification as a Cardiac Device Specialist through the IBHRE. Jordan is also committed to the expansion, regulation, and standardisation of the Cardiac Physiologist role, striving to elevate the profession and improve patient outcomes.
Education Services
This portfolio is currently vacant. If you would like to assist with the PiCSA Board of Directors, please contact us to express your interest.
More about our organisation
Council of Clinical Advisors
Providing expert guidance, feedback and advocacy to the PiCSA Board and its members.
Professional Standards Committee
Associates who are furthering the Cardiac Physiology profession in Australia.
PiCSA's Affiliate Partners
Actively engaging in partnerships to fulfill goals of national education and support of the profession.
