Dr Michelle Morgan

Dr Morgan completed her PhD at the University of Tasmania, supported by The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre and the Tasmanian Department of Health. Her research explored factors that shape local governments’ roles in community health and wellbeing, and identified opportunities to enhance those roles from a state government perspective, using systems thinking methodologies. Her research is already influencing real-world practices.

As a senior policy officer dedicated to improving health and reducing inequities, Michelle has led and contributed to diverse public health initiatives for the Tasmanian Government, since 2006. She is experienced in various aspects of organisational management and operation, including collaboration, funding management, strategy, and workforce development. She has expertise in systems thinking and place-based approaches to health improvement, and has worked in roles concerned with various health risk factors, population groups, and settings.

Dr Morgan is currently a Senior Policy Analyst and the Wellbeing Framework project lead with the Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet.