Biography

Coming from a performing arts background, I now like to take to the scientific stage and showcase STEM. I'm passionate about science education and communication, as well as the molecular understanding of disease.

I am a current PhD candidate (Chemistry) at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (University of Queensland) as a Global Challenges Scholar. My research aims to alleviate the burden of antimicrobial resistance, through the design and synthesis of novel antimicrobials. I have previously completed a BSc (Chemistry & Microbiology) and a BSc (Hons, Bioinorganic Chemistry).

I have been volunteering my time with various STEM outreach programs since 2018. Notably, with In2Science (2018-2021) mentoring a range of student from years 7-12. Notable achievements from this include the Dedication Award for the Year (2021) and finalist for the Best Role Model of the Year (2018). I have also mentored tertiary students and have spoken to first and secondary-year cohorts through internal volunteering programs at La Trobe University.

Other outreach activities include a Pint of Science talk (2022) and lecturing for the National Youth Science Forum (2023-2025). 

I am currently living on unceded land known as Brisbane.

Lily identifies as lgbtqia+.

Featured