Professor Dave Peebles

Storytelling is at the core of Makoi’s work across the media, civil society, public policy and tertiary education and research. Makoi joined the college from the ANU School of Cybernetics where he strategised for the School’s cross-platform content to promote and expand the school’s research impact and cross-sector and cross-industry engagement. Before joining ANU, Makoi…

Yolana is one of the APSC’s Research Officers. She is currently studying at the ANU, undertaking a Bachelor of International Security Studies (Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies) and a Bachelor of Development Studies (Environmental Studies). As a security student, Yolana’s studies focus on the Asia-Pacific region, and she has a particular interest in climate and…

Naomi joins APSC with over 10 years’ program implementation experience working in international development and international education.  She has experience delivering programs both in Australia and across the Pacific region. She has also worked in Indonesia and Kenya.  She holds a Masters of International and Community Development and Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance from Deakin…

Ioane Alama has worked in the Pacific Islands as a regional public servant for several years, last serving as the Head of Secretariat for the Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) based out of Samoa.  With a background in enforcement both at the national and regional level, Ioane worked as a Revenue and Customs Officer in…

Sophie is the Events Officer at the Australia Pacific Security College. She is currently studying at the ANU, completing a double degree in International Relations and Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Her studies have a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region, and she is looking to continue this as a postgraduate. Prior to starting at APSC,…