Bronwen Merner – Executive Officer

Bronwen Merner is the Executive Officer for the Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand, bringing her expertise in health services research, strategy and advocacy to the role. Bronwen is a health services researcher passionate about reproductive justice and consumer engagement in health service design and delivery. She uses qualitative research and co-design methods to identify opportunities for developing equitable health policy solutions.

Bronwen was awarded a PhD in health services research from La Trobe University in 2018. In addition to her role at HSRAANZ, Bronwen is a Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Health Equity at the University of Melbourne.

Bronwen has a clinical background and has previously worked in health services in New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and the United Kingdom. From 2016 to 2021, Bronwen was the Managing Editor of Cochrane Consumers and Communication, based in the Centre for Health Communication and Participation at La Trobe University.