Background

Annie holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and has worked alongside the National Malaria and Vector Borne Disease program in Papua New Guinea for 7 years. Throughout this time, she has played a pivotal role in advancing public health efforts, specifically focusing on malaria and other vector-borne diseases.

Currently, Annie provides strategic partnership support to various malaria and vector-borne disease research projects in several provinces in Papua New Guinea. She has expanded the partnership approach in PNG to neighbouring countries in the Pacific, such as Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, where she works to strengthen regional health initiatives and collaborate with local partners.

Qualifications

• 2014: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Pacific Adventist University, Papua New Guinea

Positions

• 2023–present: Partnership Manager, Vector Borne Diseases and Tropical Public Health Group, Burnet Institute
• 2019–2023: Project Partnership Coordinator, Australia-China Papua New Guinea Cooperation on Malaria and Health Systems, ABT Associates
• 2018–2019: Intern, Australia-China Papua New Guinea Cooperation on Malaria and Health Systems, ABT Associates
• 2015–2017: Graduate Nurse, Ok Tedi Mine Limited