After completing her Bachelor of Communication (Honours) last year, Kirsty O’Callaghan commenced her PhD studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Her research focuses on ‘The role of gender in effective climate change communication’. Kirsty has also supported the ‘Real Rural’ research projects over the past three years in the position of social media manager and research assistant and participates in numerous USC Student as Partners program opportunities. Before embarking on her degree and subsequent PhD research, Kirsty had two decades of corporate and business experience and continues to be active in her consulting business and several voluntary and pro bono roles.
