Leading expert on high-skilled mobility and on elite forms of education in a global context

How do professionals find work and reboot their lives in a new place? How can we curate better, more inclusive, and internationally aware environments in companies, schools, and social spaces? How are elite forms of education changing in an increasingly global context, and what are the long-term outcomes of attending elite institutions?

I am professor of sociology at Deakin University, where I'm also Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. When I have time, I still advance my research interests by leading project teams and mentoring early career colleagues.

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Consultancy

I give research and practice-grounded advice and support to major businesses around onboarding and retention of high-skilled professionals. Separately, I advise international schools globally on strategy development and governance, as well as social justice and belonging work.

Research

I often co-design and conduct research projects focused directly on the needs of companies and schools. The results are used to produce strategic practitioner and policy-oriented tools, as well as being published in academic journals.

Thought Pieces

I share my opinions, interpret the latest research findings, and offer real insights in my regular series of thought pieces, published for all to read.