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Women’s Health Victoria has a talented and dedicated team of staff with a wide breadth of experience, expertise and knowledge. With a focus on respect, courage, inclusion, innovation and excellence, our team fosters a forward thinking and passionate environment.

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Our Leadership Team:

 

Sally Hasler

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. 

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Judith Ridgeway – Chief Operating Officer

Judith joined WHV in 2023 and oversees the corporate services areas as well as acting as Board Secretary. Judith brings extensive executive experience in the not-for-profit and for profit sectors both in Australia and overseas. She is passionate about bringing business solutions to the not-for-profit sector especially those who improve outcomes for women, girls and other marginalised groups.

Carolyn Mogharbel

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.

Cindy Van Rooy

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.