Before being diagnosed with breast cancer at 40 and again at 42, Jodie Lydeker was a public sector executive leading national and state-wide changes in criminal justice, education, mental health, and anti-corruption. Her diagnoses led her towards public health and consumer leadership with organisations such as BCNA and Western Health.

Jodie now owns a consulting company working with health organisations. She holds tertiary qualifications in law, business, and implementation science and has certifications in clinical governance, change management, community engagement, and board directorship. Jodie is also a part-time statutory decision-maker for the national child sex abuse redress scheme.