Dr Marianne Jauncey is a public health physician and Medical Director of Australia’s first supervised injecting centre (MSIC) since 2008. She was instrumental in achieving bipartisan political support for MSIC and in Australia’s first trial of hydromorphone for the treatment of opioid dependence (in partnership with Uniting, UNSW and St Vincents); as well as NSW’s first drug checking pilot onsite at MSIC (in partnership with UNSW and The Loop Australia). She is now part of Uniting’s advocacy team calling for the decriminalisation of personal drug use. Marianne believes that the narrative about people who use drugs needs to change, to be framed by fairness, equity, and respect.

Bianca Jones is a passionate leader in pharmacy, driving the development and implementation of innovative health services across Tasmania. With a strong focus on equity, she champions virtual healthcare solutions to ensure all Tasmanians, regardless of location have equal access to healthcare. Bianca’s strategic approach to service design and delivery reflects her commitment to improving patient outcomes and supporting rural and remote communities. Her leadership continues to shape the future of pharmacy through collaboration, innovation, and a deep dedication to accessible healthcare.

Adam Livori is a clinician-researcher based in Ballarat, Victoria. He holds degrees in nuclear medicine and pharmacy, a masters of clinical pharmacy, and soon to submit his PhD thesis titled "Patterns and predictors of clinical outcomes in myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation". He is past chair of the cardiology leadership committee for Advanced Pharmacy Australia, a founding member of the cardiology community of practice for the European Soceity of Clinical Pharmacy, and a member of a BIg Data Flagship for the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance. He was awarded the 2020 William Mercer Medal and the 2024 Medal of Merit for Advanced Pharmacy Australia, and was the first AUstralian pharmacist to be named a fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. He works as the advanced practice and innovation pharmacist at Grampians Health, and is a research fellow at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. He is passionate about equitable care in cardiology, and education on cardiology and statistics.

Michael is an academic infectious diseases physician. He currently holds dual positions as a Consultant Physician in the Department of Infectious Diseases at the Alfred Hospital (Regional Outreach Service) and as a Research Fellow within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University. His research focuses on the intersections between climate change and human health – both the health impacts wrought by climate change, as well as the large carbon footprint of healthcare.

Michael graduated in medicine from Monash University in 2011 and undertook specialist training in Infectious Diseases across the Alfred and Austin Hospitals, including a six-month secondment within the Health Protection Branch of the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. Between 2019 and 2022 he completed his PhD at Monash University, entitled “Antimicrobial resistance in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories.

Helen Lowy is a pharmacist, counsellor, coach, and consultant specialising in trauma, resilience, and psychologically safe, inclusive workplaces. Drawing on her background in neuroscience, psychotherapy and psychological safety, she helps individuals, teams, and organisations create environments where people feel seen, safe and supported. Helen is the creator of the THRIVE framework, guiding leaders to build cultures of belonging that enhance wellbeing and performance.

Amanda Mackay graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 2000 and has held clinical roles in public and private hospitals, community pharmacy, and academia. She completed a Master of Pharmaceutical Public Health in 2016, followed by a post-graduate Pharmacy Honours examining The Pharmacist’s Role in Assisted Reproductive Technology in Australia. Currently, Amanda is a PhD candidate at James Cook University. Her study aims to explore the delivery of fertility care to rural and remote communities of Australia, with a focus on access, equity, and the role of pharmacists and allied health professionals in supporting individuals and couples experiencing infertility.

Ciara McLennan is an experienced hospital pharmacist with a career spanning public and private sectors across Australia. As the Formulary Management Pharmacist at Canberra Health Services, Ciara plays a pivotal role in shaping equitable and sustainable access to medicines through formulary governance and policy development.

Her previous roles include Clinical Pharmacist, Medication Safety Pharmacist, and Staff Development Pharmacist at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Western Australia, where she led initiatives in quality use of medicines, staff education, and safety improvement. Ciara brings a deep understanding of the operational and ethical complexities of formulary management, informed by frontline clinical experience and systems-level thinking.

Ciara is passionate about supporting safe, patient-centred medication use and fostering collaborative approaches to pharmacy leadership.

Merry Joy is a General Medicine Registrar Candidate at Monash Health with a strong commitment to advancing clinical pharmacy practice and improving patient care. She completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at Monash University and has been a registered pharmacist for five years, gaining broad clinical experience across areas including surgery, rehabilitation, renal, respiratory and general medicine. These experiences fostered her passion for optimizing pharmacotherapy for older adults, which she now pursues through both her clinical role and her current research, leading a pharmacist-led deprescribing study at Monash Health.

Dr Amy Nguyen is a leading digital health researcher whose work focuses on advancing technology-enabled care in aged care and chronic disease management. She has led the co-design, implementation, and evaluation of a range of digital health solutions - including mobile apps, clinical dashboards, decision support tools, and communication platforms - ensuring they are practical, person-centred, and scalable. Dr Nguyen serves as Associate Editor for BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making and BMC Digital Health. She was elected as a Digital Health Advisor to the Australian Digital Health Agency, contributing to national policy development, and appointed as Academic Advisor to the National Digital Medicines Advisory Group, providing strategic guidance on digital medicines across Australia. She collaborates extensively with industry and government to translate her research into real-world impact. Dr Amy Nguyen is the Project Manager of an MRFF-funded study: "A novel AI-augmented digital system for medication deprescribing in residential aged care: The AiCT-Med national cluster randomised controlled trial" led by Dr Nasir Wabe at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation.

David is the Deputy Director of Pharmacy for Quality and Informatics at Northern Health in Melbourne, Victoria, where he oversees medication safety, stewardship, informatics, and virtual health programs. Prior to joining Northern Health, he was Principal Advisor for Medicines and eHealth Safety at Safer Care Victoria and Victorian Department of Health, where he co-led the state-wide Analgesic Stewardship Program across Victorian health services. With a clinical background in geriatric medicine and certification as a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, David currently serves as Co-Chair of AdPha’s Geriatric Medicine Specialty Practice Leadership Committee.