Meet the Team

Dr Mary Wyatt is an occupational physician who’s been active for over 30 years in clinical practice, research, teaching doctors and policy development including the creation of the original Health Benefits of Good Work through AFOEM and now It Pays to Care.  

Sharon Stratford has had an extensive 30+ year career in personal injury starting as a workplace rehabilitation physiotherapist to then having held senior leadership roles at WorkCover Queensland in strategic and operational workers' compensation claims management as well as policy development, stakeholder engagement and prevention program design and implementation.

Rachael Ford is the Manager Policy & Regulation, Workers Compensation, at Suncorp. She has a background and significant experience in Personal Injury, Innovation, Training, Law/Legislation, Human Resources and Customer Service.

Tanya Cambey is the Specialist Lead in Medical and Allied Health at WorkCover Queensland. She has an MBA and an extensive career in people and business leadership in a customer focused personal injury environment.  

Eva Urban is a Senior Adviser Policy & Regulation, Workers Compensation, at Suncorp. She has a nursing and legal background with a Masters in Health Law and has significant experience in Personal Injury insurance and scheme design.

Rhea Mercado is the founder of The Intelligent Rebellion and Threesticks Training & Development. With over twenty years of experience spanning clinical environments, workplace rehabilitation, and injury management, Rhea brings her unique perspective and lived experience to the It Pays to Care team.

Jodie Farokhi (she/her) provides communications support to the It Pays To Care team. Jodie holds a Master of International Development and has experience in public policy, strategic advocacy for disadvantaged groups, and delivering and managing community-based health and welfare services.

Vanessa Ientile provides events and communications support to the It Pays To Care team. Vanessa has extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, supporting disadvantaged individuals, families and communities. She specialises in communications, events and fundraising and is passionate about using this to raise awareness, advocate for inclusion and give a voice to those often left unheard.

Lachie Green is a Communications Specialist working with the It Pays to Care campaign. He has experience in policy, advocacy, strategy, and communications.