Jodi Cowdery

Jodi Cowdery is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Northern Institute within the Faculty of Arts and Society at Charles Darwin University. She is a PhD candidate researching Indigenous women's employment experiences in Northern Territory mining operations, contributing to the international MinErAL network on sustainable Indigenous livelihoods.

Education Background:

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Bachelor of Laws
• Master of Justice

Research Focus: Jodi's work centers on Indigenous employment, particularly for women, in the mining sector. She investigates whether corporate employment initiatives provide genuine opportunities or remain superficial, using an intersectional lens that considers gender, Indigenous identity, and economic regulation. Her research aims to inform policy for sustainable Indigenous livelihoods in resource-rich regions.

Recent Publication: Her 2024 book chapter critically analyzes employment trends for Indigenous women in the Northern Territory's mining industry, challenging corporate narratives about employment opportunities.

Awards: No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text.

Research Projects: As a Student Investigator since 2020, she contributes to an HDR project on Indigenous women's mining employment under Principal Investigator A. Taylor. This project examines social exclusion, intersectionality, and the mining industry's impact on Indigenous women.

Collaborative Networks: Jodi is part of the MinErAL international research network, connecting scholars across Canada, Fennoscandia, Australia, and New Caledonia to advance knowledge on mining and Indigenous sustainable livelihoods.