Claire joined AHPA in 2018 after holding the role of CEO of Dietitians Australia for 14 years and prior to that as a Director of Community and Allied Health in South-Western Sydney.  Claire has extensive experience in policy and advocacy and currently represents AHPA and the breadth of allied health on several high-level national committees. She also has significant governance experience having held directorships on several national and international  Boards. Claire has also had many years of experience as an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian in several practice areas and in various aspects of health service management mostly in rural areas.