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Michele Clement

Michele Clement

Michele Clement is an experienced Director, skilled international relations, research, public sector, policy analysis, and analytical skills and currently performs the role of Director Defence Engagement at Edith Cowan University.

Michele has a demonstrated history of supporting research and innovation and promoting science and technology as major drivers of Western Australian economic, social and environmental growth. Throughout her career, Michele has consistently demonstrated her ability to build partnerships with a strong client focus and develop innovative programs.

Michele successfully led the establishment of the Western Australia Defence Science Centre (DSC) within the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation where she demonstrated her ability to manage complex negotiations between the Commonwealth and State Governments, established strategic partnerships with WA's public universities, senior government officials, Defence, and Defence industry.

m.clement@ecu.edu.au

Professor Caroline Finch AO

Professor Caroline Finch AO

Professor Finch is a highly accomplished academic and world-renowned researcher, ranked among the top 10 injury researchers and influential in sports medicine, with multiple awards and significant funding.

Her research has informed safety policy for Government Departments of Sport and Health and sports bodies worldwide. She is a sought-after mentor and woman in STEMM leader, actively involved in researcher development and PhD supervision. Before ECU, she held senior roles at Federation University Australia, UNSW, University of Ballarat, and Monash University. She holds a PhD in Mathematics/Statistics from Monash and a Research Masters from Latrobe University. In 2018, Professor Finch was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her distinguished service to sports medicine, particularly injury prevention, and promoting health in athletes.

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