I am an accomplished neuroscience researcher, team leader, board director, and equity advocate with a strong commitment to collaborative work for better outcomes for us all.Passionate about a thriving health and medical research sector, my career spans academia, teaching, NFP, and board roles. I’m an evidence-based thinker with over a decade of experience leading international preclinical research on neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases. At The Florey, my team develops tools that bridge neuroscience and psychology, enabling detailed mechanistic studies of cognitive functions in preclinical models.I’ve had the privilege of working on STEMM equity initiatives, co-founding WISPP to elevate women in leadership across major medical research institutes, serving on the executive committee of the Australian Academy of Science EMCR forum, and co-authoring the Respect in Research Report. I’m a skilled communicator who breaks down complex concepts for diverse audiences and a dedicated mentor for early-career researchers.I believe in the power of collaboration and community engagement to tackle systemic challenges and am always open to new conversations.