I live in West Gippsland with my partner, our son, and two energetic border collies. I am a community development teacher, practitioner and researcher. I am currently working at Deakin University as a lecturer in International and Community Development, and have a 15 year history working in various community service roles in Gippsland. 

I joined the board in 2023 because I passionately believe that diversity is our community’s biggest strength, and people with disabilities (and their families) deserve to access, participate and be celebrated in all aspects of our community.