Kris Pierce is a distinguished leader in consumer involvement and advocacy within the healthcare sector.
As the Director of Consumer Engagement at Child Unlimited (University of New South Wales), she has developed and implemented consumer engagement frameworks and led patient-centered initiatives.
She is the co-founder and leader of SCN2A Australia and has contributed to the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), Global Genes, and The Epilepsy Foundation.
Recognised through her induction into the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll and a nomination for the Children’s Healthcare Australasia Medal of Distinction, she continues to enhance patient and family engagement, ensuring consumer voices are integral to healthcare decision-making.
Kris currently serves as a consumer representative on significant government committees, including the Medical Services Advisory Committee (Evaluation Subcommittee) and Health Technology Assessment Consumer Consultative Committee.