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Colleen Cheek is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Institute of Healthcare Innovation, Macquarie University, with expertise in translational health systems research aimed at improving healthcare delivery across diverse settings. She has held various clinical, management, and executive roles throughout her career in both rural and metropolitan areas, contributing significantly to public and private sectors, including acute and primary care. Her background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare strategy and operations, enabling her to adapt and enhance health systems. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she played a crucial role in leading service adaptations for the Tasmanian Health amidst hospital closures. Dr. Cheek has obtained competitive funding totaling $3.82 million for projects focusing on digital health, rural workforce strategies, and intervention models for children with autism. Currently, she leads a co-design project tailoring emergency department care for underserved populations, ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate practices. Colleen excels in engaging diverse stakeholders to enhance healthcare initiatives and addresses complex challenges within the healthcare system.
Tasmanian Health Service-North West • Australia
Guardianship Administration Board, Tasmanian Government, Department of Justice • Australia
University of Tasmania • Australia
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).