Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors manage the business of Merri Health , providing a governing approach and expert advice .
JULIE MCCORMACK
Chair
Julie is the manager of the clinical training unit at Dental Health Services Victoria , where she has been since May 2012 . Julie has a background in education and public health and is a Director of a small business called Incompany , Women in Trades . Julie holds a Masters in Public Health ( Women ’ s Health ), Graduate Diploma in Education and Certificate 1V in Training and Assessment , Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Frontline Management . She has trained as a mediator .
BENJAMIN MAXFIELD
Deputy Chair
Benjamin Maxfield is the Government Relations adviser for Victoria ’ s $ 11 billion Metro Tunnel project . Prior to joining the metro tunnel project Benjamin worked as a senior adviser in both the Gillard Government and then the Shorten Opposition . Benjamin has a keen interest in defence and foreign policy . In recent times Benjamin has worked with Social Democratic Parties and organisations around the world to improve their electoral standing and human rights record .
SAM GARRASI
Board Member
Sam is the Chief Financial Officer at the Royal Women ’ s Hospital and has over 20 years ’ experience in a range of senior management and executive roles in the acute public health sector , and has worked in local government and telecommunications . With a strong interest in public health , financial governance and risk management , Sam is currently a committee member on Merri ’ s Finance and Audit Risk Management Committee and Recommissioning Committee .
ANN TAYLOR
Board Member
Ann is an active member of the community and has been a resident of Moreland for more than 40 years . With an extensive background in public education , Ann has worked as a teacher , policy officer for the Education Department , and assistant principal and deputy president of the Australian Education Union . Now retired , Ann hopes to continue to improve the lives of community members through her work at Merri Health .
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DARRYL ANNETT
Board Member
Darryl has lived in the northern suburbs of Melbourne for over 22 years and has been actively involved in the community through local school groups and sport clubs . Darryl is a lawyer who has over 30 years ’ experience , with a legal career in the public sector and private practice , in criminal defence advocacy and criminal prosecution work . He held a four-year appointment as Deputy Chair of the Business Licensing Authority and is currently the coordinator of the Salvation Army ’ s Urban Justice Centre .
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