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Anne-Marie HillView profile

Research Fellow

• Fall Prevention
• Geriatrics
• Allied Health
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Professor Anne-Marie Hill is a Senior Principal Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia's School of Allied Health and an Adjunct Professor at Curtin University. Her research focuses on fall prevention, geriatrics, and allied health, with a strong emphasis on clinical trials and community engagement. She leads projects such as 'Safe Recovery' to reduce falls in hospitals and collaborates with Aboriginal communities to design sustainable physical activity programs for older adults. Hill has secured over $15.5M in research funding, including an NHMRC EL2 Investigator Grant (2020-25), and received the 2022 WA Research Excellence Award. Education: PhD in Physiotherapy, University of Queensland (2011) Graduate Certificate in University Teaching (2007) Masters in Physiotherapy (2001) Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (1977) Research Interests: Fall prevention strategies in hospitals, residential care, and community settings; geriatric physiotherapy; culturally adapted health programs for diverse populations, including Aboriginal Australians. Recent Articles: Her work spans cohort studies, systematic reviews, and clinical trials addressing falls epidemiology, healthcare delivery improvements, and eye care interventions for older adults. Recent trends highlight collaborations with multidisciplinary teams and emphasis on patient-centered education and caregiver support. Awards: NHMRC EL2 Investigator Grant (2020-25) NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2012-15) WA Research Excellence Award (2022) Grants & Projects: Current initiatives include the $6.4M 'Safe Recovery' falls prevention program and collaborations with the Perth Eye Foundation to enhance optometrists' roles. She also leads projects exploring community-based rehabilitation and transition care programs for older adults. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation, Aboriginal communities, and interdisciplinary teams to translate evidence into practice, emphasizing decolonizing approaches in health program design.

Brynn QuickView profile

Researcher

• Sociolinguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Anthropological Linguistics
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Brynn Quick is a PhD candidate at Macquarie University's Department of Linguistics, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. She holds multiple academic casual roles and focuses on sociolinguistics, healthcare communication, and historical linguistics. Her research explores language barriers in healthcare and digital communication dynamics. Education: Master of Research in Linguistics (Macquarie University, 2024) Master of Applied Linguistics & TESOL (Macquarie University, 2023) Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Macquarie University, 2020) Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAFE, 2018) Cambridge CELTA (2008) Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Spanish (James Madison University, 2007) Research Interests: Brynn investigates sociolinguistic phenomena such as accent politics, language policy in multicultural settings, and historical shifts in English. She co-produces the Language on the Move Podcast , exploring linguistic diversity and its societal impacts. Research Trends: Her recent work (2023–2025) highlights digital linguistics' rise, AI in education, and sociopolitical aspects of language use. Collaborations with international scholars (e.g., Belgium, China) reflect her globally oriented approach. Grants & Advising: While no specific grants are listed, her systematic review on healthcare language barriers indicates active engagement in funded research. She advises through academic casual roles and podcast collaborations. Labs/Teams: Engaged with Macquarie's Linguistics Research Group and collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare communication teams.

• Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs)
• Clinical Trials
• Healthcare Research
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Dr. Rebecca Mercieca-Bebber is an NHMRC Early Career Fellow at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, and associated with Sydney Medical School. She holds a PhD in methodological issues related to patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in clinical trials and focuses on optimizing their design, implementation, and reporting. Her work addresses challenges like missing data and patient preferences, with contributions to international guidelines such as the SPIRIT-PRO extension. She has led over 20 clinical trials and was past chair of the ISOQOL Australia and New Zealand Special Interest Group. Education: Completed her PhD supported by the Sydney Catalyst full scholarship (2014–2017). She also holds coursework awards and has been involved in developing educational initiatives for PRO integration in clinical research. Research interests include PRO methodology, missing data strategies, patient preferences, and ethical considerations in PRO use. She advocates for equity in PRO assessment for culturally diverse and Indigenous populations. Recent work explores survivorship care plans, PRO reporting standards, and ethical frameworks for patient involvement. Scientific awards include the NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2018), Cancer Research Network 10th Anniversary Award (2016), and multiple travel grants and scholarships. She has secured grants for projects like HyNOVA and the development of PRO ethics guidelines. Her advising contributions include mentoring future PhD students on PRO-related topics like cancer survivorship and PRO implementation. Grants highlight her focus on PRO integration in diverse healthcare settings and improving trial design through education. Labs/Teams: Active in the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, ISOQOL, and the PROMIS International Collaboration. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on PRO-related studies and guideline development.

• Health Services Research
• Research Translation
• Paediatric Nursing
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Professor Donna Waters is a distinguished academic and leader in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. She holds the role of Deputy Executive Dean (Projects) and has extensive experience in academic leadership, including roles as Acting Head of the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health and Dean of the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery. Her research focuses on healthcare research translation, paediatric nursing, and improving healthcare systems through evidence-based practice. Waters has authored major textbooks such as Paediatric Nursing in Australia and New Zealand and Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing , which are foundational in nursing education globally. Her academic credentials include RN Paediatric Certification, a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Public Health, and PhD. She is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Nursing (FACN). Waters is affiliated with the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and the Charles Perkins Centre, reflecting her interdisciplinary research collaborations. Research interests span child healthcare advocacy, clinical nursing practice innovation, and nursing education quality. Notable projects include the HIRAID-AgedCare framework to enhance residential aged care and frameworks for listening to children's voices in healthcare. Her work emphasizes translational research to bridge academic findings with real-world healthcare improvements. Grants include leadership of a $ multi-million Department of Health-funded trial for aged care safety and a NSW Health grant on mental health management in Emergency Departments. Waters has supervised numerous clinical and educational projects, shaping nursing practice standards and curricula in Australia and beyond. Awards and recognitions include her role as a Conjoint Professor and leadership in nursing professional bodies. She actively contributes to healthcare policy development, emphasizing equity and evidence-based decision-making in complex clinical environments.

Rachel Clapp-SmithView profile

Professor

• Leadership Development
• Leader Identity
• Global Leadership
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Rachel Clapp-Smith is the Teddy Jacobi Dean of Purdue University Northwest’s College of Business and Academic Director of The Leadership Institute at PNW. She holds a Professor of Leadership appointment and specializes in leadership development across multiple life domains, global mindset, and cultural self-awareness. Her research emphasizes the 'whole leader' concept, integrating professional, personal, and multicultural experiences. Education: Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, University of Nebraska-Lincoln MBA in International Business, Thunderbird School of Global Management B.A. in History and German, Bowdoin College Research Interests: Clapp-Smith explores how diverse experiences shape leadership identity and efficacy. Her work bridges global leadership, cultural intelligence, and ethics, with a focus on how personal life domains (e.g., family, hobbies) influence professional leadership behavior. She advocates for holistic leadership education that addresses both workplace and non-workplace contexts. Teaching & Engagement: She teaches organizational behavior and leadership at undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing practical skill development. She also facilitates leadership seminars for managers, staff, and high school students. Her pre-academic career included managing multicultural teams in the software industry in Germany and the Netherlands. Awards: Finalist for the 2017 Academy of Management Review (AMR) Best Paper Award for Beyond (just) the workplace: A theory of leader development across multiple domains . Labs/Teams: Directs The Leadership Institute at PNW, fostering leadership research and community engagement. Collaborates internationally on global leadership initiatives.

Laura KellyView profile

Associate Professor

• Elementary Literacy
• ESL/Bilingual Education
• Urban Education Policy
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Laura Kelly is an Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Rhodes College, specializing in elementary literacy and ESL/bilingual education. Her work focuses on culturally and linguistically diverse educational contexts, with particular attention to urban education policy, immigration, and Latinx children's literature. She previously served as a K-12 classroom teacher for eight years and holds National Board Certification in Early to Middle Childhood Reading and Language Arts. Dr. Kelly’s research emphasizes biliteracy development, translanguaging practices, and culturally informed pedagogy. She leads the Childhood Biliteracy Research Collaborative, engaging students in community-based literacy projects. Her teaching portfolio includes courses like Urban Education Policy, Education & Immigration, and Latinx Children's Literature. Her scholarship critically examines the impact of political policies such as 'critical race theory' bans on elementary education, advocating for inclusive curricula that honor student diversity. She has published extensively on topics ranging from bilingual book analysis to translanguaging in community spaces. Education: Doctorate in Learning, Literacies, and Technologies from Arizona State University Awards: National Board Certification (Early to Middle Childhood Reading/Language Arts) Labs/Teams: Childhood Biliteracy Research Collaborative

Heather SmithView profile

Professor

• Urban and social geography
• Immigration settlement and adjustment

Heather Smith is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences and Geography at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research examines urban/social geography and immigration settlement patterns, particularly in evolving gateway cities. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on immigrant receptivity, community-based participatory methods, and cultural institutions' roles in integration. Her work employs interdisciplinary approaches bridging geography, public health, and education policy to analyze spatial dimensions of immigrant experiences. Methodologically, she emphasizes community engagement through participatory research designs.

Carlos A. RamosView profile

Associate Professor

• Systemic Approaches
• Clinical Hypnosis
• Single-Session Therapy
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Carlos A. Ramos is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). He serves as the Program Director for the MS in Psychology with a Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and Certificate Director for Psychological Services for Spanish Speaking Populations. His expertise includes bilingual family therapy, medical family therapy, and integrating relational hypnosis for fears, phobias, chronic pain, and multicultural therapy. Education: PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, Nova Southeastern University Masters in Movement Science - Sport and Exercise Psychology, Barry University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Florida International University Research Focus: His work emphasizes strengths-based and systemic therapeutic approaches, brief therapy, and cultural competency. He actively contributes to qualitative research methodologies and clinical training supervision. Affiliations: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and member of the Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Education.

Desmond OduguView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative and International Education
• Multilingualism and Bi-/Multilingual Education
• Social Foundations of Education
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Desmond Odugu is an Associate Professor of Education at Lake Forest College, specializing in Comparative and International Education with a focus on multilingualism, language policy, and equity issues. His academic career includes roles at Loyola University Chicago and global institutions. He holds advanced degrees from Loyola University Chicago (PhD, MEd), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (MA Philosophy), University of Ibadan (BA Philosophy), and Pontifical Urbaniana University (BPhil Philosophy). Research interests include colonial education historiography, language policy in multilingual societies, and the intersection of education with race and place. He has published extensively on topics like transitional multilingual policies in Africa, linguistic diversity, and the historiography of colonial education systems. His work frequently critiques development discourses and explores decolonial praxis in education. Key research areas: Language policy, comparative education, African educational history, and equity/social justice in education. Recent articles focus on African education historiography, translanguaging practices, and decolonial methodologies. Presented at global conferences including CIES, AERA, and AFRISCON, addressing topics like linguistic renaissance in Nigeria and racial covenants in Chicago housing. Odugu has received prestigious awards including the Language Issues SIG Best Dissertation Award (2013) and multiple academic fellowships. His teaching portfolio includes courses on equity in education, comparative education, and the philosophy of education.

Sophia RaView profile

Lecturer

• Healthcare Interpreting
• Intercultural Communication
• Interpreter Training
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Sophia Ra is an Associate Lecturer (Teaching and Leadership) in the Translation and Interpreting Program at Macquarie University's Department of Linguistics, part of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales, focusing on healthcare interpreters' ethical challenges in multicultural societies. Her research emphasizes healthcare interpreting, intercultural communication, and interpreter training. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2022), UNSW Sydney Masters of Translation and Interpreting (2011), Macquarie University Postgraduate Certificate in Linguistics Research (2012), Macquarie University Research Interests: Dr. Ra investigates how healthcare interpreters navigate cultural and ethical dilemmas in multilingual healthcare contexts. Her work highlights the role of intercultural competence in improving patient outcomes and reducing disparities. Recent projects include interpreter training methodologies and communication access for diverse populations. Professional Activities: Principal Investigator on 'Translator and Interpreter Training for a Changing World' (2025-2026) Co-Investigator on 'Communication Access for People with Communication Support Needs' (ongoing) Presenter at AUSIT National Conference (2023) and multiple international workshops Practice Experience: As a professional translator and interpreter between English and Korean, she provides remote and on-site interpreting services in healthcare, political, and diplomatic settings.

• Transmedia Storytelling
• Social Impact Assessment
• Creative Arts Research
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Donna Hancox is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in transmedia storytelling, social impact assessment, and creative arts research. Her work bridges digital narratives, community engagement, and public health, with a focus on marginalized communities and regional development. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and a monograph on transmedia storytelling's transformative potential. Key contributions include frameworks for evaluating arts-based interventions, digital storytelling methods for social inclusion, and research on the role of creative practices in fostering community resilience. Recent research highlights include the Social Impact Framework for Puuya Foundation (2024), analyzing arts' role in Indigenous cultural preservation, and Defining 'Arts Participation' for Public Health Research (2024), linking creative engagement to health outcomes. She collaborates with regional communities, schools, and governments to design inclusive programs, as seen in Building inclusive schools: Strategies and learnings from Milpera State High School (2018). Her transmedia work, including the 2021 book The Revolution in Transmedia Storytelling through Place , explores spatial narratives and multimodal storytelling. Hancox leads interdisciplinary projects addressing issues like refugee integration, pandemic-era creative practices, and regional Australia's cultural economy. Her methods combine qualitative research, participatory design, and digital innovation, emphasizing co-creation with communities. She serves on advisory boards for arts policy initiatives and has presented at international conferences on oral history, digital activism, and transmedia pedagogy.

• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Ethics in Research with Children
• Intercultural Learning
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Ann Farrell is a prominent researcher at Queensland University of Technology , specializing in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) , Research Ethics with Children , and Intercultural Learning . With over two decades of academic output, her work addresses child rights, educational policy reform, and ethical methodologies in childhood research. Key research areas include: Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Teacher-child interaction discourse Intercultural curriculum development Child abuse detection and reporting policies Social capital in educational communities Her publications span empirical studies on educator retention in Australia, digital literacy integration, and collaborative problem-solving frameworks. Farrell has contributed to policy development through projects like the ARC Discovery Project (2010) and edited volumes such as The SAGE Handbook of Early Childhood Research (2016). Collaborations include scholars like Kerryann Walsh , Susan Danby , and Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson .

Douglas J. MoodyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Language, Literacy, & Culture in Education
• Second Language Acquisition
• Theatre and the Arts in Education
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Douglas J. Moody is a Senior Lecturer in Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literatures at Dartmouth College, with a secondary appointment in Writing. He holds a B.A. from Worcester State College, two M.A. degrees from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and the University of California, Berkeley, and an Ed.D. from UC Berkeley. His expertise spans language education, second language acquisition, and integrating theatre and technology into pedagogy. Moody's research emphasizes intercultural learning through performance and digital media, as seen in his work editing Latino Intersections (2002-2006) and publications on educational drama and digital theatre. He is a Fulbright Scholar, having conducted research in Mexico (2006) and Ecuador (1989-1990). He co-founded the ¿Why Not? International Theatre Group, fostering intercultural dialogue through bilingual theatre productions. His community engagement includes collaborating with Bridges to Community in Nicaragua, advancing water projects and oral history initiatives in Fonseca. His work balances academic rigor with practical applications in global education and cultural preservation.

Shaoru Annie ZengView profile

Lecturer

• Early Childhood Education
• Curriculum Development
• Pedagogical Innovation in Teacher Education
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Dr. Shaoru Annie Zeng is a Lecturer at Monash University's School of Teaching, Curriculum, and Inclusive Education, specializing in early childhood education, teacher education, and international educational studies. She holds a PhD in Curriculum Studies from Monash University (2022) and has extensive teaching experience across K-12 and tertiary levels. Her research focuses on curriculum innovation, intercultural pedagogy, and teacher professional development, with a particular emphasis on International Baccalaureate programs and global education equity issues. Teaching Commitments: She instructs courses such as EDF1061 (Education Profession Introduction), EDF5611 (Global Education Issues), and EDF5905 (Early Childhood Literacy/Numeracy). Her pedagogy integrates community resource utilization and cross-curricular priorities like Asia-Australia engagement. Research Trends: Her recent work analyzes teacher status policies globally, critiques Chinese higher education equity, and explores IB curriculum implementation. Key themes include intercultural competency, community-engaged pedagogy, and global curriculum standards. She frequently collaborates on studies involving Chinese-Australian educational intersections and multicultural classroom practices. Peer Review & Editorial Roles: Serves as a peer reviewer for journals like Education Review , Humanities and Social Sciences Communications , and editorial contributor to International Education Journal . Advising & Grants: Actively co-supervises PhD students in early childhood/teacher education. No specific grants mentioned, but participates in funded research projects related to curriculum implementation and international education. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers like Prof. Yip, Zhang, and Burke on community resource integration projects and cross-cultural education initiatives. Contributed to media discussions on engaging Chinese communities in Australian education contexts.

Randolph QuayeView profile

Professor

• Sociology of Health and Illness
• African Development
• Social Conditions in the African American Community
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Randolph Quaye is the Marian Y. Rudd Professor and Co-Chair of the Department of Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies at Ohio Wesleyan University, located in Delaware, Ohio. He is a core faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of sociology, health, and identity. His research focuses on the sociology of health and illness , African development , and the social conditions in the African American community . Quaye has led study abroad programs to Kenya and Zimbabwe, reflecting his commitment to global engagement. His scholarly work includes three books and over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with recent publications examining health care underdevelopment in Africa, health care practices among African Americans, and health reforms in Sweden. Quaye serves as a reviewer for prominent journals such as the Journal of Health Policy , American Journal of Managed Care , Multicultural Journal of Health and Nursing , and International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance , demonstrating his active role in advancing health policy discourse. His publications reveal a consistent focus on health equity, structural inequality, and comparative health systems across the Global North and South. Scientific Awards and Honors: No awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising and Grants: While specific advisees and grant funding are not listed, Quaye’s leadership in developing international programs and publishing extensively suggests active mentorship and research support. His role as Co-Chair and professor indicates involvement in academic advising, curriculum development, and institutional leadership. Labs and Research Teams: There is no mention of specific labs or formal research teams. However, his interdisciplinary work likely involves collaboration across departments such as Health & Human Kinetics, Sociology, and Global Studies at OWU.