Dr. Naomi Ryan

BBus (USQ), PGCert Car Ed & Dev (RMIT), MLAD, PhD (USQ), SFHEA Senior Lecturer | UniPrep Program Director | UniSQ College

Dr Naomi Ryan is a dedicated multidisciplinary researcher with a passion for understanding and addressing the challenges faced by marginalised populations. Throughout her academic journey, she has committed herself to shedding light on the experiences of those often overlooked in society.

During her PhD research, Naomi delved into the lives of marginalised youth who pursued secondary education through flexible learning programs. Her work focused on unravelling the intricacies of their experiences and understanding the profound impact on both their career development and overall well-being.

Her current research is focussed on rural, regional, and remote social enterprises, addressing critical challenges exacerbated by the pandemic along with the wellbeing and resilience of social enterprise founders, leaders and employees.