Kerrie Bryant

Summary of Previous Experience

Kerrie Bryant is Federation University's student representative to the Council.

She is undertaking her PhD in criminology, focusing on the most beneficial interventions used to reduce criminalisation and victimisation for justice-involved young people from the perspective of young people in Australia.

Kerrie's interest in joining the Council as a student-nominated member was to gain insight and develop knowledge of the University's strategic directions and challenges.

Kerrie aims to further develop her leadership skills and is keen to make a positive difference in future decisions within the Council.

Kerrie was the program manager for a mental health hub developed during COVID-19. This enlightening experience allowed her to establish policies and procedures in a creative capacity. This gave Kerrie the opportunity to work with a range of clients and professionals in a meaningful way.

Her previous research focussed on wrongful convictions within Australia. Kerrie's areas of interest include criminal justice, criminology, innovative justice, and reform.

Kerrie is also interested in mental health and its impacts on the criminal justice system through treatment and accessibility.