A proud Bundjalung Woman with connections to the Torres Strait Mer Island, while also acknowledging my South Sea islander culture. Kristie has played a critical role in the implementation and operations of the ‘Birthing in Our Community’ program being the inaugural manager of BiOC South with Institute for Urban Indigenous Health. Kristie transitioned into the General Manager, Family Health, and Wellbeing Services and now the Executive Director for Moreton ATSICHs, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Community Health services and accountable for the strategic delivery of its comprehensive primary health care services in this region.