Vanessa Davis

Vanessa Napaljarri Davis has over 15 years of experience in social research work, evaluation and data input and analysis. She is an Alice Springs Town Camp resident whose first language is Western Arrernte, and with key cultural knowledge and the expertise to conduct respectful and in-depth research in Aboriginal communities. Vanessa has worked for the Tangentyere Council Research Hub for over 15 years and has highly developed skills as an Aboriginal cultural broker and as a researcher. Vanessa has strong experience in sensitizing other researchers to the importance of doing things the right way with Aboriginal people. Vanessa maintains strong partnerships with university researchers, including researchers at Australian National University, University of Queensland, University of Newcastle, Western Sydney University and Charles Darwin University.