Melissa O'Brien

Melissa O'Brien is an accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in clinical governance and quality management. Currently serving as a Mentor at Mentor Walks since January 2024 and a Board Member of the Clinical Excellence Commission at NSW Health since August 2022, Melissa has held significant roles such as Executive Director Clinical Governance at Hunter New England Local Health District since July 2016, and Honorary Associate at the University of Technology, Sydney since 2009. Previous positions include Manager of Quality Systems at Hunter New England Health and Quality Manager at St Vincent's Health Network. With a robust educational background, including a Master of Nursing in Clinical Leadership from Western Sydney University and a Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing from the University of Technology Sydney, Melissa demonstrates a commitment to advancing clinical practice and improving healthcare outcomes.