Lisa Orcher (Ogolo) is a proud Murrawarri and Kooma woman from Far Western New South Wales and grew up in a small remote community called Goodooga.
Previously, Lisa was Chief Executive Officer at Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service in Taree, NSW which includes aged care services.
Before that Lisa was Chief Executive Officer at Tobwabba Community Controlled Health Service and Manager for Aboriginal Health at Hunter New England District Health for 6 years. Lisa has also held a director position on the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council board and been Chairperson of the NSW/ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Training Committee since 2015, reporting to the Board of GP Synergy.
Cassara Hardie is a proud Dunghutti woman from Northern New South Wales. Born and raised on Dharug Country, Western Sydney, NSW.
Cassara has been working within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Sector for the last 6 years, starting from working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation to a state peak body, whilst undertaking a Masters degree in Human Resources Management.
Cassara’s overall passion is to enhance career pathways for First Nations people in order to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Communities.
Jaimee is a proud Wiradjuri woman who has travelled Australia and now resides on Ngunnawal Country, Canberra.
Jaimee has experience in working in government at a federal and state level and has worked in community taking a holistic approach to supporting Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander people.
Some key work that Jaimee has undertaken has been around Indigenous health, mental health and supporting work in relation to best practice when working with Indigenous people in the legal system.
Jaimee has a diploma in Government and is currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a major in Forensic Studies. Jaimee is passionate about supporting Indigenous people to help close the gap on health issues so that community can live their highest quality of life.
Seraphim is from Sydney and believes in the power of good policy to create fairer, healthier, and more connected communities.
With previous experience as a Policy Advisor, Seraphim brings a proven ability to build strong, genuine relationships with government stakeholders and achieve meaningful outcomes on key regulatory matters. His clear and direct communication ensured important perspectives were not only heard but acted upon.
Currently completing a Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Sydney, Seraphim is committed to supporting policies that deliver real benefits for communities across Australia.
Ankita Shrestha is a passionate healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in nursing, public health, aged care, disability services, research, and policy advocacy. She started her journey with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in India and went on to earn a Master of Public Health from Southern Medical University in China. Ankita also holds a certificate in Health Care Economics from Harvard Business School, reflecting her drive to create meaningful change in healthcare policy and practice. Previously, she has worked in a variety of roles, including as a Policy Adviser at the Australian Medical Association and a Policy Officer at the Australian College of Nursing.
Driven by a deep commitment to equity and innovation, Ankita combines her expertise and compassion to improve healthcare systems and ensure better outcomes for individuals and communities alike.