About Me

Examples of my work

Writing and editing retainer contracts with several United Nations agencies.
Ongoing grant proposals and associated funder reports for a feminist network.
Drafted a Case for Support for a NGO campaign.
Co-wrote inaugural Annual Reports for two organisations.
Produced microsite content from original academic research for a philanthropic foundation.
Edited various research reports for a global feminist network.
Lead writer and editor in a participatory process to produce a toolkit.
Developed knowledge products from a suite of research reports.
Produced a research report on a UN agency's engagement with the private sector.
Developed a resource mobilisation strategy for a feminist fund through a collaborative process.

Thinker, listener, writer, tinkerer.

What I bring to the table:

20 years as a writer and editor – Original content, including co-writing and ghost writing; transforming heavy content into more compelling products; or editing and polishing an existing piece (content and copy editing).

Qualifications – B. Sc (Organisational Psychology); B.A (Peace & Conflict Studies), B.A Hons. (International Relations); and M.A (International Development).

Expertise – Knowledge of human rights (and anti-rights) frameworks and approaches, feminist theories of change and methodologies, women’s rights and gender justice issues. Experience on both sides of resource mobilisation – with funders and grantees – crafting theories of change, reports, proposals and other knowledge products. I've also contributed to strategy development and influencing the politics and practices around resources for feminist and allied movements.

Feminist Praxis – I encourage political, rights-based approaches and processes that are grounded in inclusivity, accountability, transparency and care.

A timeline of the pathways, elements and partnerships that converged and contributed to the emergence of a regional feminist fund for the Pacific.

How we do things is just as important as why we do them.

While Australians debate border closures, another version of fortress Australia has been simmering behind the scenes.

To move towards more equitable systems, we must be able to take a good look at the language we use.

A conversation with Joey S Joleen Mataele from the Tonga Leitis’ Association.

Less than 1% of funding directed to the Pacific actually reaches women’s grassroots organisations.

Localisation is a key topic, and global feminist and women’s rights movements can provide food for thought.

The struggle to resource women’s rights and feminist organisations in the Pacific.

Feminist solidarity right now is the 'engine room', driving some of the most innovative and needed action taking place today.