I am a Freelance Arts Consultant, Researcher, Facilitator, Writer, Curator and Creative Enterprise Founder a Senior Lecturer, writer/director and professional learning consultant with expertise and experience in facilitating creative projects and community engagement. I have extensive experience in education, research, project management, arts producing/curating/facilitation, teaching, writing and directing. My work and projects focus predominantly on arts, education and community contexts. I was Deputy Dean Research in the School of Education and the Arts, CQUniversity Australia, and the founder and Manger of Central Queensland Regional Arts Services Network.
I have also been the Chair of the Governance Board for the UNESCO endorsed Noosa Biosphere Reserve.  My research and creative practice interests include exploring the ways that creative processes (including digital technologies and drama processes) can be used for engagement and learning. Past projects include several with a focus on education for sustainability including the Water Reckoning international Rolling Role project and The Open Storybox with Sydney Theatre Company. My Masters and doctoral studied were based on creating web-based dramas with young people and using socio-cultural and activity theory research frames.  I regularly present at national and international conferences and have had a number of books, book chapters and refereed articles published.