Hayden is a lecturer, tutor and Course Facilitator for the new Rural MD1 Program at the Shepparton Campus of the University of Melbourne. He is a Teaching & Learning leader for the rural campuses, and a Local Organising Group Member for this year’s Ottawa Conference. He worked for several years in high schools as a senior Science & Philosophy teacher, focusing particularly on curriculum development. In addition to volunteering as a local Adult Educator, he is currently completing a Masters of Bioethics. He is passionate about creating quality, meaningful educational experiences for older students.