Le Smith is a senior health executive with qualifications in Health Sciences, International Health and Governance. Le has over 28 years of experience specializing in health management and delivery, cross-cultural care and health commissioning. Passionate about health equity, social justice, and human rights, she has dedicated her career to reducing disparities and improving health outcomes through person-centred, population and system level approaches.
An Honorary Research Fellow at Menzies School of Health Research and Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Flinders University, Le brings academic and practical expertise to her work. She has held a range of non-executive board roles and been a contributor to numerous National and NT strategic health committees.
With 19 years of experience in the Northern Territory, she is a strong advocate for its communities, people, and cultures.