I am a Professor and Head of School at the University of Canterbury, where I lead the School of Mathematics and Statistics and serve on the Faculty of Engineering Leadership Team. With over 15 years experience in academia, I am deeply invested in advancing the mathematical sciences and nourishing the university ecosystem for amplifying student success and research excellence and impact.

I am passionate about educating people in the mathematical sciences, and creating a technically literate society able to address the needs of communities, fostering advances in science, technology and the social sciences; it also underpins informed citizenship, enhanced employment opportunities, and wellbeing. I am deeply invested in championing diversity and inclusivity in the mathematical sciences and creating equitable pathways for students into professional and academically rich programmes, thus contributing essentially to society. I champion community engagement and mathematical outreach to expand and amplify a broad-based, mathematically literate and loving community.