Board Members

Greg Peterson

Distinguished Professor Greg Peterson

Director

Greg has been an ATDC Board Director since 2018. and served as Chair from November 2021 to June 2022. Greg is Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy and Chair of the Human Research Ethics Committee at the University of Tasmania and a practicing pharmacist (co-owner of a suburban pharmacy), with extensive experience in harm minimisation programs and assisting individuals affected by substance use issues.

Greg has led many state and national projects directed at improving patient outcomes in community, hospital, and aged care sectors, and has more than 580 published papers. Greg is also Chair of Cancer Council Tasmania and a Board Director for Primary Health Tasmania. You can contact Greg at g.peterson@utas.edu.au

Meet our board:
Damian Collins

Damian Collins

Chair
Damian Collins has been Chair of the ATDC Board since June 2022, and has worked in the Tasmanian ATO…
Penny Chugg

Penny Chugg

Deputy Chairperson
Penny Chugg is currently the State Manager for The Salvation Army Alcohol and Drug Programs…
Greg Peterson

Distinguished Professor Greg Peterson

Director
Greg has been an ATDC Board Director since 2018. and served as Chair from November 2021 to June 2022…
Emily Chase

Emily Chase

Director
Emily is the CEO of the Drug Education Network and has significant leadership and management experie…
Mark Mason

Mark Mason

Director
Mark Mason is the Southern Regional Manager of Community Services at Anglicare Tasmania, Mark is …
Narelle Howell

Narelle Howell

Director
Narelle is married with 2 teenage children and has been a nurse for 25+ years. Over this time,…
Amy Peacock

Amy Peacock

Director
Dr Amy Peacock is an Associate Professor, National Health and Medical Research Council Emerging Lead…