Dr. Catherine Lees

Dr Catherine Lees is a highly experienced leader in healthcare education with a focus on strengthening the rural workforce through collaborative leadership and innovative models. She is the Head of Education Governance and Development at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and an Adjunct Professor of Rural Health at La Trobe University.

Catherine is the Board Chair for the Committee for Echuca Moama (C4EM), having served as a board member since 2021. She also chairs the La Trobe University Department of Rural Health External Advisory Committee and is a member of the Violet Vines Marshman Research Foundation Advisory Group. A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Catherine brings expertise in strategy, corporate governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and fostering partnerships across education, industry, and community sectors.

Catherine’s academic background includes a PhD in Cancer Immunology and an MBA, demonstrating her ability to integrate research expertise with leadership. She is passionate about building opportunities through collaboration and leveraging partnerships between health, education, and community sectors to enhance outcomes for rural and regional communities.

Since relocating to Echuca Moama in 2016 with her family, Catherine has become an integral part of the community, committed to driving initiatives to improve workforce, education, and health services across the region.