Tammy Batten started her career at St John of God as a registered nurse in 1997. Her commitment to the industry saw her simultaneously hold positions as Project Manager Rural Health, Acting Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the St John of God Day Surgery Centre in Albany. Ten years since her first role, at just 34, Tammy is now the CEO and Director of Nursing for St John of God Hospital, Geraldton and is responsible for 161 care givers.