“ The reform environment continues to be rapid and evolving and we continue to prepare , review and respond . Mental health , aged care , carer services and environmental sustainability occupy our sphere of thinking and focus into the immediate future .”
– Tassia Michaleas , Merri Health CEO
Maryanne Tadic
General Manager Healthy Communities
MPH , BHSc , AFCHSM , MAICD
Maryanne has over 15 years of experience working in the community health sector and has a background Public Health , Health Promotion , and Community Based Research . Maryanne holds a Master of Public Health degree and a Bachelor of Health Sciences .
Maryanne is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an Associate Fellow of the Australian College of Health Service Management .
Gavin Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
B . Bus ( Acc ), GAICD , CPA
Gavin has held a range of senior finance positions across not-for-profit , corporate and international sectors . He has worked in financial management in the homelessness and community service sector as well as roles in a variety of industries such as aerospace , investment banking , software development , retail banking , hotels and trustee services .
Gavin has skills in providing strong financial stewardship to organisations while maintaining a co-operative and helpful approach to aid service delivery programs .
Dr . Carolyn Wallace
General Manager Family and Community
BA , GDip , MA , PhD , GAICD , AFCHSM
Carolyn has held numerous roles managing local services on the social determinants of health , and seeks to influence state and national social policy .
Carolyn has a passion for regional development and has held senior roles in local government and local development in Victoria and Ireland . Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology , a Graduate Diploma in Education , Master of Public Policy and Management , and Doctor of Philosophy .
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