Natalie Merida

Policy officer

Qualifications:

Master of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, 2024; Graduate Diploma of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, 2023; Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/Asian Studies, Australian National University, 2004

Location:

Darwin – Royal Darwin Hospital

Biography:

Natalie started working in the health research space as a health consumer representative following the birth of her premature twins in 2014.  

To complement her consumer work, she completed a Master of Health Research in 2024. Today, she works part-time as a qualitative researcher with the Menzies Renal Health Program and is undertaking a PhD focused on consumer groups in the Top End.  

Before working at Menzies, Natalie worked in government in various areas, including public programs and exhibitions, secretariat, and policy and governance.