Dr. Leanne Dodd
PhD Arts & Humanities (CQU), Grad Cert in Tertiary Education (CQU), B Com (USQ)Lecturer | Literary and Cultural Studies
School of Education and the Arts
Dr Leanne Dodd is a lecturer in Literary and Cultural Studies, as well as an independent author, business leader and mental health advocate, with qualifications in arts, education, business/communications and mental health. Her practice-led PhD thesis explored the potential of creative writing for post-traumatic growth and well-being, and she has published, presented and workshopped her research nationally and globally. She was awarded a Dean's Research Higher Degree Research Award and OPAL Award for Excellence in Engagement (2017). The novel produced from her PhD was longlisted for the Richell Prize for Emerging Authors (2017) with Hachette publishers, and 'Adaptable' (2019) with Screen Queensland/Queensland Writers Centre.
Under the pen name of Lea Scott, she has published three crime novels with developing themes of trauma and numerous short stories in anthologies. Leanne served for six years on the board of the not-for-profit Queensland Writers Centre and is an appointed mentor for emerging writers. She has also appeared at writing festivals and events, and facilitates writing workshops throughout Australia. As a business leader, Leanne has led teams across different creative industries such as Information Technology, Print & Publications , Film & Television and Leisure & Hospitality.
Background
Universities Studied At
Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Humanities), Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education - Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Commerce/Arts - University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Business (prelim) - Queensland University of Technology
Universities Worked At
Central Queensland University
Awards
2019 'Adaptable' with Screen Queensland/Qld Writers Centre - PhD novel Ebb and Flow longlisted
2018 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers - PhD novel Ebb and Flow longlisted
2017 Dean’s Research Higher Degree Research Award
2017 OPAL Award for Excellence in Engagement (Writing for Wellbeing project)
2016 Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship
2016 3-Mintute Thesis Competition – School of Education and the Arts Finalist
Media Citations
Professional Experience
Leanne has worked for Central Queensland University as Unit Coordinator and Lecturer in Literary and Cultural Studies since 2018.
She also worked as an Academic Integrity Analyst from Nov to Dec 2018 (fixed term project contract) investigating, gathering evidence and reporting on student academic integrity breaches.
Since 2016, she has concurrently worked as a Research Worker on a number of CQU research projects for the School of Arts and Education and the School of Nursing and Midwifery and works on contract as a Writing Mentor, Life Narrative Coach and Writing Workshop Facilitator.
Leanne was also an online tutor at Studiosity for secondary and university students in creative and academic writing from 2015 to 2017.
Prior to this, Leanne held executive roles leading teams across different creative industries.Professional Memberships
Australian Society of Authors
International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) - Art Therapy, Training & Assessment
Editor
Co-Editor for TEXT: Journal of Writing and Writing Courses Special Issue 38,
‘Illumination through narrative: using writing to explore hidden life experience’
Performing Arts and Creative Writing - Performing Arts and Creative Writing not elsewhere classified
My research interests are in the area of using creative writing (including creative life writing) for recovery, health and well-being.
