MMIRA-Oceania was established in December, 2019 as a Chapter of the Mixed Methods International Research Association.
Our objectives:
1. Build a community of, and share expertise amongst, mixed methods researchers throughout the Oceania region (including all Pacific Nations);
2. Support and build MMR capacity for researchers and research students throughout the Oceania Region;
3. Contribute to civil society through enhancing the mixed methods research skills of those working professionally in development and policy work, and in practice more generally;
4. Connect members to the wider global networks of mixed methods researchers.
Our committee:
President: Dr Jessica Stander, University of Melbourne, Australia
Vice President: Prof Anna Williams, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Secretary: A/Prof Peter Rawlins, Massey University, New Zealand
Treasurer: Prof. Pat Bazeley, Western Sydney University, Australia
Student Member: Desma Christie
Prof. Roslyn Cameron, Torrens University, Australia
Dr Gisselle Gallego, Notre Dame University, Australia
Dr Isabel Jamieson, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Dr Jennifer Litau, Pacific Adventist University, Papua New Guinea
Membership Coordinator: Dr Kylie Short