I am a values-driven business development leader; advocate; policy, program and project developer; non-executive company director; and strategic stakeholder, corporate communications and government relations advisor.Currently working in mining and mineral research and technology and environmental monitoring sector, I have a diverse range of sector experience including tertiary education and low-emissions technologies research, space, defence, energy and mining resources, conservation education, natural resources management, government policy and regulation, and port logistics. As an experienced leader, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Member of the Australian Institute of Project Management, I am passionate about and practiced in good governance and project management; team purpose, performance and delivery; clear communication and advocacy; and stakeholder and corporate relationship building. My current role at The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia is focused on building strong relationships, negotiating and delivering research collaborations and projects between industry, academia and government stakeholders to create solution-focused business opportunities and alliances.I have an Arts degree in English from Edith Cowan University, a Master of Business Administration from Curtin University, and am a certified Prince2 project management practitioner.