Kate Shook Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As Research Impact Officer at RIA, I help others communicate research impact effectively, conduct research for client reports and collaborate with clients to identify strategic engagement opportunities. I provide support for analysing research impact and assist with RIA’s global consulting work, including providing communication advice to research organisations looking to enhance their impact and undertaking evaluation projects. I plan RIA’s monthly webinars, secure speakers for events and coordinate resources for research translation. I also foster relationships with external partners across sectors to enhance collaboration and impact.

Merimbula, New South Wales, Australia

• Fostered inclusive learning communities by building strong professional connections with students, families, colleagues, and external partners.• Partnered with parents and students in three-way conferences to set and review student goals.• Applied the teaching and learning cycle to track student progress, reflect on teaching practices, and seek feedback for ongoing improvement.• Developed, implemented, and assessed programs in line with the NSW K-6 Curriculum and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for a diverse range of quality research, evaluation and policy activities to inform ADAVB’s service delivery. • Provided advice to the CEO and staff on relevant policy issues and represented ADAVB within government and sector network committees and advocacy working groups.• Worked with staff and ADAVB members to design and implement research, evaluation and health promotion projects and led the collaborative development of ADAVB's policy documents and submissions. • Developed and wrote successful award nominations, competitive grants and funding applications.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Undertook procurement processes, contract management and secretariat duties for projects and working groups relevant to the review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines/National Reference Values and the Australian Government’s Food and Health Dialogue and the Industry Partnership initiatives.• Assisted with the establishment and ongoing support of the committee tasked with implementing the Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy. • Contributed to the development and implementation of the Australian National Infant Feeding Survey and conducted research into the use of growth charts in Australia to develop a policy position paper.

Graduate Diploma Of Education (Primary)

Graduate Certificate In Public Health, Health Promotion

Bachelor Of Science (Psychology), Bachelor Of Arts