Alex is a passionate advocate for community wellbeing, with qualifications in public health that underpin her commitment to creating positive change. With a strong background in the drug and alcohol sector, she brings hands-on experience managing impactful programs across Queensland communities. Alex has a particular interest in working with marginalised groups and challenging the harmful effects of stigma. For her, real success comes from making a positive difference in the lives of the people she serves.

Working in a job where no two days look the same. I love being able to switch between working in the office, being out in the community, running clinics at Community Corrections, or working inside prisons. It’s exciting and keeps things interesting!

I recently went to a game of the Ashes, so I learnt the rules of Cricket!

To me, success is being able to achieve my personal and professional goals while still maintaining balance in my life. Having balance between my work and personal life is incredibly important to me, so if I can find that perfect in between I’m winning!

Before working for Hepatitis Queensland, I worked for two years as a Community Development Officer at the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. I worked primarily on their Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) program which focused on using grassroots approaches to reduce alcohol and other drug harm in the community.

One year, I worked at Splendour in the Grass in one of the huge bars. I’m not made for staying up till 3am, so I decided that was the end of my bartending days.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me out walking with my dogs, running or puzzling at home!

My colleagues inspire me. They are all wonderful people and inspire me to perform my best at work.

I can move my ears!

Determined, sassy and passionate