About
My research interests are in social and developmental psychology, focusing on connectedness, participation, and the development of gender and social cognition. I was a dancer with the Queensland Ballet before completing my Bachelor of Psychological Science and PhD at the University of Queensland. Hence, I am also interested in the role of The Arts in mental health and well-being for all. My research is primarily conducted within the Social Identity and Groups Network and The Early Cognitive Development Centre.
Education
2021 - 2025
Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
School of Psychology
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Thesis Topic
Talk, Toys, and Gender: Investigating the influence of child gender in developmentally relevant contexts
Supervisors
Professor Virginia Slaughter
Dr Aisling Mulvihill
Dr Michael Thai
2017 – 2020
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours Class 1A)
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 6.0
Honours Year Grade Point Average: 6.8
Thesis Topic
Organised Extracurricular Social Activity Participation for School-aged Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder
Supervisor
Professor Virginia Slaughter
2016
Queensland Ballet Pre-Professional Program
Queensland Ballet, Brisbane, Australia
2013
NSW Higher School Certificate
The Hunter School of the Performing Arts, Newcastle, Australia