We are pleased to announced that Dr Gemma Killen, one of our sociology PhD alumni, has been recently appointed Head of Policy at the ACT Coucil of Social Services (ACTCOSS). Her policy responsibilities include justice, drugs and alcohol, gender, families and young people, and education.

Gemma's PhD research was focused on gender, sexuality and community making, and she has extensive experience in social advocacy in Canberra. She is also a freelance writer, educator and engagement consultant on issues relating to gender and sexuality.