Heather is a Graduate Research Officer at the National Security College of The Australian National University, where she provides research support to the Executive and Policy Teams and coordinates and delivers professional development programs for national security professionals. 

Heather is passionate about increasing awareness of and strengthening Australia’s relations with Papua New Guinea, as well as lifting Pacific literacy in Australia’s national security workforce. As a young professional Heather is committed to increasing youth representation and participation in regional diplomacy and security discussions and advocating for a greater youth voice.