I am a researcher focused on gender justice and human rights in the construction sector and human rights and athlete abuse in elite sport. I have conducted major research projects on gender equality in the construction sector, construction work schedules and their effects on construction workers and their families (e.g. Project 5: A weekend for every worker, Flex from the Start, CICT), and LGBTQ+ workers in the construction sector. Within the sporting context, I have led research projects focused on athlete abuse and athlete's access to human rights and redress. I collaborate internationally and nationally with scholars, business, government, trade unions, the media and NGOs. I love facilitating and do regularly for business government and NGOs including workshops focused on gender equality and business strategy days. Before I studied the construction sector, I worked in it! I spent nearly two decades delivering building, civil, defence and mining projects in Australia and the Middle East and North Africa. I am an Australian Olympian, competing at the 1996 Olympic Games in the sport of judo. I was the section manager of the Australian Olympic Judo Team in 2008. I believe strongly in athletes rights. I am a member of the International Judo Federation Athletes Commission. 🥋