Dr Sternson is a dental surgeon with extensive experience in clinical, academic, operational management and health care governance. He was the President of the Australian Dental Association (ADA) Victorian Branch and is a current Australian Dental Council Examiner and investigator for AHPRA. As an outdoor enthusiast and resident of Cobungra since 2004, he has a deep appreciation of rural living and community needs.

Melita is an occupational therapist, specialising in hand and upper limb therapy before moving into management consulting. Originally from Perth, Melita grew up on a farm and whilst currently located in Melbourne, she fully understands the challenges and opportunities of rural life. She joined the Omeo District Health board to share her experience and giving back to local rural communities.

Mr Brown has served as a director, non-executive director within the non-for-profit, public health and local government sectors for over 20 years. He has a passion for driving change and innovation to maximise both service delivery outcomes and commercial return for the community. More recently, Mr Brown has fulfilled roles as Director, Public Relations, Northern Health, Executive Director, Northern Health Foundation and currently the Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. Other roles and board positions have included: Gippsland Primary Health Network, Councillor at the City of Monash, non-executive Director, AMAZE (Autism Victoria), non-executive Director, Monash Gallery of Art and advocate for people living with a disability.

Harry is an experienced IT executive with an extensive career in technical, sales and marketing. He holds a variety of Board positions and was the former Chair of Beechworth Health Service. He joined the Omeo District Health Board, sharing his extensive experience in health finance, risk, governance and regulation and is the current ODH Treasurer.

Ann has an extensive background as a Financial and Commercial Manager, Civil Construction, Labour and Agri Business Companies in Victoria. She also has extensive experience as a Board member in the aged care sector. She was born in Melbourne but has lived most of her life in Longford, in Gippsland. Ann joined the Omeo District Health Board as a local land owner wanting to give back to the community and sharing her interest and expertise of aged care and integrated health services for the benefit of the community.

Marianne is an experienced director and senior executive in health and education governance, risk and information management and commercial law. She is a consultant supporting community engagement, primary healthcare and rural health services, and is also Chair of Community College Gippsland and Director of Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria. Previously she was the CEO of Gippsland Primary Health Network and a Director of the Latrobe Health Assembly. Marianne joined the Omeo District Health Board to share her extensive experience in collaborative change management to design sustainable health systems and benefit the local communities.