Karrie Long is a visionary nursing leader over 30 years' experience driving health innovation to ensure safer and more effective patient care. As Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer she provides strategic clinical and professional leadership and advice to the Minister for Health, Department of Health, senior stakeholders and leaders across government and the broader health and hospital sector on nursing and midwifery. The role represents Victoria at a national level and is a key advocate for Victorian nurse and midwives. Karrie is the current Chair of the Australian Council of Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officers. Karrie brings with her an expansive knowledge of public health in Australia through the breadth of her previous roles as a Clinician, Digital health designer, Researcher, Board Director and Interim Chief Nursing Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. She has a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing (Rural Critical Care) and a Master of Public Health.