Stacey is deeply passionate about addressing violence against women, domestic violence, and child sexual abuse. As a volunteer with White Ribbon Australia, she works to raise awareness and promote education on gender-based violence.

Her extensive volunteer work spans several organisations, including Crime Stoppers Queensland, the NSW State Emergency Service, Australian Army Cadets, James Cook University (JCU), APEX Australia, and CQUniversity reflecting her commitment to community engagement and support.

Before transitioning into academia and criminology, Stacey was a line manager in the hospitality and tourism industry, where she honed leadership and management skills that inform her approach to research and teaching.

• James Cook University: Bachelor of Psychology
• Central Queensland University: Graduate Certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology; currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Griffith University: Master of Forensic Mental Health; Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice

• Central Queensland University: Marker – Fundamentals of Psychology 2 (Term 2, 2023); Marker – Critical Social Psychology (Term 3, 2023)

• Runner-up for best presentation at the 2023 SNMSS Research Symposium
  
  

• PSYC11009 Fundamentals of Psychology 2: Psychological Literacy (Tutor/Marker)
• Critical Social Psychology (Tutor/Marker)

Stacey's career journey reflects a commitment to both the academic and practical aspects of criminology, forensic psychology, and domestic violence research. Her diverse experiences enable her to engage meaningfully with students, survivors, and the community. Stacey’s role as a Justice of the Peace and her involvement in volunteer work further exemplify her commitment to serving and supporting vulnerable populations.

Stacey is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the field of domestic and family violence (DFV). She conducts original research focusing on the intersection of safety, lived experiences, and DFV responses. Her work utilizes qualitative research methodologies, including discourse analysis and in-depth interviews with victim-survivors, DFV practitioners, and first responders. Through this research, Stacey aims to uncover the nuanced ways in which safety is understood and experienced across different stakeholders in the DFV sector.

Beyond her research, Stacey plays an active role in mentoring students and supporting her academic community. As the Research Higher Degree (RHD) representative within the Student Representative Council (SRC), she advocates for the needs and interests of RHD candidates. Additionally, as the SRC chair, Stacey leads initiatives to enhance student engagement and well-being, creating opportunities for collaboration and addressing key issues faced by students at her university.

Stacey’s professional interests are centered around the domestic and family violence (DFV) sector, with a particular focus on the prevention and reduction of child sexual abuse and violence against women. She is deeply engaged in exploring how DFV intersects with broader societal and cultural issues, especially in the context of Australian norms and values that may inadvertently perpetuate cycles of violence. Stacey is particularly interested in understanding how domestic violence shapes the lived experiences of children and women, especially regarding long-term trauma and the silencing of victims. Her future research aims to challenge cultural narratives and systemic structures that enable abuse, and to develop strategies that foster safer, more supportive environments for vulnerable populations.

• Awarded runner-up for best presentation at the 2023 SNMSS Research Symposium.
• Conducted significant research on the intersection of safety, lived experiences, and domestic and family violence (DFV), contributing valuable insights to both academic and practitioner communities.
• Actively engaged in community-focused initiatives aimed at raising awareness of domestic violence and child sexual abuse, including through a volunteer role with White Ribbon Australia.
• Successfully mentored and supported students in criminology and forensic psychology, fostering an environment of academic growth and engagement.
• As the Research Higher Degree (RHD) representative and SRC Chair, played a key role in advocating for RHD candidates and enhancing student engagement at the university.