Anita joined FLARE Wildfire Research Group in 2022 as an Administration Officer to provide support to FLARE’s Head, Professor Trent Penman and the wonderful research team. Anita is motivated to provide high quality services as a first point of contact to liaise with staff, students and key internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, Anita supports the development and management of research contracts and consultancies, budgets, project milestone reporting and events. Anita has extensive administrative experience in the higher education and corporate sectors and outside of work enjoys time with family, exploring the Central Highlands, walking, yoga and pilates.