I’m a proudly Australian and Black American, biracial, dual national woman (she/her/hers). Born in St Louis, Missouri in the United States, and raised in Western Australia on Noongar Boodjar. I now live in Atlanta, Georgia with my family. I have a wonderfully curious and energetic four-year-old son named Leo, who I prioritize and spend a lot of my time with.
Professionally, I am a Strategic Communications Consultant at BFA Global, an impact innovation firm that combines research, advisory, venture building, and investment expertise to build a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient future for underserved people and the planet. In this part-time role, I support the management team with key strategic communications issues and help build capacity in the communications team, which I helped to build in my previous tenure as Head of Communications and Influence. In just three weeks, I'll be graduating from my Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, with a completed specialization in Public Policy, from the University of Georgia. Building on this foundation, I'm an incoming PhD student in Communications at Georgia State University. As a Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant at the university, I'll be teaching two undergraduate-level communications courses and supporting Professors with research projects. My own research interests center on the role that storytelling plays in the policy process, with a particular focus on exploring anti-refugee and other humanitarian rhetoric. This aligns with my professional background in humanitarian innovation and refugee assistance. I also serve on the board of an awesome non-profit based in the UK called InnovateHer, with a mission to get girls ready for the tech industry and the industry ready for girls. In my remaining personal time (which does, perhaps surprisingly, also exist) I'm often cooking or baking, playing piano, taking care of my plants, reading literature, playing tennis, or practicing yoga. Got something you want to discuss? Let me know! |