Stephanie Miller
Executive Director
Stephanie joined HCA as Executive Director in April 2009. Prior to joining HCA, Stephanie lived in the UK for 15 years where she held senior executive roles with consumer focussed not for profit and public sector organisations. She has a Degree in Economics from the University of Adelaide. While in the UK, Stephanie gained a Masters Degree in Management and Social Responsibility from Bristol University. Stephanie is a trained IAP2 practitioner and has recently completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Dialogue, Deliberation and Public Engagement with Fielding Graduate University in the United States. Stephanie was born and raised in country South Australia and has lived in several Australian cities.Stephanie is Presiding Member of the Health & Community Services Complaints Advisory Council; a Member of the SA Council for Safety & Quality in Health Care; and a member of the Population Health Research Network Management Council.
Angelina Edwards
Senior Project Officer
Angelina comes with a background in Health Education and experience in health promotion, education, research and communication. her work experiences include the Health and Community Services Skills Board, lecturing at TAFE in the Department of Community Services and producing award winning radio series on consumer and social issues with Radio Adelaide, where she was the Executive Producer of Lifelong Learning. Angelina has also been involved, as a volunteer, in a range of community organisations.
Angelina has enjoyed getting familiar with the current work and future plans of HCA and she looks forward to meeting and working with you.
Helen Smith
Senior Project Officer
Helen joined HCA in June coming to the organisation with a background in community engagement, social planning and strategic planning. She has for many years worked with community groups, State and local government across a range of areas including country health, men’s health, history and conservation, volunteering, community development and natural resource management.
Helen is particularly looking forward to working with you, as consumers and supporting you to have your say and inform decision making by sharing your experiences, skills and knowledge with us at HCA.
Michael Cousins
Senior Project Officer
Michael has 20 years of experience in government and non-government agencies holding positions ranging from Project Manager through to Chief Executive Officer. He has experience in policy analysis, consumer advocacy, community engagement, project management and strategic planning. His most recent role was project managing the strategic planning process for Relationships Australia (SA). He has worked as a Policy Officer in government and as an Education Officer at the AIDS Council of SA and the Victorian AIDS Council. Michael has a Graduate Diploma in Public Health.
Michael is excited to be returning to work in the health sector in South Australia, particularly during this time of reform and opportunity for health consumers.
