Aleisha Quarisa

Aleisha Quarisa is an experienced health professional currently serving as the Assistant Director in the Health Security and Emergency Management Division of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. With a tenure beginning in January 2013, Aleisha has held several executive roles, including Assistant Director for the Office of Health Protection, where responsibilities included implementing Australia's National Immunisation Strategy and managing national communication activities. Previous positions include Program Manager at Lifeline Australia, managing grant programs, and roles within the Drug Strategy Branch focused on policy advice and grant management. Aleisha's educational background features an MBA candidacy at Melbourne Business School and a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online, complemented by degrees in Psychology from The Australian National University.