Anne Lane

Associate Professor Anne Lane is a faculty member in the Faculty of Business & Law at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in the School of Advertising, Marketing & PR. Her research focuses on stakeholder and community engagement, social impact assessment, dialogue in public relations theory and practice, and organizational storytelling. She holds a PhD from QUT and a BA(Hons) from Griffith University, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Queensland University of Technology)
- BA(Hons) (Griffith University)

Research Interests:
Anne's work emphasizes bridging theory and practice in public relations. Her key themes include authentic community engagement, the role of dialogue in organizational relationships, and the strategic use of storytelling to enhance organizational communication. She critiques gaps between dialogue ideals and real-world implementation, advocating for more inclusive and ethical engagement practices.

Articles Trends:
Her recent publications address resilience in marginalized communities, social impact measurement frameworks, and the evolution of organizational storytelling. Notable works explore metaphors shaping educator expectations and the mediating role of internal communication in employee engagement.

Awards:

• 2005: Inaugural Bond University Women's Network Scholarship
• 2003: Australian Postgraduate Association Scholarship
• 2002: Patience Thoms Scholarship (Griffith University)
• 2002: School of Arts Dean's Scholarship (Griffith University)
• 2001: Griffith University Communication Medal

Advising & Grants:
While specific student advisees are not listed, Anne contributes to graduate supervision in public relations and communication studies. Her research has been applied in policy contexts, such as flood response analyses and CSR frameworks.