What role do you play in Public Health Unplugged?
Coming from a tech background, I contribute by bridging the gap between digital systems and public health communication. I support the platform’s technical direction, whether that’s structuring the website, thinking about scalable content delivery, or improving how users engage with our journal and podcast. At the same time, I help ensure the platform remains student-driven while still aligning with credible, evidence-based public health perspectives.

What excites you about public health?
What draws me to public health is its real-world impact at scale. Unlike many areas in tech where outcomes can feel abstract, public health directly influences communities and lives. My exposure began through my role as a Student Wellbeing Ambassador at Deakin, where I worked closely with diverse student groups and saw firsthand how mental health, access, and awareness shape wellbeing. That interest deepened during the CAPHIA Hackathon, where I collaborated on solving health-related challenges using technology. It made me realise how powerful interdisciplinary thinking can be.

How do your skills and background contribute to your role?
My background in tech gives me a structured way of thinking, but it’s my people skills that really shape how I contribute. Through my experience as a Student Wellbeing Ambassador and participating in the CAPHIA Hackathon, I’ve learned how to communicate ideas clearly, collaborate with diverse teams, and stay adaptable in fast-moving environments. I’m good at listening, understanding different perspectives, and turning them into something practical and engaging, which helps ensure the platform’s content resonates with students while staying meaningful and inclusive.

What’s your vision for public health?
I see public health becoming increasingly intertwined with technology, through better data systems, more accessible platforms, and smarter ways of reaching communities. My vision is to contribute to systems that make public health information more transparent, engaging, and actionable, especially for younger audiences. I also believe there’s a huge opportunity in using tech to amplify underrepresented voices and experiences, ensuring public health conversations are inclusive and grounded in real needs. Ultimately, I want to be part of building solutions where technology doesn’t just support public health, but actively strengthens its impact.