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Dr. Margaret Heffernan OAM is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University’s College of Business and Law, Department of Management, with a career spanning since 2003. She is a transformative leader in higher education, focusing on socio-ecological and cultural determinants of marginalisation, health literacy for CALD populations, cross-cultural education for social impact, and business curriculum innovation.
Her research has driven policy changes in HPV vaccine implementation for Indigenous and CALD communities, with notable projects including the GSK-funded 'Informing Community' initiative (2016) and the 'SAGES' gamification education project (2024). She has secured over $7 million in pro-bono funding for women’s health initiatives and served on boards like the National Gynecological Cancer Foundation.
- 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award (Cancer Australia)
- 2023 AOM Distinguished Appointment to MED Division
- 2016 RMIT Teaching Award for Transformative Student Experience
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes contextual, active learning and relational leadership, influencing transnational education across Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Europe. She mentors HDR students and leads curriculum redesigns, including the 'Student Academic Literacy And Diagnosis (SALAD)' project (2023).
