James Maskey is a community mental health leader dedicated to creating meaningful, lasting change. Grounded in lived experience as a former police officer with PTSD, he drives systemic reform, elevates voices, and champions policies and programs that make mental health services accessible, integrated, and genuinely responsive to the people they serve. He has held senior roles at Australia’s leading mental health organisations, shaping initiatives that strengthen communities, support recovery, and empower individuals to thrive.