Dr Melinda Craike

As a health expert with over 20 years of experience, I have worked alongside practitioners, nonprofit leaders, and policymakers at all levels — local, state, and federal — to strengthen the impact of health promotion, prevention and human services programs.

I am passionate about building effective organisational systems and processes and equipping teams with the tools and skills to embed best practice into their work. My expertise spans research, policy, and practice, and has led to:

✔ Over 80 academic publications in leading journals, shaping best practice in the field
✔ More than 50 practice and policy-oriented tools and guides, including evaluation frameworks, policy briefs, and practical tools designed for real-world application
✔ Global recognition, including my 2024 appointment as an expert advisor to the WHO Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation

In my spare time, I love to keep active by going to the gym and running. I also cherish spending time with my daugher, Eva and my cat, Jimmy. My holidays are spent by the beach — my happy place.

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Dr Bo Rolih

With a unique dual background in public health policy and political science, I bring a systems-level perspective to help organisations navigate the complexities of policy environments, governance structures, and multi-sector collaboration.

I hold dual PhDs in Public Health Policy and Political Science and have a strong track record of translating research into actionable policies and programs. My expertise has been built through:

✔ Over 30 academic publications advancing knowledge in public health policy
✔ More than 50 practice and policy-oriented publications, providing guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and organisational leaders
✔ Leading national and international projects involving multi-sector, transdisciplinary teams across research, policy, and practice
✔ Designing and delivering training programs, workshops, and seminars for diverse audiences—including government, research institutions, community organisations, media, and business sectors

My commitment to excellence was recognised in 2020 when I was awarded the Victoria University Medal for Academic Excellence in Research.

I am a new mum to baby Tara so most of my spare time is spent looking after her and enjoying parenthood. I also enjoy singing, playing the piano, skiing and spending time with my family and friends. 

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