Trish Howard contributes to the Thompson Institute's research translation and impact, and works with researchers to make their science accessible to the public.

Trish also promotes and gains public participation in the Institute's ground-breaking mental health and brain health initiatives, spanning research, clinical services, education and training, and the award-winning The Alliance for Suicide Prevention - Sunshine Coast.

Trish is an experienced communications, marketing and engagement professional, who has dedicated her career to organisations that contribute positively to the community, including in local government, tertiary education and the media.

Her main area of interest and expertise is communications that support positive social change and behavioural choices.

Past board positions include as Chair of the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand, a trans-Tasman organisation that advocates for socially sustainable trade practices.

Trish holds a Bachelor of Design and Marketing from UniSC and enjoys applying the high-quality education the University provided her and the professional experience it afforded her to the University’s efforts at the Thompson Institute.