Patrick McGorry is an Irish-born Australian psychiatrist who, as a medical student in the 1970s, became disturbed by the gross neglect of the human rights of the mentally ill, and the discrimination they and their families faced.

Jon is an experienced director, leader and strategy consultant with a passion for social equity, sustainability, mental health and wellbeing. He is currently General Manager of the technology division of Orygen Youth Mental Health.

Professor Pat Dudgeon an Indigenous woman from the Bardi people in Western Australia. She is a psychologist and professor at the Poche Centre for Aboriginal Health and the School of Indigenous Studies at UWA.

Mark has a background in political campaigning in Australia and the UK. He has extensive experience in executive leadership and communications, as well as healthcare management and government relations.

Dee Madigan is an Executive Creative Director with over 25 years experience in the advertising industry, including campaigns for some of the largest brands around the world. Dee runs her own Advertising Agency, Campaign Edge. 

Sam McLean manages Policy and Business Development for Tesla Motors, Australia. Prior to this he worked across a range of roles with GetUp including campaigning, fundraising and executive leadership experience.

Lisa has experienced trauma, anxiety disorder, and disassociation and supports a sibling with lived experience of psychosis, and a parent with a lived experience of bipolar with comorbid disability and acquired brain injury.

Greg is the Treasurer of Australians for Mental Health. He is a retired chartered accountant with lived experience of mental illness and a passion for raising the quality of care for those suffering its impacts.

Stuart resides in Albury and has a background in business and local government, having served a lengthy term on Albury City Council including a stint as Mayor and has worked hard to end the silence around suicide.

Stuart is an adviser, strategist and technologist focused on the social and sustainability sectors and has a unique ability to marry deep data analysis with strategic vision, and an aptitude for anticipating change.

Paul is a communications professional with over 15 years experience in campaigning, electoral politics, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations, with a focus on social and economic justice.

Louise forged her non-profit career at JDRF Australia where for 15 years she was a team leader of fundraising, marketing and technology teams, driving campaigns and programs to raise over $30M for type 1 diabetes.