Larissa oversees the High Achieving Student Leadership Development Programs at Curtin University, including the John Curtin Leadership Academy (JCLA) and the John Curtin Undergraduate Scholars (JCUS).
With a professional background in higher education spanning twenty years, Larissa has developed and implemented a range of programs in the areas of equity and diversity, cross-cultural engagement, STEM outreach, international student programs, partnerships, and student support and development.
With a passion for engagement and achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Larissa is also actively involved in the not-for-profit sector facilitating opportunities for Indigenous participation in engineering and science careers. Larissa loves to travel the world, exploring new places and cultures, and is passionate about creating positive social and environmental change to make our world a better place. In her down time, Larissa enjoys yoga and meditation and creative pursuits of art, photography and music.