Michele (she/her) is responsible for providing expert clinical advice and resource development across the range of NADA strategic goals, informing the continued development of a skilled, competent and relevant AOD treatment sector. Other responsibilities include sector advocacy and representation with external stakeholders, as well as contribute to NADA policy responses and external policy development. She has worked in the AOD sector for over 25 years in a range of residential and non-residential settings in metropolitan and rural and regional settings. She holds qualifications in psychology, counselling, strategic organisational development, leadership and management and leadership coaching.