Dynamic executive leader with extensive experience in research design, innovation of trauma transformative practices using implementation science, program evaluation, and managing teams of therapeutic specialists across multiple organizations, leveraging cutting-edge research on trauma, mental health, org well-being, and child protection, to drive evidence-based practices. Proven success in designing and implementing comprehensive workforce training programs, while providing consultation, training, and supervision to professionals nationwide in trauma-responsive methodologies. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes. Passionate about advancing organizational effectiveness through strategic leadership and collaborative partnerships.
I have presented at the National Indigenous Justice Conference, 2019; SNAICC Conference, 2021, ANZSOC Conference 2021, National Indigenous Justice Forum 2022, Australia New Zealand Frontline Mental Health Conference 2024, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference 2024, the Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 2024. I will be presenting at the ANZ Frontline Mental Health Conference, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference, and the International Childhood Trauma Conference in 2025
Enhanced growth by implementing targeted research and thought leadership initiatives.
Cultivated a high-performance organizational culture through strategic alignment of goals, transparent communication channels, and consistent reinforcement of core values.
Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by regularly challenging existing business practices and encouraging out-of-the-box thinking.
Developed a strong executive team through focused recruitment, training, and mentorship initiatives.
Established successful partnerships with key industry players, strengthening the company''s market position and brand reputation.
Improved employee engagement levels with the introduction of comprehensive professional development programs and performance-based incentives.
Led systems management from application development leadership perspective.
Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.
Conducted research by mobilizing knowledge and innovations through implementation science.
Authored frameworks, abstracts, and submissions for local, regional, state, and federal purposes.
Designed and implemented research and evaluation projects
Submitted abstracts to national and international conferences and presented research at
Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Developed strong working relationships with executive and functional sponsors.
Australia New Zealand Association of Mental Health
Australia New Zealand Criminology Society