BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors informs our strategic directions , oversees governance and provides 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 .
Joseph Caputo
Board Member
Joe lives and is active in Melbourne ’ s northern suburbs and has been involved in advocacy for the rights of minorities throughout his adult life . During 1970 – 80 , he was involved in promoting the rights of migrant workers , and was a member of the Victorian Multicultural Commission from 2001 – 2011 .
Joe has served as Councillor and Mayor in the former City of Brunswick and as Councillor and Mayor in the City of Moreland . Joe is a founding member of the Moreland / Hume / Aileu ( Timor Leste ) Friendship Committee , is an expert in industrial relations and holds a Master of Business from RMIT .
Roxanne Adams
Board Member
Roxanne is the Manager of Health Pathways Melbourne and brings more than a decade of clinical experience as a physiotherapist in hospital and community health settings in Queensland , Victoria and the United Kingdom .
Roxanne is passionate about system improvement and strives to engage with projects and organisations that promote equity and the consistent delivery of safe and high quality care for all patients . Roxanne holds a Bachelor degree in Applied Science ( Physiotherapy ) with Honours from the University of Sydney and Masters degrees in Public Health and Health Management from the University of NSW .
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