Manasi Thornley graduated in 2000 from University of Western Sydney and has been working with clients with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) for over 20 years. Manasi provides expertise within the MND clinic and Communication and Assistive Technology clinic at Liverpool Hospital. Manasi has previously presented at MND National and International Conferences in 2018, 2019 and 2020. In 2024, Manasi participated in the MND Podcast about her life as an Occupational Therapist. She was also invited to contribute her expertise in the Fight MND research grants in 2024. Manasi is a leader in the discipline of Occupational Therapy and Allied Health for her specialist clinical skills, student and staff supervision, engagement in research, commitment to sharing, and empowering others by leading by example. Manasi builds positive work environments by equipping Allied Health with specialist skills within MND. Manasi is a valued member of the Allied Health Team.