Amy Carrad

Dr. Amy Carrad is a Research Officer at the Australian Research Centre for Health Equity (ARCHE) and Senior Project Officer in the School of Regulation & Global Governance (RegNet) at the Australian National University (ANU). Her research focuses on power dynamics, health equity, and public policy, particularly in food systems governance. She holds a PhD in Public Health from the University of Wollongong (2019), an Honours degree (2013), and a Bachelor of Public Health (2012).

Education:

• PhD in Public Health (2019), University of Wollongong
• Bachelor of Public Health (2012), University of Wollongong
• Public Health Honours (2013), University of Wollongong

Research Interests:

Amy's work examines how public policies perpetuate or mitigate health inequities, with a focus on food systems, nutrition labeling, and local government actions. She employs case studies and Delphi methodologies to analyze policy effectiveness and advocates for equitable, sustainable food systems. Her projects include the Planetary Health Equity Hothouse and contributions to the WHO's nutrition labeling guidelines.

Grants & Advising:

No specific grants or advisees are listed. Amy’s research has been supported through collaborations with organizations like the ACT Government and the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance.

Professional Affiliations:

Member of the Public Health Association of Australia, contributor to the ACT Government's Local Food Strategy Community Reference Group, and former Secretary of Young Farmers Connect (2023–2024).

Labs & Teams:

Affiliated with the School of Regulation & Global Governance and the Planetary Health Equity Hothouse at ANU.