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Dr. Jessica Stroja is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Griffith University’s Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research and Principal Consultant at Heritage Vision. Her expertise lies in faith-based humanitarianism and refugee resettlement history, focusing on post-World War II refugee experiences and policy engagement. She holds a PhD in History and a Master of Business (Public Relations) with Distinction. Her research bridges migration history, religious organizations, and museum studies.
- Affiliations: Griffith University, Heritage Vision, Professional Historians Australia, Communication & Public Relations Australia.
- Education: PhD (Griffith University), BA (First Class Honours, University of Southern Queensland), M.Biz (Public Relations, QUT).
Research interests include the role of faith-based organizations in refugee care, oral history methodologies, and the intersection of religion and humanitarian aid. Notable publications include Displaced Persons, Resettlement and the Legacies of War (2022) and an upcoming edited volume Rediscovering Humanitarianism (2025).
- Awards: Chancellor’s Medal for PhD Excellence, Griffith Fellowship, Australian Historical Association Mentorship.
- Grants: National Archives of Australia Postgraduate Scholarship (2018–2019), Australian Historical Association Mentorship (2021).
Dr. Stroja’s work emphasizes community engagement in museums and heritage sites, reflecting her commitment to public history and policy advocacy. She leads interdisciplinary research on refugee histories and collaborates with faith-based and secular organizations to inform contemporary humanitarian practices.
