I am a team leader with over 10 years’ experience working in the University sector. I direct an independent medical research program in reproductive health and fertility at the University of Newcastle, established in 2015. I am an executive member of the internationally esteemed Mothers and Babies Research Centre at the Hunter Medical Research Institute. I am an excellent communicator with extensive experience in scientific writing and editing and high-level presentation skills for lay and expert audiences. My ability to effectively tailor communications for different audiences is evidenced by strong partnerships I have established with industry and other key stakeholders within Australia and internationally. My expertise in research has resulted over $1.8M in competitive independent funding from Government, Industry, and Philanthropy. I advocate for equity and diversity and lead an internal female mentoring program and serve as an Academic representative the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee.