CAPHIA Board Directors and Executive Announced for 2026

Left to right: Dr Nathan Daws, Professor Chrissy Severinsen (Deputy Chair), Professor Lisa Hall, Adamm Ferrier, Associate Professor Courtney Ryder, Associate Professor Julie Saunders (Chair), Associate Professor Ben Harris-Roxas, Associate Professor Gemma Crawford, Associate Professor Bevan Erueti and Holly Donaldson (Executive Director). Not Pictured: Professor Brenton Prosser (Public Officer).

We are pleased to introduce the CAPHIA Board for 2026 – a dedicated group of leaders committed to strengthening public health education, research, and workforce development across Australasia.

This year, we are excited to welcome two new Board Members Associate Professor Ben Harris-Roxas and Associate Professor Gemma Crawford, whose expertise and perspectives will further enrich CAPHIA’s strategic direction and impact. Their contributions will support our ongoing work in:

  • Advancing excellence in public health teaching and learning
  • Strengthening collaboration across universities and public health organisations
  • Supporting capacity-building initiatives for educators, early career academics, and students
  • Driving national conversations on public health workforce development

The Board have also elected their new leadership – Associate Professor Julie Saunders as Chair, and Professor Chrissy Severinsen as Deputy Chair. Congratulations Julie and Chrissy!

We look forward to working together to continue building a strong, connected, and future-focused public health education community.

Here’s to a productive and inspiring year ahead with CAPHIA Board of Directors. 

Thank you to our incredible outgoing Directors – Professor Rebecca Ivers AM, and Associate Professor Kath Francis. We are lucky to have such a committed and diverse team of professions to advance public health.