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Kelly Benati is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, actively contributing to research and teaching in corporate governance, board diversity, work-integrated learning (WIL), capstone units, and student employability. Her work bridges academic theory with practical industry engagement, particularly in business education.
Research Interests:
- Corporate governance and board dynamics
- Board composition, diversity, and gender representation
- Work-integrated learning and capstone curricula
- Graduate employability and career development
Her recent publications focus on how students develop employability through internships, the impact of the pandemic on career readiness, and governance frameworks in educational institutions. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach combining education, management, and social sciences.
Scientific Engagement:
- Organised sessions at the European Accounting Association Congress (2019)
- Contributed to the Global Internship Conference (2019)
- Participated in the Biennial European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction Conference (2019)
Kelly Benati has been involved in significant research projects, including a national initiative to embed employability thinking in business education. She collaborates widely across institutions and disciplines, with her research covered in media outlets and widely read on platforms like Mendeley.
