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Professor Dennis Foley is a Research Professor at Federation University's National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice. He holds dual Endeavour Fellowships and a Fulbright Scholarship, with expertise in Indigenous entrepreneurship, business management, and cultural heritage. Foley has earned a PhD from the University of Queensland (2005), an MBA (Griffith University, 1999), and earlier qualifications in business and accounting. His research focuses on Indigenous economic development, leadership, and social inclusion, with significant contributions to policy and academic discourse through over 50 peer-reviewed publications and international grants.
Education Background:
- PhD, University of Queensland (2005)
- MBA, Griffith University (1999)
- Bachelor of Business (double major in HRM and Business Management), Griffith University (1996)
- Associate Diploma in Management Accounting (1990)
Research Interests:
- Indigenous entrepreneurship and business development strategies
- Social capital formation among marginalized groups
- Indigenous education pedagogies and epistemology
- Cultural heritage management and tourism
- Policy evaluation for Indigenous health and economic programs
Key Achievements:
- Established Carranggel Consulting to advance Indigenous economic initiatives
- Secured over AUD 3 million in research grants (ARC, NHMRC, international partnerships)
- Authored/co-authored 20+ books and 50+ journal articles
- Founder of the Indigenous entrepreneurship research field in the Pacific region
Grants & Commissions:
- 2020: Canadian SSHRC Grant on Indigenous student collaborations
- 2018: National Health & Medical Research Council Grant ($672,000) on Indigenous health evaluations
- 2011: ARC Linkage Grant ($254,682) on Indigenous business success factors
Labs/Teams: Active in cross-institutional collaborations including the National Centre for Reconciliation, First Nations University (Canada), and ANU’s CAEPR.
