Maryann Ansey
2026 Fellow
Maryann is a proud Wagedagam Torres Strait Islander woman, born and raised in Zenadth Kes and now living and working on Gimuy-Walubarra Yidinji Country. bringing over two decades of experience across the health, education, and community sectors, with a career dedicated to strengthening cultural governance, workforce capability, and improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Maryann’s work encompasses cultural education, health equity, organisational development, research, and cultural leadership. Dedicated to embedding culturally grounded frameworks, driving systemic reform, and supporting organisations in delivering safe, accountable, and community-led services.
Her my current role as Senior Cultural Educator (Queensland) with JCTS, she designed and delivered cultural education, strengthen partnerships with stakeholders, and contribute to national frameworks that uphold cultural integrity and clinical excellence. Alongside this, providing consultancy support in cultural governance, strategic development, and organisational capability.
Committees
- Director on the CATSINaM Board
- Member of the National Cultural Educator/Mentors Governance Committee
- Member of the Cairns & Hinterland Hosp & Health Services HREC First Nations Ethics sub-committee
Enabling to proudly assist in shaping national strategy, advocate for, and lead cultural initiatives to achieve better outcomes in Indigenous health
Qualifications:
- Master of Indigenous Business Leadership (Monash University)
- Diploma of Management - BCA National Training Group