I’ve spent my career helping organisations and communities use research and evaluation to make a real difference. I believe that good programs don’t just happen—they need careful planning, ongoing learning, and a commitment to understanding what works and what doesn’t. That’s what drives me: making sure that services and innovations genuinely improve people’s lives.

Over the past three decades, I’ve worked in universities, non-profits, research institutes, and health services, always drawn to research that leads to practical change. I’ve never been interested in research that just sits on a shelf—I want to see evidence being used to shape better policies, programs, and services.