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Dr. Natalie Smith is an Associate Professor in Practice at the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership, University of Sydney, focusing on digital transformation governance and AI in public sectors. Her roles emphasize industry collaboration and professional scholarship, with expertise in project assurance, leadership, and organizational change. She holds a PhD (2021) and has been a research fellow exploring trustworthy AI in government. Current research addresses digital project assurance frameworks and digital mindset development for organizational leaders.
Education: PhD in Transformation Governance (University of Sydney, 2021), Dean’s Award recipient. Prior to academia, she was a Partner at Deloitte’s Risk Advisory, managing complex digital transformations, including establishing Queensland’s Chief Delivery Officer role. She also served as an Adjunct Associate Professor in digital transformation education.
Research interests span governance of digital transformation, AI ethics, and leadership strategies for digitally enabled organizations. Her work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in healthcare, government, and non-profits. She serves on non-executive boards for health and community organizations and contributes to the National AI Centre Thinktank.
Key contributions include frameworks for delivery confidence in digital projects, strategies for immune monitoring in remote healthcare, and theoretical advancements in complex problem-solving. Awards include the 2021 Dean’s Award for her doctoral research.
Advising and grants: No formal advisees listed, but her executive education programs engage industry leaders. Grants and partnerships likely tied to her research in project leadership and AI governance. Active in collaborative projects with government and healthcare stakeholders.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates through the John Grill Institute and National AI Centre Thinktank. Engages in cross-disciplinary teams focused on digital innovation and ethical AI implementation.
