Faculty of Health Advisory Board

Southern Cross University's Faculty of Health Advisory Board (FAB) was established in June 2025.  It is an independent advisory group of external industry leaders, clinical experts and academics from across the health industry that assists in guiding the Faculty of Health.  It provides strategic advice and enhances the decision making about local health priorities in research, education and workforce planning.

Portrait of Fiona Naumann

Professor Fiona Naumann

Chair, Faculty of Health Advisory Board and Interim Executive Dean, Faculty of Health

Professor Fiona Naumann, Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, is the Acting Executive Dean, Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University. Fiona is a teaching and learning scholar with expertise in digital innovation, course transformation, interprofessional education and clinical assessment, and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She also specialises in exercise oncology, with research focused on the role of exercise in cancer care and survivorship.

Christina Aggar Faculty of Health Advisory Board

Christina Aggar

Director Partnerships and Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Christina is Director of Partnerships & Professor of Nursing at SCU, recognised nationally & internationally for her leadership in ageing, family carer support, delirium prevention, social prescribing & health workforce development. She has secured over $10m in research funding, leads major industry & health service partnerships & has influenced national policy & practice reform in aged care & health services. She drives research, education & workforce initiatives that deliver meaningful impact.

JR Baker Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Dr JR Baker

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Dr J.R. Baker (J.R.) is also Associate Professor at Southern Cross University, CEO of Primary & Community Care Services (PCCS), and Director at the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) and Queensland Alliance for Mental Health (QAMH). J.R. is dedicated to fostering social capital, promoting health equity, and strengthening communities.

Faculty of Health Advisory Board member

Joanne Campbell

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Joanne Campbell is a senior nurse & health executive with more than 30 years’ experience in NSW Health. As District Director of Nursing & Midwifery & HSFAC, she leads strategic governance across acute, maternity, emergency & community health services on the Mid North Coast. She is known for leading diverse nursing and midwifery teams to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred & culturally responsive care. Joanne champions partnership, evidence-based practice & clinician-led change.

Rachel Christie

Rachel Christie

Faculty Manager and Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Rachel Christie is an experienced higher education leader with close to 20 years’ experience across strategy, operations, organisational performance, partnerships, and marketing and communications. Her work has included leading large teams, advising senior university leaders and translating strategy into delivery across complex university environments, including within health.

Karen Crouch Faculty of Health Advisory Board

Karen Crouch

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Karen Crouch is the CEO at Feros Care, with extensive experience leading health and community services organisations. Karen is a Registered Nurse and holds a Master of Nursing Science NP and is a Graduate of the AICD. Karen is committed to supporting vulnerable people and communities to live well, combining practical insight, system knowledge, and a strong focus on innovation, equity, and choice.

Michael Darragh Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Michael Darragh

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Michael is CEO at Sawtell Catholic Care on the NSW Mid-North Coast. With a career spanning over 30 years in public health, aged care & seniors living sectors, he has provided executive leadership to several leading national & international aged care organisations. He has forged significant professional & academic linkages around the globe & currently supports a thriving aged care network in regional NSW representing regional aged care interests on several State & National advisory committees.

Flavia Fayet-Moore

Flavia Fayet-Moore

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Dr Fayet-Moore is a Brazilian-born, Canadian-raised and Australian-made nutrition scientist, award-winning space nutritionist & entrepreneur. She is a Registered Nutritionist, Accredited Practising Dietitian, board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, & founder and CEO of FOODiQ Global, where she connects science, industry & real-world impact. Through her research and co-founding work with Food is Cool, she brings evidence-based nutrition to life — making it engaging, practical & credible.

Vicki Flood Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Vicki Flood

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Prof Vicki Flood, Head of Rural Clinical School, Northern Rivers, University Centre for Rural Health, Uni of Sydney has a background in nutrition science, dietetics, epidemiology & public health. Her research includes multidisciplinary cohort studies & clinical trials to reduce chronic disease & inform practice & policy, focusing on healthy ageing. Her passion is education & research in clinical & community settings, working with partners to improve health equity for rural communities.

Paul Gibson

Paul Gibson

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Paul is a non-Indigenous man who has lived, learned & worked on Ngunnawal & Ngambri country for nearly 30 years. His career has spanned health & education including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health workforce development & he is experienced in policy, advocacy, program delivery & co-design. He has a strong understanding of the health, education, training & employment sectors, with a focus on achieving meaningful outcomes with & led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Kylie Greensill Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Kylie Greensill

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Kylie Greensill is a dedicated healthcare professional with a strong focus on clinical leadership, patient safety, and service improvement. She has extensive experience in hospital operations, and is committed to fostering high standards of care, supporting staff development, and ensuring regulatory requirements compliance. Kylie works collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement within healthcare settings.

Sam Hutton Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Sam Hutton

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Sam Hutton is an experienced educational leader with the NSW Department of Education and Principal of Coffs Harbour Senior College, a key partner in the unique trisector model of the Coffs Harbour Education Campus. Sam is a recognised key expert in student transition to post school education, and has a strong commitment to student success, playing a central role in fostering collaboration across education sectors, contributing to strengthening industry and tertiary connections.

Cameron Johnson Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Cameron Johnson

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Cameron is a Gomeroi man from North-West NSW. He has had a diverse career spanning transport and logistics, tertiary education and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. Cameron is the Aboriginal Workforce Manager with NNSLWHD, a position he has held since 2020. Cameron’s qualifications include Masters of Human Resources and a Bachelor of Business.

Madeleine Lawler Faculty of Health Advisory Board

Madeleine Lawler

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Madeleine is the Chief Executive Officer of Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast with a background local government, mental health service management, higher education and management consulting. She is a strong advocate for regional service and education advancements and works with stakeholders across the Mid North Coast to address complex challenges. Madeleine holds a PhD in Social Policy, a Masters of Public Policy and Management and BA (Hons).

Matthew Lunn Faculty of Health Advisory Board member

Matthew Lunn

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Matthew Lunn is a distinguished Registered Nurse & healthcare leader with over 29 years of experience across the UK, Ireland & Australia, including more than 15 years at Gold Coast Health. He has extensive experience in tertiary health Nursing Executive roles, and he has held both clinical and non-clinical executive roles across health services. Matthew also serves as the Health Incident Controller & the Disaster Management Lead at Gold Coast Health.

Chris Mamarelis Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Chris Mamarelis

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Chris Mamarelis is a senior finance and executive leader with nearly 25 years’ experience, including close to two decades in aged care. He holds an MBA (Macquarie University) and is an FCPA, FIPA and GAICD. As CEO of Whiddon, he leads more than 3,000 staff delivering services across regional and remote NSW, Qld and Southwest Sydney. He is a strong advocate for a people-first approach, and has driven transformational initiatives, and provided expert evidence at two Aged Care Royal Commissions.

Karen Phillips OAM Faculty of Health Advisory Board

Karen Phillips OAM

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Karen Phillips OAM is a respected business leader, strategic advisor, author and board director with more than 30 years' experience driving impact across business, education and community sectors. She has founded influential organisations in Australia and the UAE, led significant regional initiatives, and received national and civic honours for her contributions to leadership, women's advancement, education and community development.

Kelli Potts Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Kelli Potts

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Kelli brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in aged care & community services through her longstanding role with Crowley Care & Lismore Diocese. Her work combines a commitment to quality care with a passion for design-led environments that enhance living, wellbeing, independence & connection for older people. In the delivery of major development projects and strategic initiatives, she has helped shape contemporary models of care that respond to evolving needs of ageing communities.

Ben Roche

Ben Roche

Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research & Education Impact) and Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Ben Roche thrives on bringing people together to solve complex challenges. He connects researchers, industry partners & communities to create real-world impact. Ben champions participatory approaches that strengthen resilience, build capacity & drive innovation. He has pioneered community-led flood recovery initiatives & co-designed programs that have generated millions in economic value for regional Australia, reflecting his commitment to strategic collaboration to generate meaningful change.

Craig Shaw

Craig Shaw

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Craig commenced as the Coffs Harbour Airport's Chief Executive in November 2025. His experience in aviation spans 18 years across many airports and aviation services. Prior to this, Craig spent 7 years in health administration in Australia and New Zealand in all health settings ranging from aged care to tertiary hospitals. Craig’s governance experience spans regional community Boards and international association committees. Craig is a current Member of the Destination Coffs Coast Committee.

Marianne Wallis

Professor Marianne Wallis AM

Associate Dean Research and Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Professor Marianne Wallis has been a Chief Investigator in numerous large projects that have aimed at improving the nursing care of hospitalised patients, with impaired skin integrity, and improving health service delivery, especially for the frail elderly in the emergency department.

Head and shoulders of Jon Wardle

Professor Jon Wardle

Foundation Director, National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine and Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Professor Jon Wardle is Foundation Director of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) and Maurice Blackmore Chair of Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University. In addition to clinical qualifications in nursing and naturopathic medicine, Jon has postgraduate qualifications in public health, law and health economics and holds visiting positions at Boston University, University of Washington and University of Oxford.

Monika Wheeler Faculty of Health Advisory Board member

Monika Wheeler

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

As Chief Executive, Monika is leading health system improvements that strengthen access to primary health care and support healthy ageing, mental health, population health, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Monika brings nearly 20 years’ experience in social policy strategy and health service delivery. Her career spans local, state, national and international settings across government and not-for-profit organisations.

Murray Wood Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Murray Wood

Faculty of Health Advisory Board Member

Murray Wood is General Manager of the City of Coffs Harbour, one of regional NSW’s fastest-growing communities serving 81,000 residents. He leads 620+ staff and oversees a $251 million operating budget delivering essential services and infrastructure. Murray brings extensive senior leadership experience across local and state government, with strong national and international networks.