Board Member
Dr. Tamara Kwarteng is a research scientist and public health expert with over 30 years of experience designing programs that address health inequities. Originally from Ghana, she moved to Melbourne in 1992 and holds a PhD in Molecular Biochemistry. Her extensive career includes 19 years at the Burnet Institute, where she worked with organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa, South and South-East Asia, and the Pacific Islands to respond to the HIV and AIDS epidemic.
Tamara’s deep commitment to health equity led her to serve as Chair of the Board for the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health from 2018 to 2023, advocating for the wellbeing of migrant and refugee women. Her dedication was recognized in 2020 when she was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll for Women as a “Change Agent,” and again in 2024 when she was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the Pacific Islands. In addition to her role on the MCWH Board, Tamara currently serves as the Chair of the Board for FREO2 Foundation, continuing her work to improve access to medical oxygen in remote communities.
