Our people

B.Economics, Grad Dip Applied Finance, ACA, GAICD

Catherine’s commercial career spans over 24 years in Australia and internationally, working with some of Australia’s largest companies including AXA, Members Equity Bank and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Until recently, Catherine was Executive Director Finance and Business Services at CenITex, focusing on transformation, governance and business improvement processes. Catherine is also an advisory member of the Technology Business Management Council for Asia Pacific.

Catherine joined the QEC Board in 2017 and is the current Board President.

PhD, MPH, Grad Dip Adult Ed, Cert Midwifery, Cert Nursing, GAICD

Julie has more than four decades of a combination of clinical, research and policy experience in the Australian child and family health resulting in a deep understanding of the continuum from primary prevention to tertiary health care. Julie is Honorary Research Fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute; Adjunct Professor, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University; and Principal Fellow, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne.

Julie has also served on senior committees and advisory groups in the areas of parenting, child safety, child mental health, research and ethics, and digital technologies. She is a board member of Children’s Healthcare Australasia and was previously Executive Director and board member of raisingchildren.net.au.

Julie joined the QEC Board in July 2020. She is the current Vice President and the Chair of the Quality, Risk & Clinical Governance Committee.

BA, MPPM, GAICD 

Sandy has more than 30 years’ experience in the Victorian health sector and is currently Executive Director Strategy, Planning and Performance at the Royal Children's Hospital. Sandy has served on a number of not for profit and public sector Boards in the areas of women, housing, community and health.

Sandy joined the QEC Board in 2017 and was Board President from July 2018 to June 2023. Sandy is a member of the Audit, Finance & Infrastructure Committee, and the Wendy Spry & Frank Slutzkin Research Fund Committee.

B.Sc (Building), Grad Dip (Property), FAICD

Karen has 35 years of construction and development experience in private and public companies, state and local government and community organisations. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Karen is a professional non-executive director with positions on government, private and not for profit boards. She is the current Chair of Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and the AgriBio Research Centre.

Karen joined the QEC Board in 2015 and is the Chair of the Audit, Finance & Infrastructure Committee and a member of the Wendy Spry & Frank Slutzkin Research Fund Committee.

B.Ec, Grad Dip CDC (AICD), Grad Dip Strat Mktg (IMIA), Grad Dip SIA, Bus Cert Ins, FAICD, FFinSIA, FCLP, Snr Assoc AGSL

Graham is a management consultant and business advisor who has also worked extensively in senior executive roles across the private and public sectors within Australia and abroad. He is an experienced change leader and business improvement practitioner. Graham is also the Chair of Business Excellence Australia.

Graham joined the QEC Board in 2015 and is a member of the Audit, Finance & Infrastructure Committee.

B.Arts, Master of Arts Psycho-Social Research

Lesley was the CEO of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation from 2016 to 2021. In July 2021 Lesley commenced as Head of Government Relations at Phoenix Australia, Centre for Post Traumatic Mental Health, University of Melbourne. She is the Chair of the Advisory Board Young & Resilient Centre at University of Western Sydney and a board member of UNICEF Australia.

Prior to joining the not-for-profit sector, Lesley had a long career in State and Commonwealth government and worked in a number of senior executive roles.

Lesley joined the QEC Board in 2019 and is a member of the Quality, Risk & Clinical Governance Committee.

PhD, RN, MPH, GCTE

Mimmie is an Associate Professor of Nursing, Public Health, and Leadership and Director Industry Cooperation, Federation University. She coordinates and lectures into the Master of Health Leadership and the Master of Health Services Management. She has some twenty years’ experience in the health and higher education sectors.

Mimmie has a track record in academia, leadership and governance, and extensive board experience as a non-executive director. She is a member of the African Science Research Innovation Council, African Union Commission and the ASRIC Chair, Australia Chapter. She is on the Policy Committee of the World Federation of Public Health Associations. Mimmie has a PhD in Public Health from La Trobe University, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Melbourne. Mimmie completed the Emerging Executive Women in Health Leadership Program at Harvard University.

Mimmie joined the QEC Board in July 2021 and is a member of the Quality, Risk & Clinical Governance Committee.

CA, LL.B, M.Com, B.Com, CIA, Cert. in ESG Reporting, Executive MBA (Melbourne Business School)

Kushal specialises in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Governance, and Compliance, having more than 20 years of global leadership experience in these areas. He has developed deep understanding and insights in diverse industries including healthcare, emergency services, technology, education, energy, banking, manufacturing and retail. He works with leaders and boards to positively influence their organisational growth, efficiency, excellence and risk culture.

Kushal joined the QEC Board in July 2021 and is a member of the Audit, Finance & Infrastructure Committee.

LLB (Hons) BBus (Banking and Finance) GAICD

Belinda is the Founder, Managing Director and Principal Lawyer of Legalexa, a digital law firm specialising in providing commercial and innovative legal solutions for health practitioners and business owners. Belinda is an experienced lawyer having held roles including Chief Legal Officer and senior legal counsel at various financial institutions.

Belinda gained over 10 years legal experience in the top tier law firm, Allens. Belinda brings a unique perspective to her engagements through her multicultural background and experience working with clients in Australia and globally including Germany, Kuwait, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and PNG.

Belinda is a Non Executive Director and Chair of the Governance, Finance and Risk Committee of Kids Hope Australia, Australia’s largest early intervention, school-based one-on-one mentoring program. Belinda was the Founder and Chair of the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association Young Leaders Australian Committee.

Belinda joined the QEC Board in July 2023 and is a member of the Quality, Risk & Clinical Governance Committee.

PhD, GAICD

Harry was the CEO of Access Health and Community, a non profit primary care health service in Melbourne Australia for 10 years. He now runs his own consultancy Fresh Strategy largely focussed on pro bono strategy development for non profits.

Prior to his CEO position, he was Professor and inaugural Head of School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University and an NH&MRC funded medical researcher at the University of Melbourne, Monash University, RMIT University and the University of Freiburg (Germany). He is an alumnus of Leadership Victoria and has contributed as a volunteer to projects in education, health, leadership development and mentoring.

Harry joined the QEC Board in July 2023 and is a member of the Quality, Risk & Clinical Governance Committee.