Shevaun Drislane

Dr Shevaun Drislane is a Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Western Australia's School of Social Sciences. As a postdoctoral research fellow, she contributes to the interdisciplinary MandEval project analyzing COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Her work bridges political science and public policy, focusing on state-individual dynamics in vaccination policy and agenda-setting.

• PhD in Political Science
• Current Lecturer and Research Fellow
• Specializes in vaccine mandates and compensation schemes

Her research spans vaccination policy, public policy analysis, and collective action. Recent publications examine:

• Comparative analysis of Australian and California vaccine mandates
• Ethical implications of childhood vaccine refusal
• Media's role in policy entrepreneurship
• Historical development of 'No Jab No Play' policies

She actively participates in conferences like VaxPolLab 2024 and APSA 2024, and collaborates with the Western Australian Department of Health on RSV immunisation communication strategies. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.