Get to know me!

I grew up in Cairns, Queensland where I spent a lot of my time outdoors. I had a keen interest in science from a young age through watching National Geographic documentaries, however, it wasn’t until high school that I realised I wanted to be a scientist. I’ve stuck to this dream ever since and I’m currently a PhD Candidate at the Australian National University.

I completed a Bachelor of Science at the ANU with a major in astrophysics and a minor in mathematics but made the jump into environment/climate science during my Honours degree. I now research dust storms using satellites and consider how we can better prepare for these disasters in the future through disaster resilience frameworks and policies. I also work as a Research and Data Specialist for an agriculture-technology company.

I have experience bringing science to all different audiences from high school students to university students and the general public. I’ve delivered talks on my journey in STEM, how students can enter into STEM pathways and careers, my research into dust storms and satellites, coding workshops and lectures. I have the following goals when it comes to engaging with people about science:

  • I hope to be the representation in science that I wish I had seen when I was younger and platform other scientists to reflect the diversity

  • I hope to make science fun, engaging and accessible. I meet people where they are at.

  • I hope to inspire curiosity and a desire to learn more about science and our environment.

sciencey things!

CSIRO CAPSTAN 2025

I participated in a 10-day voyage on the CSIRO research vessel Investigator, which circumnavigated Tasmania. On board, I participated in a range of marine science experiments and learnt about what it means to conduct science at sea!

advocacy!

Coming from a regional, low-SES background and moving to Canberra to study science was a challenging (yet formative) experience for me. The barriers I faced in my journey led me to create the ANU Women* in STEM Leadership Conference and run a program for rural/regional high school students called Youth Leading in STEM. I’m a passionate advocate for equity and diversity in STEM and I believe science is for everyone! My life experiences, connection to nature and my research has also compelled me to become a climate activist.

I’ve held the following roles that have contributed to my advocacy work:

  • Member, Australian Government Promotion of STEM Youth Advisory Group

  • Youth Activist, Plan International Australia

  • Member, ACT Youth Advisory Council

  • Board Director, IncludeHer

  • Founder, ANU Women* in STEM Leadership Conference