Capital Health Network

Capital Health Network

Executive

Stacy Leavens

Chief Executive Officer

Stacy Leavens was appointed as the CEO of Capital Health Network (ACT’s PHN) in July 2023. Prior to this she was the General Manager for Planning and Policy. Since 2018, Stacy has been overseeing CHN’s key program areas including planning, commissioning and primary care engagement. Stacy has a background working in community health and the health NGO sector in the US and Australia.

Chris Wood

General Manager – Planning and Policy

Chris Wood is the General Manager of Policy and Planning, supporting CHN to make evidence-based decisions and providing insights into the needs of the community. Chris joined CHN in August 2023 and has a background in consulting and advisory as a qualified Actuary. Chris has experience working in health system performance and planning locally, nationally and internationally.

Anais le Gall

General Manager – Health System Improvement

Anais le Gall is the General Manager for Health System Improvement, overseeing commissioned services, quality improvement and program areas. Since 2017, Anais has held various positions at CHN giving her a strong understanding of the primary care environment. Anais has a background in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse in public, private and non-government sectors in the ACT, NSW and the UK.  

Artur Durbanov CA

Acting Chief Operating Officer

Artur Durbanov is the Acting Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for business planning, budgeting and strategic forecasting, meeting the financial reporting requirements, and procurement. Artur joined CHN in 2021 and has a background in professional services and consulting. Artur has extensive experience in systems improvement and strategic financial management in the private and non-government sectors. 

Office of the Chief Executive

Senior Manager – Corporate Operations: Ryan Eatts
Human Resources Officer: Fahmi Masdah
Executive Officer: Jessica Ryan
Office Coordinator: Kerry Weller-Lewis
Communications Manager: Roz Lemon
Marketing and Communications Officer: Jose Ruiz
Finance Manager: Dinesh Luhano
Assistant Accountant: Zuneit Shrestha
Contracts Coordinator: Sharon Storen
IT Manager: Manisha Guragain
Project Officer – Quality and Compliance: Duminda Kumarasinghe
Administration Officer: Lea-Maree Faes

Projects and Planning

Senior Manager – Projects and Planning: Eva Harara
Senior Data Analyst:
Mimi Manassieva
Data Analyst: Helena Li
Data Analyst: Harsha Vardhan Bidadi Vijayendra
Community Health Research Officer: Thomas Tyquin
Project Officer – Health Needs Assessment: Tim Fleming

Policy and Planning

Policy Manager: Tammy Wolffs

Workforce Planning and Prioritisation

Senior Program Manager – Workforce Planning and Prioritisation: Philippa Gately
GP Advisor Workforce Planning and Prioritisation: Dr Adnan Alam
Research Analyst, Primary Health Workforce Planning: Kia Wang
Program Governance Officer: Yulia Coleman

System Improvement

Senior Manager – Health System Integration: Mamta Porwal
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program Manager: Stephanie Lentern
Mental Health Project Officer: Emma Hall
Training and Support Officer – Initial Assessment and Referral: Tanya-Sue Uscinas
Suicide Prevention Regional Response Coordinator: Josephine Shields
Palliative Care Planning Manager: Ros Kirk
Palliative Care Project Officer: Mirei Churton
Family Safety Program Manager: Dr Suman Shetty
Family Safety Project Officer: Laura Murcia
GP Advisor Family Safety: Dr Anita Hutchison 

Older Persons Health Planning Manager: Hope McMahon

Commissioned Services

Services Relationship Manager: Rachael Baker
Services Relationship Coordinator: Joanna Cochrane
Services Relationship Coordinator: Jessica Hewson
Services Relationship Coordinator: Jason Kair

Primary Care Integration

Primary Care Integration Senior Manager: Russelle Trinidad
Primary Care Integration GP Advisor: Dr Leonie Harcourt
ITC Program GP Advisor: Dr Naomi Luck
Manager Quality Improvement: Kate Aigner
Indigenous Health Program Officer: Taylor Carriage
Education Lead: Kunal Mohite
Quality Improvement Administration Officer: Rachel Trinidad
Quality Improvement Project Officer: Mikaela Di Leva
Quality Improvement Project Officer: Charlene Singh
Workforce Planning and Prioritisation Project Officer: Katerina Levantis
Allied Health Engagement Officer: Sheila Brito
ACT/SNSW HealthPathways Manager: Gill O’Donnell
HealthPathways Program Coordinator: Madeline Crammond
HealthPathways Program Support Officer: Melissa Morthorpe
HealthPathways GP Clinical Lead: Dr Louise Kenyon
HealthPathways GP Clinical Editor: Dr Kate Molinari
HealthPathways GP Clinical Editor: Dr Gina Smith
HealthPathways GP Clinical Editor: Dr Morgan Sheridan
HealthPathways GP Clinical Editor: Dr Wee-sian Woon

To contact any of the staff members, visit the contact us page.