As a clinician researcher and Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Dr Nikky Gordon has a keen interest in improving access to cardiovascular rehab and secondary prevention programs, especially to disadvantaged populations. She has worked clinically for 10 years, in the public system and private practice, including running her own clinic which focused on helping people with cardiovascular conditions in metropolitan and rural locations. She has active advocacy roles that aim to improve equity both for health professionals and patients in healthcare. Her current research focuses on improving access to cardiovascular rehab and secondary prevention programs to people living in rural and remote locations using co-design, digital health and technologies.