Meet The Team
The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) is the national peak body for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses in Australia. Our team is active in advancing nursing practice and improving access to health care through leadership, support of professional practice, education and research.
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Geri Sumpter | Chief Executive Officer
Geri has had an extensive career in public health, health promotion, and workplace health, safety and wellbeing and is delighted to lead the College at a time of both opportunity and momentum for Nurse Practitioners and advanced practice nursing across Australia. She is passionate about supporting all Australians to achieve their best possible health outcomes.
Her involvement with member organisations and leading significant national health initiatives means she brings a deep understanding of the important role this peak body plays in championing the Nurse Practitioner workforce, as well as the strategic focus and governance requirements needed to keep the business strong and effective.
Domenique Yucel | Operations Manager
03 8593 9682 | 0498 006 343
Rebecca Sedgman | Senior Policy Advisor
1300 433 660
Chris Helms | Strategic Policy Advisor
Bernie McPhee | Membership Coordinator
03 8657 4355 | 0487 009 042
Nicole Scriva | Community Coordinator
1300 433 660
Sarah Zrim | Events Coordinator
1300 433 660 | 0436 398 145
Sez O'Leary | Finance & Administration Coordinator
0491 648 865
Jodie Winks | Administration Assistant
1300 433 660
Leanne Boase | Managing Director of Grants & Scholarship Programs
Jackie Mills | Scholarships Program Manager
1300 672 9083 | 0494 082 575
Melanie Rose | Scholarship Program Support Officer
Sez O'Leary | Finance & Administration Coordinator
0491 648 865
Rachel Fuller | Administration Support Officer
Please direct all media inquiries to:
Domenique Yucel | Operations Manager
1300 433 660