Asthma Foundation Northern Territory (NT) Executive Officer Jan Saunders began her career in Adelaide as a registered nurse and midwife before relocating with her family to the Northern Territory. She commenced with Asthma Foundation NT as a part-time asthma educator and soon progressed to the role of Education Manager. In July 2005, Ms Saunders was appointed Executive Officer and she leads a small group of passionate personnel who work together to achieve better health outcomes for people with asthma and linked respiratory conditions.