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Dr Karen Smith OAM
Secretary
Director since 2020.
Appointed Secretary 2021.
Dr Karen Smith OAM
Dr Karen Smith is the National Director, Research and Evidence at SilverChain Group. She is an epidemiologist and internationally recognised health leader with extensive experience in public health research. Her relevant expertise includes governance, research, development of KPIs, performance measurement and quality improvement. Karen also holds adjunct professorial positions with Monash University in the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine and the Department of Paramedicine. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours and multiple post-graduate qualifications including a PhD. Karen is passionate about social justice and helping marginalised populations and also sits on several international boards. In the Australia Day Honours List in 2023, Karen was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to paramedicine.
Emily Ryder

Emily Ryder

Chair

Director since 2019.
Appointed Chair 2021.
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Bridget Thakrar

Bridget Thakrar

Acting Deputy Chair

Appointed Acting Deputy Chair May 2023.
Director since 2021.
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Lino Sinni

Lino Sinni

Treasurer

Director since 2021.
Appointed Treasuer 2022.
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Professor Heather Douglas AM

Professor Heather Douglas AM

Director

Appointed July 2023.
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Funda Ozenc

Funda Ozenc

Director

Appointed July 2023.
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Janet Jukes OAM

Janet Jukes OAM

Chief Executive Officer

CEO since July 2022.
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