As an accomplished research leader, I have extensive experience in leading research programs supporting societal change through community and health psychology projects; obtaining external grant funding; producing high quality research outputs; and providing quality Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) supervision resulting in successful completions.

I have over 15 years of experience in academia providing research training and mentorship to early- & mid-career researchers in the field of psychological science and mental health nationally and internationally. In addition, I facilitate workshops and seminars to share my research findings and insights with various stakeholders, such as policymakers, practitioners, and community groups.

I am also appointed as an affiliate member of Mental Health and Prevention Group at University of Canberra, and Senior Researcher with Manna Institute – a virtual institute focussing on improving mental health and wellbeing in rural, regional and remote Australia. At CSU, I am leading rural women's mental health program of research, especially focussing on perinatal bereavement support care. 

I am a psychological scientist and mental health researcher. My applied research explores vulnerabilities relating to psychosocial and environmental (incl. climate change) factors, and how these are exacerbated by intersectionalities and affect mental health and wellbeing. I am particularly interested in identifying risk and resilience profiles, and developing strategies for health messaging that promote good mental health and prevent/attenuate mental ill-health.

Areas of Interest:

• Mental Health Science
• Suicidology and Injury Prevention
• Health messaging
• Scale development and validation
• Behavioural-science informed strategies: Development & Evaluation

I am an experienced educator and have engaged in major curriculum development and re-design of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Psychology. I have taught research methods and statistics units at a number of universities, including University of Canberra, University of Wollongong, and University of New England. At CSU, I have led and developed teaching and learning resources for Research Skills modules for Doctor of Medicine (MD) students undertaking research projects. 

Australian Psychological Society (APS) - Member

APS Rural and Remote Psychology Interest Group - Member

Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) - Member

International Association of Suicide Prevention (IASP) - Member