Madelinne Miller
Professional Background
Maddy has a background in public health and community development. Her approach to evaluation is guided by principles of social justice and viewing health and social issues through a systemic lens. Since joining FPC in 2020, she has worked on projects spanning primary prevention, mental health, emergency management and gender equity.
Maddy has experience working with a range of stakeholders across different sectors including culturally diverse communities, government agencies and non-profit organisations. She is committed to working purposefully and collaboratively with clients to ensure outputs are useful and align with the needs and priorities of the communities they support.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining First Person Consulting, Maddy was employed as a Project Coordinator with the Australian Multicultural Foundation where she coordinated community-based projects. This included co-designing several initiatives with diverse community groups, government departments and community organisations.
She has also undertaken research roles with UnitingCare Hotham Mission, providing her with experience across different sectors and a deep understanding of community-centred approaches to complex social and health issues.
Areas of Expertise
Maddy's approach to evaluation is values-driven, underpinned by principles of social justice and a commitment to understanding individual experiences within broader social and cultural contexts. She considers appropriate engagement methods for diverse perspectives to be heard and valued, and is highly collaborative, ensuring outputs are useful and actionable for clients and stakeholders.
Specialist Expertise
- Qualitative Research and Analysis: Using interpersonal skills and trauma-informed approaches, particularly in mental health and disaster recovery contexts
- Systems Approaches: Applying systems thinking in research and evaluation to explore complex social and health issues
- Co-design and Collaboration: Working with diverse community groups, government departments and community organisations
- Community Engagement: Facilitating meaningful participation from culturally diverse communities and vulnerable populations
- Intersectional Analysis: Understanding health and social issues through multiple lenses including gender, culture, and social determinants
Sector Experience
- Public health and health promotion
- Mental health and wellbeing services
- Disaster resilience and emergency management
- Community development and social cohesion
- Gender equity and social justice
- Primary prevention and early intervention
Recent Projects
Maddy has contributed to a diverse range of evaluation and research projects across public health, mental health, disaster resilience, and social justice. Her work demonstrates her commitment to trauma-informed approaches and meaningful community engagement.
Mental Health Reform Evaluation
Leading ongoing evaluation of mental health reform initiatives, focusing on system-level changes and community outcomes across the North Coast region of NSW using developmental evaluation practices.
BEING Leadership Academy Evaluation
Led evaluation of a pilot training program for people with mental health issues and/or psychosocial disabilities in NSW. Conducted qualitative interviews using trauma-informed approaches, demonstrating positive program impact that encouraged further funding.
Whittlesea Food Collective Evaluation
Evaluated innovative food security initiative addressing local needs through equitable and sustainable food systems. Conducted consultations with diverse community members including those with complex health issues.
Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Evaluated a rapid-response mental health service developed during COVID-19 peak. Conducted sensitive interviews with service users, demonstrating service value and informing Commonwealth expansion decisions.
HoMie Pathway Alliance Evaluation
Assessed impact of certified education and employment program for young people aged 18-25 affected by homelessness. Provided practical recommendations that informed future program delivery and measurement.
Wooroloo Community Recovery Program
Evaluated community outreach and recovery programs following bushfire disaster, focusing on community-led recovery approaches and resilience building.
Education & Qualifications
Maddy's educational background combines rigorous academic training in public health with practical experience in community development and evaluation, providing her with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
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Master of Public Health (Global Health)
University of Melbourne, 2017
Specialisation in global health approaches, program design, and evaluation methodologies with a focus on community-centred and systemic approaches to health and social issues. -
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Nutrition
Southern Cross University, 2013
Foundation in health sciences, human physiology, and nutritional science providing understanding of individual and population health factors.
Key Focus Areas
- Public Health: Focus through a community development and intersectional lens
- Systems Approaches: Understanding complex social and health issues through systemic analysis
- Social Justice: Commitment to addressing systemic drivers of health and social justice issues
- Community Engagement: Meaningful work that centres community voices and experiences
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Australasian Evaluation Society (AES)
- Member, Public Health Association of Australia
