Professional Coach and Consultant, Disequilibrium; Australia

Associate Professor Donna Markham is the former Victorian Chief Allied Health Officer and as a qualified occupational therapist has worked in healthcare for more than 18 years.

Donna has held executive leadership roles within health services and the Victorian government, and has worked across health, disability and community sectors. She is a non-executive Director for a national mental health provider and is the Chief Allied Health Officer for the State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP).

Donna has recently commenced her own business, Disequilibrium (the sweet spot where growth occurs), coaching and supporting professional women in the workplace.

Donna has led many significant health reforms, workforce development changes, and research projects. She previously held leadership responsibility for the implementation of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board and the Healthcare Worker Well-being Centre. She is a mum of two boys and advocates for the important role women play both at home and in the workplace, particularly in executive leadership positions.

Donna was a finalist for the Telstra Victorian Young Business Women’s Award in 2014 and is a graduate of the Williamson Community Leadership Program and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.