Ari Star

Background

About Ari Star

Ari finished her Bachelor of Human Sciences in 2023, and is now completing a Master of Research at Macquarie University. Her thesis is supervised by Dr. Diana Tan and Dr. Alice Chik and explores the impact of Universal Design for Learning on the university experience of neurodivergent students. Endorsed Skills - Neurodiversity Advocacy: Passionate about reviewing, creating and following inclusive, neuro-affirming policies and practices - Research Methodologies: Experienced in conducting systematic reviews, grant and ethics applications and various forms of qualitative data analysis- Team Leadership: Proven ability to recruit, train and manage teams effectively, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture- Training and Development: Skilled at shaping training programs to improve staff knowledge of neurodiversity and inclusion- Communication: Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to connect with diverse audiences, drawing from a lifetime of work to improve communication skills from lived experience of neurodiversity.