Ms Lee Martinez

Lee’s life experiences, from living and working in rural South Australia her nursing career from a very young age and work in rural mental health both strategically and academic research are what inform her current practice. Lee is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).

Lee works for the University of SA with the Department of Rural Health as a mental health academic.  She is committed to working with and including people with a Lived Experience of Mental Health and General Health at all levels of service provision. Lee currently chairs CObH’s Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP).

Lee is involved in several networks including the Whyalla Suicide Prevention Network (since its inception), the Upper Eyre Local Health Cluster, and the Country SA Primary Health Network.

Lee is passionate about ensuring people in rural and remote areas receive equitable access to quality services to meet their needs.