Behzad is a clinical epidemiologist, and an Associate professor in the Kirby Institute (UNSW). He trained as a Medical Practitioner and has a PhD in Medicine. His main areas of research include epidemiology and clinical management of viral hepatitis.

Dr. Kronfli's research focuses on designing, deploying, and evaluating evidence-based models of care that aim to increase engagement along the hepatitis C care cascade for vulnerable populations, including incarcerated populations. The ultimate goal of her research is to support the development of evidence-based policies to improve population health.

Yumi is a Research Project Manager and PhD candidate at the Kirby Institute UNSW Sydney, managing several hepatitis C and prison-based research studies. Yumi’s specific research focus is on interventions to enhance HCV care for people in prison, including point-of-care testing, models of care, surveillance, and education.

Winnie is the Program Manager for Hepatitis Queensland, responsible for managing the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of key programs to strengthen viral hepatitis services across Queensland. Her passion for promoting meaningful conversations, driving action, and bringing about positive change is evident in her work, which spans over fourteen years across the not-for-profit, primary care, and public domain. Winnie is deeply committed to harnessing the workforce and cultivating genuine partnerships to develop opportunities and innovative projects that will create positive social change for people living with or at risk of viral hepatitis.

Tracey is currently the Programs Manager for Population Health for the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network and oversees hepatitis programs and harm reduction in the NSW Custodial system. Tracey has over twenty years’ experience as a manager of services who work with people who use drugs and at risk young people. One of her major achievements was being part of the initial team to set up the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in Sydney. She holds a Masters of Public Health and a Health Management and has a strong belief in social justice.

Tom Wright is currently the Harm Reduction Coordinator at Justice Health and the Forensic Mental Health Newtork, NSW. Tom has extensive Harm Reduction, and Justice experience, working in a number of roles across both government and community organisations.

Rugi is a PhD candidate at the Kirby Institute UNSW Sydney and has a background in Nursing, Public Health, and HIV & Sexual Health. Rugi’s specific research focus is on viral hepatitis surveillance in Australian prisons

I team lead the Mosaic Program at RASA, am a qualified counsellor and have a background in UK health and social care. My passion for social justice is strong and I have worked in the BBV sector in SA for 14 years now supporting those most vulnerable and in need.