Jemma Collova

Experience

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  St Mary's Anglican Girls'​ School

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Tutor and Supervisor at Boarding House

  - Tutor and mentor for Girls at the Boarding House- Worked close with staff of the boarding house

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  The University of Western Australia

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2020

  Research in the Person Perception Lab (with A/Prof Romina Palermo) and Face Lab (with Prof Rhodes, Dr Sutherland and Dr Jeffery) at UWA, investigating social biases and prejudices towards children based on their appearance. Managing research projects from beginning (ethics, research proposals, and experimental designs) to end (successful publication in top-tier scientific journals, and translating research into impact).Key responsibilities:- Supervised and managed Psychology honours student projects- Translating research into impact: I have received multiple awards for community and engagement activities, including presenting at international conferences, business meetings, radio interviews, scientific posters and blogs, and invited talks to high-school students- Data analysis and visualisation in R, SPSS, Excel analysing structured and unstructured data - Obtain competitive research funding- PhD Thesis awarded an Honourable mention on the Dean's list (top 5%) Show less

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate and PhD Candidate

    Jan 2016 - Nov 2020

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  • Psychology Tutor

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
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  Self-employed

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Communications Consultant

  I have worked on a range of projects aimed at disseminating Psychology research to the general public, industry, and Government. - Managed social media content for the School of Psychological Science's Facebook Page (2020), and the Face Lab (2018) at UWA, reaching out to > 1,000 people - Published international science blogs- Presented scientific webinars to the general public (youtube video > 200 views) - Presented research findings to diverse audiences in multiple formats (conference talks, business meetings, radio interviews, high-school talks) - Coordinated a training program to develop communication and presentation skills in new team members- Established an Instagram page dedicated to breakfast innovation in WA (2014-2019), with >3,000 followers- Post-doc representative for the Community and Engagement Committee, School of Psychological Science, UWA Show less

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  Mindscholar

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Facilitator

  Mind Scholar aims to improve high school students wellbeing, study skills and exam preparation. - Used evidence-based knowledge to help improve student wellbeing and performance - Public and motivational speaking to high school students

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  Department of Industry, Science and Resources

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  I was awarded a competitive APRinternship (valued > $19, 000) to work with the Australian federal government Department of Industry Innovation and Science, for 5 months in Canberra.I was part of the Innovation Metrics Review Taskforce. We provided recommendations to improve the metrics used to measure Australia's innovation.Activities included:- I consulted with > 30 stakeholders of innovation metrics: Qualitative analysis of consultation feedback, and identification of key themes which informed the direction of the Review- Developed a conceptual framework of innovation- Evaluated current metrics used to measure innovation nationally and internationally- Identified and captured hidden innovation in Australia Show less

  • Innovation Metrics Review Taskforce

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Innovation metrics review taskforce (APRIntern)

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
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  WA Police Force

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  Senior Business Intelligence Analyst - Data Science & Analytics

  Business Analyst in the Data Science and Analytics Division at WA Police:- Data visualisation (using Power BI), extracting meaning from large and complex data to guide operational and strategic decisions. - Established and managed a new research collaboration between the agency and UWA, enhancing the data science capabilities in the agency, and acting as a liaison between the agency and Universities. - Employing business intelligence and analytics to monitor, evaluate and report on agency performance (e.g. to the Minister's office and Commissioner). Show less

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  The University of Western Australia, School of Indigenous Studies

  Sept 2021 - now

  Senior Research Fellow

  Senior Research Fellow, with the Transforming Indigenous Mental Health & Wellbeing project and the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention.Chief Investigator on two NHMRC grants that aim to decolonise and broaden Western perspectives of mental health and wellbeing, and improve the cultural safety of mainstream mental health services. I support a range of Aboriginal-led research with a focus on mental health and wellbeing. This research is guided by collaborative, co-designed and participatory approaches, with policy influence. Show less