Sue Walker

RN, BN, BN (ADMIN), MPHC, MACN, Specialist Nurse Educator

Sue is an Australian nurse educator, conference director and CPD specialist with extensive experience in clinical practice, leadership, education and public health. She is the Director and Co-Founder of Nurses for Nurses and a key contributor to Nursing CPD, where she helps deliver evidence-based education and professional development programs for nurses and midwives across Australia and internationally.

Sue holds qualifications in nursing, health administration and public health, along with postgraduate studies in gerontology, psychiatry of ageing, chemotherapy administration and training and assessment. Her career has included frontline nursing, senior management and education leadership.

At the heart of her work is a simple belief: nurses and midwives are not just the backbone of healthcare, they are critical decision-makers whose knowledge, judgement and advocacy directly influence patient outcomes and system safety. Sue’s goal is to ensure nurses and midwives are supported and professionally empowered to meet the growing complexity of modern healthcare while sustaining long, fulfilling careers.

Mark Dainty

Mark Dainty is the founder of the Snakebite Relief Program, a Cambodian initiative focused on improving snakebite awareness, prevention, and emergency response in vulnerable communities.

Based in Siem Reap, Mark combines more than two decades of experience working with wildlife and venomous snakes with a strong commitment to public health education and community outreach. Originally from the United Kingdom, Mark began working professionally with wildlife in 2002 across several zoological institutions before relocating to Cambodia in 2018 to support conservation and biodiversity programs. He is currently the Senior Animal Curator at Angkor Wildlife and Aquarium, where his work includes wildlife conservation, animal care, and public education.

Throughout his career, Mark has specialised in venomous snakes from Southeast Asia and Africa, with extensive experience handling vipers, cobras, and other medically significant species. His work has included research, snake rescue, public education, and the safe management of dangerous wildlife in both rural and urban environments.

In 2017, Mark survived a life-threatening King Cobra bite sustained while assisting with venom research. The incident resulted in a week in intensive care and the amputation of his right index finger. The experience profoundly changed his perspective, highlighting not only the medical impact of snakebite, but also the long-term physical, emotional, and financial consequences faced by victims and their families.

After arriving in Cambodia, Mark became increasingly aware of the significant burden snakebite places on rural communities, particularly where access to education, emergency care, and treatment can be limited. Witnessing these challenges firsthand inspired him to establish the Snakebite Relief Program in 2023.

Today, Mark works closely with local communities, schools, healthcare workers, and organisations across Cambodia to improve snakebite prevention and emergency response knowledge. His work focuses on practical education, community empowerment, and reducing the devastating health impacts of snakebite through awareness, training, and collaboration.