Professor Billie Bonevski is Dean Research and Director, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine and Public Health, where she was previously Head of Public Health and is a Matthew Flinders Professor of Public Health.  Prior to joining Flinders, she was a NHMRC Research Fellow, Research Group Leader, and Women in Science Chair at the University of Newcastle. She is a champion for equity, diversity and inclusion in research. She is an experienced academic leader, public health researcher, and trusted advisor to government, health services and community organisations. Her significant record of achievement in translational and public health research includes over 270 highly cited peer review publications, and has been recognised by national and state awards. She has over 30 years experience in academia, public health, with particular expertise in tobacco control, chronic disease prevention and cancer prevention and care. As a research leader, Professor Bonevski has a proven track record in promoting excellence, innovation and industry engagement, supporting the next generation of research leaders, and facilitating interdisciplinary and international collaboration. She has made substantial professional contributions as Senior Editor to leading global journal Addiction, past President (Oceania chapter) and Board Director of international Society for Research in Nicotine and Tobacco, serving on both NSW Regional Health Partners and Health Translation SA executives, member of SA Research Directors Alliance and Research Committee member of the independent philanthropic Flinders Foundation.