Alexis Starkey

Alexis Starkey currently serves as the National Campaigns & Projects Lead as well as the Strategic Communications Lead at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora since June 2021. Previously held positions include Communications Lead at the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre and Communications Principal for the Vaccination Programme. Alexis's professional background features experience as Change Communications Lead APAC/Senior Consultant at Mercer, and Director of Marketing and Communications at ChapmanCG, an executive search firm focused on human resources. Other notable roles include Director Engagement at the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, and Project Manager - Investment Communications at National Australia Bank. Alexis's early career includes positions as Engagement Manager and Policy and Communications Lead at various organizations, as well as Communications Advisor roles at New Zealand Customs Service and New Zealand Red Cross. Academically, Alexis holds a BA in English Literature and History from Victoria University of Wellington and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Psychology at Columbia University.