MaryAnn has international experience working across both the Australian and UK health system, with specialist qualifications in health system leadership, management, and public health. She has been a medical leader in both primary and secondary care, and is passionate about improving the patient experience and delivering better integrated care.

She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators, Australasian College of Health Service Management and Faculty of Clinical Informatics, as well as being a certified health executive and organisational coach. She has a special interest in researching health equity and the impact of the social determinants of health, her current research focus explores health inequalities in the NHS within the Kent and Medway region.