Dr Lisa Carson
is a Senior Research Fellow at the (ANZSOG) working across research, advisory, education and thought leadership. She’s also an Honorary Senior Fellow in Public Leadership & Diversity in the Melbourne School of Government at the University of Melbourne and an Adjunct Lecturer and Research Fellow in the(PSRG) at the University of New South Wales in Canberra.
Prior to this, Lisa was a Lecturer in Public Leadership & Diversity and Academic Coordinator of theat the University of Melbourne, part of a national non-partisan initiative changing the face of politics with electoral successes across all levels of government. Her previous roles include Principal Research & Policy Advisor (ANZSOG) and a Postdoctoral Fellow at UNSW Canberra.
Lisa’s work across research, teaching and advocacy revolves around inequity and how to bring about and inspire social change. Her focuses on connecting theory and practice with a focus on foregrounding marginalised perspectives and crosses boundaries of political science, feminist and gender studies, international relations, public administration and management, policy analysis, institutionalist theory, impact studies, and sociology among others.She has published in top tier journals, co-edited two special issues on impact, numerous media pieces and consults directly with government and non-government organisations.
With over 10 years experience in , her approach revolves around instilling intellectual curiosity and inspiring change by translating complex ideas and practices for different audiences, creating safe learning spaces, advancing critical thinking skills, focusing on questions of ‘why does this matter?’, and embedding reflection and lifelong learning.
Her advocacy and activism focus on connecting local, national and international levels for change most notably as the past voluntarily co-ordinator of the(2016-2022) nominated for the2020 Nobel Peace Prize,and an active member of the.
Lisa holds a PhD and Masters in International Relations from the University of Melbourne, First Class Honours from RMIT, and a Bachelor of Arts in politics and psychology from the University of Melbourne.Lisagrew uponthe lands of the Yorta Yorta peopleinregional Victoriaand works on the lands of the Yuin people.
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