The CEO is the Accountable Authority under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and is responsible for the overall governance of the OTA.
Lucinda has been the CEO of the Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority since 2017, leading the Australian Government’s national Donatelife program to increase organ and tissue donation for transplantation. She is privileged to lead a program she is passionate about and which is life-changing for people who need a transplant and their families.
Lucinda works collaboratively with the DonateLife network, governments, the clinical sector and the community to enhance the program and is actively involved in international collaboration.
Lucinda is an engaging leader who has made a real difference in the Australian community. She has held leadership positions in the Australian Government, the Australian Public Service and in healthcare. She started her career as a Registered Nurse specialising in Emergency and Major Trauma before becoming a Director of Nursing. Her career moved into public policy which led to her becoming the Prime Minister’s senior advisor in health and social policy for over 3 years – a highlight of her career.
Lucinda was honoured and humbled to have her significant service to health policy in executive roles recognised when she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day Awards 2023.
