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About me
As a major stroke survivor at 24, I've dedicated my life to empowering people touched by life-changing trauma. In 2015, I founded Genyus Network, a global community and social enterprise fostering connection and building individual capacity. My vision is a world where every person touched by trauma is empowered, emotionally resilient and connected. Career highlights include sharing my story on ABC News, SBS Insight, and Channel Seven's House of Wellness, authoring a publication in Brain Impairment for Cambridge University Press, and serving as a Board Director for Occupational Therapy Australia. Recently, I opened Johnson & Johnson's Heal the Voices conference in New Jersey, USA, solidifying my role as an influential online health advocate.
Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm passionate about storytelling and the performing arts, having trained at WAAPA and VCA Film School. In my free time, I love working out, practising mindfulness, and indulging in social activities that involve good food and wine.
"This fellowship is the rocket fuel I need to transform how we understand trauma, disability, and human potential."
My passions
- Stroke, Brain Injury and Disability Advocacy
- Public Speaking and Storytelling
- Creative Arts and Performance
- Research and Education
- LGBTQIA+ and Relationships