Just like you, i want to make a difference

I’ve dedicated my career to for purpose organisations because i believe in their ability to drive social change.

I’ve worked in for purpose organisations for over 10 years, focusing on business development, research, policy and impact measurement. I love working for organisations that have a big and beautiful vision for our communities.

I hold a PhD in Sociology and a Graduate Certificate of Social Impact. I love study and theory, but they have never been enough for me; throughout my career I have searched for actionable and results-driven ways to apply my academic skills to help solve the unique challenges for purpose organisations face.

To be sustainable and effective, for purpose organisations need access to people with research, impact measurement and grants expertise. However they often can’t afford to hire people in these roles, and so this vital work doesn’t get done in a systematic way that leads to results. The failure of research and impact measurement to deliver on its promise makes it seem like an add-on or a ‘nice to have’ when really it is vital.

That’s why I have started this business. I am offering for purpose organisations affordable and flexible access to my skills and expertise in research, impact measurement and grants.

To harness the strategic potential of research and impact measurement, so that for-purpose organisations are robust and communities are thriving.

For evidence to be at the core of decisions made about people and communities.

My values

what I’ve done

• 4 years consultancy experience working with charities, social enterprises and local government on policy, impact measurement and research projects.

• City of Parramatta Council, heading up the Research and Insights team.

• White Ribbon Australia, in a number of impact measurement, policy and business development roles.

• Over 10 years volunteering with the Social Impact Measurement Network of Australia as a Committee Chair and Member.

what i’m proud of

• Promoting the benefits of impact measurement, and providing a network for impact measurement practitioners in Western Sydney by starting up SIMNA Western Sydney.

• Developing a knowledge to action strategy, to take research into action and realise the ROI of quality research.

• Developing and implementing a cross-organisational social impact measurement framework, using Results Based Accountability.

Check out my LinkedIn profile to learn more about me.