Ana is a senior research fellow at the School of Educational Psychology and Counselling (EPC) at Monash University. Ana has worked across projects in education and health in urban, regional, and remote locations. Her research focus has been mostly on culture, pedagogy, diversity, and inclusion. Ana has worked in multidisciplinary teams that have co-designed and delivered culturally responsive and evidence-based programs for children, adolescents, families, educations, and institutions. Ana works closely with industry and government and has a strong interest in knowledge translation. In her most recent role as a senior research fellow and Director of AllPlay programs at Deakin University, Ana worked with Professor Nicole Rinehart, leading the AllPlay research and platforms (www.allplay.org.au / www.allplaylearn.org.au). Ana has recently joined Monash University and is looking forward to continuing working on research and programs that positively impact the lives of the 1 in 6 children who experience developmental challenges, disability, or disadvantage.

- Inclusive education 

- Inclusion in sports and recreation

- Early childhood

- Knowledge translation 

- Culture 

- Cultural historical theory 

- Qualitative research methods