Kate Power

Dr. Kate Power is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland Business School, specializing in discourse analysis applied to issues of justice, sustainability in arts and culture, and crisis communication. She leads research on organizational communication, particularly in the arts sector, and has developed initiatives like the 'Creating out Loud' peer coaching program to support artists. Her work emphasizes ethical communication for societal good, including collaborations with Theatre Network Australia and Queensland Ballet. Recognized with an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship (2021), her research spans topics such as violence against women reporting, gender equality, and policy discourse. She actively engages in interdisciplinary projects, including austerity discourse analysis and pandemic communication strategies.

Her academic contributions include over 55 publications across journals, books, and conferences, focusing on discourse analysis methodologies and their applications in religion, media, and public policy. Recent projects highlight her commitment to fostering inclusivity in the arts and addressing systemic challenges faced by cultural workers post-pandemic. Dr. Power frequently presents at international conferences, such as the World Down Syndrome Congress and EGOS, and her work bridges theoretical research with practical industry solutions.