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Shauna Hurley

Shauna Hurley

Researcher and Writer

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  • About me

    Writing, research & digital strategy | Writer of AI & Us | Former Adviser to Cochrane's Editor in Chief | Evidence enthusiast |

  • Education

    • University of Melbourne

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      Masters of Public Policy and Management, Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

    • University of Melbourne

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      Master of Public Policy and Management

    • University of Melbourne

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      Master's Degree Public Policy and Management

    • University of Melbourne

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      Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Majored in Political Science and History First Class Honours

  • Experience

    • Hardie Grant Publishing

      Jul 1999 - Dec 2004
      Researcher and Writer

    • EBRD

      Jul 2000 - Jan 2004
      Communications Consultant (Freelance basis)

    • Guinness World Records

      Jul 2000 - Oct 2001
      Content Producer

    • FAS Irish National Employment Agency

      Oct 2001 - Apr 2002
      Policy Officer

    • Victorian Electoral Commission

      Jun 2002 - Jun 2003
      Researcher

    • RMIT University

      Jul 2003 - Mar 2004
      Web Content Manager

    • Yarra City Council

      Mar 2004 - Nov 2005
      Communications Adviser

    • City of Melbourne

      Dec 2005 - Sept 2006
      Corporate Communications Adviser

    • Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

      Oct 2006 - Sept 2009
      Communications Adviser

    • St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne

      Nov 2010 - Nov 2013
      Senior Communications and Media Adviser

    • Cochrane Australia

      Nov 2014 - Jul 2024
      Communications and Engagement Manager

      As Director of Communications and Engagement at Cochrane Australia, I developed and implemented strategic business plans and initiatives serving 4,000+ contributors across the Asia-Pacific region. I led major projects including writing and producing an internationally successful health podcast, and creating innovative infographics that transformed complex 200-page research reports into accessible visual content.

    • National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce

      Apr 2020 - Feb 2022
      Communications Content Expert

    • Cochrane

      Jan 2022 - Jul 2024
      Advisor to the Editor in Chief

      As Advisor to Cochrane's global Editor in Chief, I researched and wrote high-level content including speeches, presentations, and panel briefings for major global forums convened by the WHO, UN and other leading agencies. I drafted thought leadership pieces, media materials and editorials on complex scientific and public health topics for global publication, and collaborated across international teams to translate technical research into accessible and engaging content for diverse audiences worldwide. Show less

    • Australian Living Evidence Collaboration

      Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
      Director of Communications, Partnerships & Engagement

    • Shauna Hurley | Writer

      Jan 2024 - now
      Writer

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