 I came to the ONU in 1986 and it was a really smart thing to do. I've been here now for 10 years. I've seen a lot of students go through. I really see myself as a role of facilitator, of helping students and postdocs to really achieve their potential. Not only do we look at the human past but we try and link that through our work to the humans in the environment. It's like a giant jigsaw puzzle working in collaboration with other disciplines and that's what I think makes archaeology at the ANU great. One of my favourite things is supporting and growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers. They're part of our family and we have three or four of those in the unit. I have an opportunity to connect with Indigenous people and to hear from them directly about the experiences that they've had in their lives. As an Australian I feel like that's a very important thing for me to do. Being able to share and work with an astonishing team of committed people is nothing short of complete privilege. What inspires me is how we can impact the society, how our research can help other people and let's do easier life for the community and for our next generation. Really rigorous and ethical research will scaffold any kind of quest to redress an injustice. You know science is a beautiful thing in itself. It can bring joy to people. It's just a great way of thinking about and approaching the world even if you're not a scientist. So programs to share that especially with the less fortunate I think are very worthwhile. We're very student-centered obviously you know we are the brokers of the educational experience here but we're constantly in conversation with our students to ensure that that's actually having you know a real impact and is actually an effective experience. If I can create spaces where students can engage and become interested and find their own passions that's what's really meaningful to me. That's where my passion is. By supporting initiatives such as the ones that we have put forward we are working to retain and assist some of the most talented researchers professional staff and students to continue to succeed at the ANU as well as being a mother. There are always mysteries there that you have to go and solve. And I just think there's so much we can learn from looking at who we are as a species. The passion for me is is having that positive impact. The people that you get in research and how they work together. So it's that whole atmosphere and chemistry. I get a B in my bonnet and a turning in my stomach and that will be what will drive me to an area of research. It is just incredible how how collaborative and inclusive this school is and indeed the wider university.