Our people

The team at CEVAW consists of dedicated professionals from various fields, including social work, law, public health, and business managment, who are passionate about ending violence against women. Their combined expertise and commitment drive the research mission to create safer communities and empower survivors.


Angela MacDonald

Regional Relationships Coordinator

Asad Islam

Chief Investigator

Asher Flynn

Chief Investigator

Astari Kusumawardani

Node Administrator

Astghik Mavisakalyan

Chief Investigator

Bina D’Costa

Chief Investigator
Prof. Bronwyn Carlson

Bronwyn Carlson

Deputy Director and Chief Investigator

Cathy Humphreys

Chief Investigator

Emma Quilty

Research Fellow

Freya McLachlan

Research Fellow
Prof. Heather Douglas

Heather Douglas

Deputy Director and Chief Investigator

Jacob Prehn

Advisory Council

Jacqui True

Director and Chief Investigator

Jane Fisher

Chief Investigator

Jon Barnett

Advisory Council
Kyllie Cripps

Kyllie Cripps

Chief Investigator

Lotus Rana

Research and Ethics Training Program Coordinator

Maria Georgas

Node Administrator

Michelle Godwin

Node Administrator

Mike Ryan

Advisory Council
Noelle Steele

Noelle Steele

Communications and Content Coordinator

Padma Raman

Advisory Council

Patrick O’Leary

Chief Investigator

Phyu Phyu Oo

Research Fellow
Prof. Sara Davies

Sara E Davies

Deputy Director and Chief Investigator

Sarah Wendt

Chief Investigator

Siân Human

Knowledge Translation and Engagement Officer

Terri Farrelly

Research Fellow

Zoe Bell

Research Fellow