Expertise

Topics

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Geopolitics & Foreign Policy

Experience

  • Analyst at Development Intelligence Lab
  • Policy Policy Contributor in WISP Program at The Australian National University
  • Africa Fellow at Young Australians in International Affairs
  • Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Correspondent at Young Diplomats Society
  • Participant in Australian Institute of International Affairs Young Professionals Study Tour
  • Participant in German Embassy Takeover with the Girls Leadership Network

Certifications

  • Australia and the Indo-Pacific Microcredential at Perth USAsia Centre
  • First Place in Young Diplomats Society Foreign Policy Case Competition
  • Member of Australian Institute of International Affairs
  • Member of Women in International Security Australia
  • Member of ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership
  • Member of Young Diplomats Society
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Cyber & Technology

Experience

  • Participant in AI, Emerging Tech & Policy Bootcamp at Tech Policy Design Institute
  • Participant in Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) Australia
  • Participant in Cyber Accelerator at Future Women
  • Participant in She Codes Plus Program at She Codes Australia

Certifications

  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
  • Cyber Fundamentals Microcredential at CyberCX
  • Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Course at ISACA
  • Introduction to Responsible AI Course at Global Center on AI Governance and African Observatory on Responsible Artificial Intelligence
  • Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Introduction to Cyber Security Courses at Institute of Applied Technology
  • Member of Australian Computer Society
  • Member of Australian Women in Security Network
  • Member of Global Tech Advocates Black Women in Tech
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International Corporate Governance

Experience

  • Lawyer in Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Team at Corrs Chambers Westgarth
  • Lawyer in ESG & Greenwashing Enforcement Team at Australian Securities and Investments Commission
  • Participant in United Nations Business and Human Rights Regional Forum

Certifications

  • Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) at The University of Queensland
  • Geopolitics and Business Sprint at the University of Sydney
  • Export Controls and Strategic Trade Course at ACAMS
  • Foundations of International Trade and Network‑Based Business Development Course at Export Council of Australia
  • The Professional Regulator: Foundation Course at The Australia and New Zealand School of Government
  • Bloomberg Environmental, Social and Governance Course

Skills

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Research and Analysis

Experience

  • Lawyer in Regulatory Reform & Implementation Team at Australian Securities and Investments Commission
  • Lawyer in Regulatory Strategy & Advice Team at NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
  • Research Clerk in Real Estate and Tax Teams at McCullough Robertson

Certifications

  • Data Science Fundamentals Course at ISACA
  • Python for Data Analysis Training Intensive at the University of Queensland
  • QGIS Training Intensive at the University of Queensland
  • Intelligence Fundamentals Course at Recorded Future
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Writing and Editing

Experience

  • Contributor to Young Diplomats Society Year in Review publication
  • Contributor to Young Diplomats Society Global Gamesmanship Edition
  • Judgment Reviewer at the Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for the State of Queensland
  • Mentor in Peer Writing Support Program at the University of Queensland
  • Editor's pick in Colorism Healing Writing Contest
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Public Speaking

Experience

  • Speaker at Voices of the Future Conference at the Australian National University
  • Alumni panel speaker at University of Queensland BEL Faculty Careers Fair
  • Meet the Fellows event at Young Australians in International Affairs
  • Valedictorian and graduation ceremony speaker at the University of Queensland
  • Keynote speaker at University of Queensland Law Reunion

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