Tessa was born and grew up on unceded Gadigal land (Sydney) where she continues to live, learn and play. Prior to her leadership at ANROWS in 2024, Tessa was the founding CEO of Health Justice Australia, the national centre for health justice partnership. Tessa previously served as the Deputy CEO of the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and was the inaugural Fulbright Professional Scholar in Nonprofit Leadership. She combines her passions for enabling young people to thrive and for arts and culture in her role as Deputy Chair of the Board of Gondwana Choirs, the leader in Australian choral performance.
Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine
