Staff Profiles

Alison Francis
Program Administrator

Biographical Statement

Alison is responsible for administrative tasks relating to academics, Ph.D students, visiting fellows and assosiates as well as administration of the Program. She began work at the ANU in 1993 and has worked with the Division of Student Recruitment and International Education, Division of Public Affairs, Student and Academic Support, JABAL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre and the Graduate Studies in Sustainable Heritage Development before joining RMAP in January 2007.

Mary Walta
BSc Hons (UPNG), MEnvManDev (ANU)
Research Editor/Publications Manager

Biographical Statement

Mary has a science background with interests in health and environmental management in a development context. She gained diverse experience while working and living in Papua New Guinea and Uganda for extended periods. Currently, she is involved in editing the research output of RMAP program staff, students and affiliates; managing the publication of RMAP monographs, research reports and working papers; and compiling material for inclusion in program and project websites.