The Board of Directors, Executive, Managers, and Staff at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) form part of a united team who all play an important role in the provision of healthcare services to our community.
The Board of Directors consists of members with a broad skill base, and accountable to the Minister for Health for the performance of our health service.
New Board Directors are appointed by the Governor-in-Council following a rigorous application and selection process. It is important that the Board of Directors has a wide range of skills to effectively provide leadership of NHW, and we are very fortunate to have such a mix in place covering clinical, corporate, financial and legal experience.
Board Chair
Currently a Director of 3whitehorses, Alison's career experience has been largely in the government and community sectors. Alison is a highly effective strategist and change agent. Alison brings to the Board skills in corporate governance, partnerships, risk and audit.
Deputy Board Chair
MBA
Matthew is the Managing Director of WCL Management Services, a transport and technology consultancy organisation focusing on major events and project management.
Board Director
RN, RM, Dip Bus, Adv Dip Bus
Cheryl has held many nursing and nurse management roles extending over a 30 year career. Cheryl has been on several boards and currently holds executive positions in Rotary and CFA. Cheryl is also a volunteer in Carevan Albury, Dederang Mount Beauty Football/Netball Club (Secretary) and Red Cross.
Board Director
BCOM, MBA, former CA
Ruth has a corporate background with many years' experience in local government, including responsibility for finance, governance and risk, people and culture, information services, customer services, media and communications. Ruth is chair of the ‘Into Our Hands Community Foundation’ Board and is involved in various community and sporting clubs.
Board Director
BA Eng (Civil), BA Business (Management)
Matthew is Managing Director of North East Survey Design, an engineering, surveying, town planning and development consulting organisation based in Wangaratta. Matthew has over 25 years' project engineering, contract and project management experience and is actively involved in various local and community sporting clubs.
Board Director
RN, BA Nursing, Grad Dip Commerce, Grad Dip Gerontology, Masters Health Services Management, GAICD
Robynne has been a board member on both medical research and foundation boards and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Robynne’s passion is to improve the patient experience across health services.
Board Director
Juris Doctor, BA International Relations (Hons)
Caitlyn is a solicitor with experience in commercial and property law, estate litigation and estate planning. Caitlyn brings her legal knowledge and experience to the board, together with skills in corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Board Director
LLMEntGov, MBA, Accredited Mediator NMAS, GAICD
Leanne's background comprises leadership roles in Local Government and not-for-profit organisations. Leanne has extensive experience across governance, risk management and strategic planning. She currently serves on the Board of North East Water, Co-Chairs the Victorian Women in Water Directors Network and also Chairs the Victorian Local Governance's Governance and Risk Committee. Leanne is a nationally accredited mediator and is a fellow of the Goulburn Murray Leadership Program and LGPro's Executive Leadership Program.
Board Director
BA, MA Prelim, GAICD
Maxine has a background in health, research, public policy, Victorian Government Minister, NFP executive management and teaching at Monash University. Maxine is an experienced board director and board chair with comprehensive experience on a range of government and non-government boards including Australian Association of Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) and Mount Hotham Resort Management Board and has recently completed nine years as Board Chair of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Board Director
BA, MBA, GAICD, GCert Leadership
Felicity is CEO of Upper Murray Family Care, which provides programs and services focused on supporting children, young people and families in North East Victoria and southern NSW. She has held executive and senior management positions in marketing, public relations, communications and executive management in education and not-for-profit organisations. An experienced board director, Felicity is a Director of Gateway Health, Family Relationship Services Australia and Acting Chair of the Ovens Murray Regional Partnership. She has chaired and been involved in a number of peak organisation Boards including ACEVic, Regional Sport Victoria; and Australian TAFE Marketing Association. Felicity was awarded an International Specialised Skills Institute Fellowship in 2019.
Board of Directors Committee Roles
NHW Board Committee Roles 2024-25.pdf
