Valerie Cooms

Dr. Valerie Cooms is a Research Fellow at the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy within the Australian National University. Her work primarily focuses on quantitative social policy research with specialization in longitudinal studies and Indigenous affairs. She holds leadership roles in major national research initiatives evaluating policy effectiveness.

Research Interests: Dr. Cooms' research spans longitudinal data analysis, statistical methodology, Indigenous policy evaluation, criminal justice reform, and social inequality measurement. Her work frequently examines the intersection of evidence-based policy and marginalized communities.

Research Trends: Recent outputs demonstrate consistent focus on Indigenous policy assessment, criminal justice system reform, and political analysis of constitutional changes affecting First Nations communities. Her publications blend academic research with public engagement through multimedia formats.

Research Projects:

• Principal Investigator for 'Review of methods for assessing progress towards Closing the Gap' (2023-2026)
• Co-Investigator for 'Footprints in Time: Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children' (2023-2024)
• Lead researcher for 'Longitudinal Studies of Indigenous Children Wave 13 Summary Report' (2022-2024)
• Contributor to 'Monitoring and Accountability Framework' project (2023-2024)
• Co-Investigator for literature review on women in court systems (2023-2024)