Karyn Sam - Secretary

Member for Seisia Community

Ms Sam is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman who resides in Seisia, Northern Peninsula Area of Cape York.

Ms Sam has extensive knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, specific to primary health care.  She has a great passion for health and social wellbeing and has been highly involved strategically and operationally planning and implementing health initiatives and programs to bring about positive health outcomes for the region. 

Ms Sam has worked within the primary health care sector for the past 19 years including 9 years in management positions and has enjoyed the challenges involved with the business and tailoring services to meet the specific needs of community.

 

Ms Sam holds the position of Corporation Secretary and the following portfolio’s:

 

·         Governance

·         Health and Wellbeing

·         Social Services