Annie completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at The University of Queensland in 2004. Her special interest in animal welfare drew her from a career in private practice to roles with the RSPCA and Principal Racing Authorities in Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales. Annie is a strong advocate for intergroup perspective-taking and social learning, believing it critical to constructive progress in animal welfare. In 2017, Annie pioneered an off-the-track program for the Tasmanian racing industry that prioritised integrated horse-human education and accessible hands-on support. So that she might make a more evidence-based contribution to equine welfare, Annie returned to the University of Queensland in 2020 to undertake a Master of Animal Science. Her research focus is behavioural characteristics of off-the-track racehorses. Annie applied for a 2023 Churchill Fellowship to study innovative strategies that are increasing opportunities for off-the-track racehorses in the UK and USA, and to gather data that will enable further research into retraining and rehoming outcomes.In 2017, Annie pioneered an off-the-track program for the Tasmanian racing industry that prioritised integrated horse-human education and accessible hands-on support. So that she might make a more evidence-based contribution to equine welfare, Annie returned to the University of Queensland in 2020 to earn a Master of Animal Science. Her research focus was behavioural characteristics of off-the-track racehorses. Annie has been awarded a 2023 Churchill Fellowship to study innovative strategies that are increasing opportunities for off-the-track racehorses in the UK and USA, and to gather data that will enable further research into retraining and rehoming outcomes.