I joined DPA as a PhD candidate in March 2013. I am an experienced development practitioner. I have worked in a range of roles, with and for international non-government organisations, state governments and development partners, to develop, deliver and/or evaluate social development and public health programs in cross-cultural settings across indigenous Australia and the Pacific. My research with DPA draws particularly on my recent experience working with a number of Pacific countries and regional organisations to strengthen national capacity to plan, monitor and evaluate national HIV policy and programs.