Sally Hasler – CEO
Sally brings experience in gender equality and health organisations as an executive, non-executive director and volunteer. Most recently, Sally was a Director in the Office for Women in the Victorian Government.
She has also held leadership roles with the Commonwealth Government, The Fred Hollows Foundation, and The Women’s Foundation Hong Kong. Sally has implemented major government programs, developed government strategies and responses to inquiries, facilitated partnerships with diverse stakeholders, and led philanthropic and business development strategies.
Sally brings expertise in gender and health policy, strategy, inclusion and intersectionality, stakeholder partnerships and business development.
She has been an active volunteer with St John Ambulance since a young age and is currently a non-executive director of Lifeline Direct.
Carolyn Mogharbel – Manager 1800 My Options
Carolyn joined Women’s Health Victoria in 2018 during the establishment of the 1800 My Options service, and brings over 15 years of health promotion and service delivery experience, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health. Carolyn is committed to access and equity in health services and reducing stigma in the health system, and to centering the experiences of all women in health system development, delivery and evaluation.
Charlotte Strong – Manager Brand and Marketing
Charlotte joined Women’s Health Victoria in 2023, and oversees the organisation’s brand, marketing, media and communications areas. Charlotte brings extensive not-for-profit experience leading brand development, public engagement, marketing, communications and partnerships. Charlotte is passionate about creating powerful social impact brands to help drive social change, particularly for gender equality and feminist causes.
Cindy Van Rooy – Manager Counterpart
Cindy joined Women’s Health Victoria in 2022, and oversees our Counterpart service. She has over 18 years of experience delivering programs and services in the not-for-profit health sector, including advocacy, psychosocial and financial support, peer support and information services. Cindy is committed to delivering effective services and programs in the health and community services sector to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Kate Johnston-Ataata – Manager Policy, Health Promotion & Advocacy
Before joining Women’s Health Victoria in 2021, Kate spent 20 years working in research and knowledge translation, health promotion and policymaking in both academia and the Commonwealth public service in the areas of reproductive health, mental health and international development. She is passionate about the role of evidence-based, co-designed health promotion and policy advocacy to make a difference to people’s health experiences and outcomes through addressing systemic inequities and empowering individuals.
Lauren Zappa – Manager Gender Equity and Capacity Building
Lauren joined Women’s Health Victoria in 2022 as the Manager Gender Equity and Capacity Building. Lauren oversees the organisation’s workforce development, training and capacity building programs, including shEqual - the gender equality in ads program. She brings 15+ years of health promotion and leadership experience, with a focus on individual, workforce and systems capacity building. Lauren is driven by social justice and feminist principles and is passionate about improving outcomes for women, girls and other marginalised groups.
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Women’s Health Victoria acknowledges and pays our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land that our offices are situated on, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. As a statewide organisation, we also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters across Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders past and present.
Our Commitment to Gender Diversity & Inclusion
Women’s Health Victoria’s focus is women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people. We address feminist health issues and are committed to supporting all people impacted by gender inequity who can benefit from our work. As a proud intersectional feminist organisation, Women’s Health Victoria is working towards meaningful inclusivity, guided by and supporting people who identify as women, trans, intersex and gender diverse.
