Maddie is an experienced advisor with a background in health, Life Sciences, and social policy. She has experience in program evaluation across several healthcare settings, often in complex and policy-saturated environments. Maddie has worked with Commonwealth and state government departments, as well as non-profit organizations, to measure and articulate the impact of their programs on improving the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve.

Maddie is able to conduct rigorous and quality research in both scientific and policy contexts. She values blending quantitative findings with qualitative insights to construct a true picture of the problems that need solving, delivering clear recommendations to support effective decision-making. She holds a degree in Biomedical Science, majoring in anatomy with minors in human physiology and cell and molecular biotechnology, as well as a master’s in Health Economics. She enjoys drawing on this knowledge to understand, design, and implement efficient solutions for issues affecting health outcomes.

Ultimately, Maddie is passionate about better health and wellbeing for all Australians, enabled through safe and accessible care, capable and supported workforces, and efficient delivery facilitated by technology. She prioritised a health equity lens, having collaborated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organizations and experienced care delivery in regional and rural GP clinics.

What you won’t learn from my bio

I love hiking and swimming in cold places, and my favourites to date have been Wineglass Bay, Bob’s Cove and a snowing Cradle Mountain (sadly, no swim). I’m also an avid music collector – always taking on suggestions!