Caroline is a pharmacist and health system leader with extensive experience across clinical pharmacy, and public health. An Oncology Pharmacist Prescriber, she has worked at the intersection of medicines optimisation, cancer care, and health system improvement. Caroline is a passionate advocate for health equity and has contributed to policy and programme development that promotes more inclusive, person-centred healthcare. Her work includes advancing LGBTQIA+ health equity through the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, with a focus on cancer prevention, screening, and access to care. She is committed to ensuring health policies and services reflect the needs of diverse communities.

Bree Armstrong is a pharmacist with over 18 years’ clinical experience and a strong focus on education, workforce development and inclusive care. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Curtin University and has extensive experience designing and delivering accredited continuing professional development programs. In her role with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Bree led initiatives that strengthen pharmacist capability in primary care, including innovative models integrating pharmacists into general practice. Her work spans medication safety, transitions of care and culturally safe practice, with a particular interest in improving equitable healthcare access and outcomes.

Dr. Swapna Chaudhary is a passionate pharmacist and researcher dedicated to advancing inclusive and patient-centered healthcare. She combines expertise as a community, consultant, general practice, and pain clinic pharmacist with her role as Lecturer at James Cook University, shaping progressive pharmacy practice and research. Her research focuses on pharmacy practice, cultural competence, LGBTQIA+ health, multidisciplinary care, and rural, remote, and regional health. Using qualitative and mixed methods, she has published and presented. Her PhD on pharmacists in transgender healthcare produced the Gender Inclusivity in Pharmacy Framework and training programs, enhancing gender-affirming care competence and confidence. She champions equity and innovation.

Dr Pascale Dettwiller is a senior rural health academic, clinical pharmacist, and research leader with more than 30 years’ experience across Australia, France, the UK, and the Pacific. She is recognised for advancing rural and Indigenous health, currently leading statewide Teletrial implementation, and shaping national policy in clinical governance and workforce development. Pascale has held senior academic and health service leadership roles, secured major competitive funding, and received national and international awards for her research. She is widely published, an invited global speaker, and a committed advocate for rural communities through governance, education, and community engagement.

Sarah Dean is the Executive Manager of Services at HealthWISE, providing strategic leadership and oversight of service delivery programs across the organisation. Based in Gunnedah, she is a member of the Executive team and works closely with program leaders, partners, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, responsive services that support the health and wellbeing of communities across regional New South Wales and southern Queensland.

Callum Tierney is Head of Pharmacy Practice at Teesside University and a qualified pharmacist with over 20 years’ experience in clinical and academic settings. Previously a Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at University of Strathclyde, he led curriculum development and assessment redesign aligned with GPhC standards. At University of Sunderland, he contributed to undergraduate curriculum design, experiential learning, and inclusive teaching, while serving as Deputy Programme Leader for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme (OSPAP). Callum is currently undertaking a part-time PhD exploring transgender patients’ experiences in community pharmacy, with the aim of informing future policy, education, and professional practice.