Our Ambassadors

Jessica joined HeartKids in April 2020 to lead the delivery of the National Strategic Action Plan for Childhood Heart Disease. Jessica is a Registered Nurse and holds a Master’s of Public Health and a Master’s of Health Administration. She is passionate about patient-centered models of care and health innovation with a strong focus on improving the health outcomes of people with complex health needs.

Jessica spent the first part of her career working as a primary care nurse, with a special interest in the care and management of patients with chronic conditions in the community. This interest led her to step away from direct clinical contact and move into public health project roles. She has since worked on and lead many public health initiatives and pilot projects, all with the general themes of patient-centered care, health reform, using innovative technology to improve patient outcomes, and improving the health care journey for those with complex health needs.

In her spare time, Jessica frequents the local music scene in Melbourne and volunteers for a dog rescue organisation, with unruly rescue puppies often attempting to join her in video conference meetings.

Mark joined HeartKids in February 2002 as the Education Project Coordinator for the National Strategic Action Plan for Childhood Heart Disease (CoHD). The role of the Education Project Coordinator is to develop and co-design education materials in consultation with industry experts and consumers to support the educational needs of healthcare professionals and the wider CoHD community. Mark has a background as Medical Neuroscientist and is a registered Clinical Neurophysiologist. He has spent 30 years working in the field of Neurophysiology in clinical, research and managerial roles at 3 major tertiary university teaching hospitals, and has been responsible for the initiation of many new health services and initiatives and is committed to improving health standards and outcomes for the Australian health community.

Mark has a lifelong passion for health education and holds an academic teaching role with the University of Sydney with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and has been involved in the inception, support and running of significant national health education projects. He also retains a position on the education committee of the Australian Neurophysiology Scientist Association. He has also recently completed post graduate qualification in digital education and is passionate about improving health outcomes through innovation and the democratisation of education.

Mark is an avid music fan and self-confessed HiFi bore. He has been actively involved in dog fostering and rescue with several greyhound organisations as well as the RSPCA, although the visitor rate to his house has been slowed by a recent foster fail, Rara. He has a passionate love of swimming in the cold waters of Port Phillip bay.

Margot has worked for over two decades as a Registered Nurse, specialising in paediatric cardiac intensive care. She has dedicated her career for caring for children and their families with CoHD. Her professional journey has spanned advanced healthcare systems across the globe, reflecting a commitment to excellence and a passion for paediatric healthcare in Australia and beyond.

She has been fortunate to volunteer for numerous international medical and surgical programs, contributing her skills and time to provide essential treatment for children with CoHD in developing countries.

Margot’s current role is the national teen and young person program coordinator for HeartKids. In this capacity, she develops and oversees bridging pathways and education programs designed to facilitate the transition of children with CoHD to adult health services. She ensures that these young patients receive continuous, comprehensive care as they grow older, bridging critical gaps in the Australian healthcare system.

Margot also attends all HeartKids Teen Camps as the medical lead. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this field and is able to work with the State based services to provide local knowledge to engage and empower the teens about their own health journey.

Angela Webb is a Gumbaynggirr woman from the Mid North Coast of NSW, residing on Ngarluma Country in the Pilbara. Angela’s career has spanned over 35 years working in Aboriginal Affairs for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, not-for-profit organisations, and government. Angela is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Manager at HeartKids, delivering high-impact commitment to advancing the organisation's mission and values. Angela is a valued team member of the HK’s Action Plan Team reporting directly to the COO/Action Plan Manager. Angela plays a critical role in strengthening relationships and fostering partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities nationwide. Angela leads efforts to co-design educational resources and advocate for those impacted by Childhood-Onset Heart Disease including Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease, ensuring culturally safe and responsive service delivery, and is passionate about meaningful engagement and promoting HeartKids' strategic initiatives including the development of the HeartKids inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan.

Angela is dedicated to enriching community awareness, creating opportunities for community-based and driven solutions, and delivering lasting impacts for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.