Samantha S.

Samantha S. currently serves as the Acting Director of the Medical Workforce Unit at Barwon Health and holds the substantive position of Deputy Chief Operating Officer, overseeing multiple portfolios and projects. With extensive experience in healthcare management, Samantha has established the Local Public Health Unit at Northern Health amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has held various leadership roles across cancer services, clinical trials, and nursing education. In addition to participating on the International Nurse Leadership Board for the MDS Foundation, Samantha has been actively involved in the Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand, contributing to the growth of the haematology nursing profession. Educational qualifications include an MBA in progress and a Master of Nursing in Cancer/Palliative Care, alongside a Bachelor of Nursing.