I am an Early Career Researcher with a background in psychology and public health. My research predominantly evaluates health services and implementation of interventions to improve health. I am particularly interested in the ways health systems support health-related behaviors and help-seeking; especially for groups who face additional barriers to engaging with healthcare, such as people living in rural and remote settings, and people with refugee backgrounds or experiences of trauma.
 
In my current role in the Adelaide Rural Clinical School, I am investigating ways to improve health outcomes and reduce complications for people taking multiple prescribed medications, as part of the NHMRC-funded BRIDGE medication safety program. I have previously been employed as a researcher in the University of Adelaide Schools of Nursing and Psychology, in the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service (CAMHS) within SA Health, and the Caring Futures Institute at Flinders University. I also have extensive teaching experience in undergraduate psychology and public health courses within the University of Adelaide.I recently completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine (Psychology) under the supervision of A/Prof Clemence Due and Prof Anna Ziersch. My PhD research focused on psychological wellbeing and health service engagement for families from the Middle East in the First 1000 Days (from conception to two years post-birth).