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I am a strategic higher education leader and doctoral researcher with over 20 years of experience across governance, quality assurance, accreditation, and teaching in Fiji, the United States, New Zealand, and the Pacific. I have secured 23 international accreditations and led cross-jurisdictional regulatory approvals, including the first offshore RTO approved by ASQA. I am currently completing a PhD focused on sustainable, student-centred quality assurance in online learning, and I bring a rare blend of institutional leadership, regulatory expertise, and research-informed pedagogy.…I am a strategic higher education leader and doctoral researcher with over 20 years of experience across governance, quality assurance, accreditation, and teaching in Fiji, the United States, New Zealand, and the Pacific. I have secured 23 international accreditations and led cross-jurisdictional regulatory approvals, including the first offshore RTO approved by ASQA. I am currently completing a PhD focused on sustainable, student-centred quality assurance in online learning, and I bring a rare blend of institutional leadership, regulatory expertise, and research-informed pedagogy.

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I am a strategic higher education leader and doctoral researcher with over 20 years of experience across governance, quality assurance, accreditation, and teaching in Fiji, the United States, New Zealand, and the Pacific. I have secured 23 international accreditations and led cross-jurisdictional regulatory approvals, including the first offshore RTO approved by ASQA. I am currently completing a PhD focused on sustainable, student-centred quality assurance in online learning, and I bring a rare blend of institutional leadership, regulatory expertise, and research-informed pedagogy.…I am a strategic higher education leader and doctoral researcher with over 20 years of experience across governance, quality assurance, accreditation, and teaching in Fiji, the United States, New Zealand, and the Pacific. I have secured 23 international accreditations and led cross-jurisdictional regulatory approvals, including the first offshore RTO approved by ASQA. I am currently completing a PhD focused on sustainable, student-centred quality assurance in online learning, and I bring a rare blend of institutional leadership, regulatory expertise, and research-informed pedagogy.

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I am a strategic higher education leader and doctoral researcher with over 20 years of experience across governance, quality assurance, accreditation, and teaching in Fiji, the United States, New Zealand, and the Pacific. I have secured 23 international accreditations and led cross-jurisdictional regulatory approvals, including the first offshore RTO approved by ASQA. I am currently completing a PhD focused on sustainable, student-centred quality assurance in online learning, and I bring a rare blend of institutional leadership, regulatory expertise, and research-informed pedagogy.

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Research Officer & Project Manager (Part-Time) at Te Ngira – Institute for Population Research, University of Waikato

January 1, 2023 - Present

Led operational coordination of a nationally funded Marsden research project; supported strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, and institutional compliance; oversaw postgraduate thesis examination workflows and academic processes; managed stakeholder engagement, digital communications, and research dissemination; coordinated cross-university collaboration and institutional improvement initiatives; provided academic systems support (Moodle, grading, student monitoring).

PhD Candidate – Quality Assurance of Online Learning at University of Waikato

January 1, 2023 - Present

Conducting doctoral research on sustainable quality assurance systems in online higher education; designing and implementing surveys, qualitative interviews, and data analysis; presenting findings in academic forums and contributing to policy discussions; producing scholarly outputs and strategic insights for higher education stakeholders.

Part-time Marker at School of Education, University of Waikato

January 1, 2023 - Present

Marking assessments for undergraduate, postgraduate and Masters papers; supporting moderation and grading processes; contributing to online learning quality enhancement initiatives.

Senior Administrative Specialist at College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University

September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023

Supported programme directors with curriculum coordination, student systems, and academic data dashboards; coordinated committee meetings, admissions processes, and strategic planning support; managed confidential assessments, staffing allocations, and teaching evaluations; produced digital communications, surveys, and programme reports.

Manager – Quality Assurance & Accreditation at The University of the South Pacific (USP)

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022

Directed institution-wide quality assurance and regulatory compliance across multi-campus Pacific operations; secured 23 international accreditations; led USP to become the first offshore ASQA-approved RTO; oversaw two ASQA compliance audits; advised senior leadership and committees on governance and accreditation strategy; conducted labour market research and programme relevance reviews; engaged with Pacific ministries, regulators, and industry stakeholders to strengthen programme quality.

Quality Coordinator – Accreditation, Audits & Reviews at USP – Pacific TAFE

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Prepared accreditation submissions for FHEC, AQF, NZQA, and PRQS; coordinated regulator site visits and audit processes; delivered accreditation workshops and curriculum alignment initiatives.

Team Leader – Registry / Executive Secretary to the Board at Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC)

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Provided governance and secretariat leadership to the Commission Board and subcommittees; liaised with NZQA, MFAT (NZ), DFAT (Australia), and regional regulators; oversaw student grievance systems and qualification standards implementation; contributed to Pacific qualifications harmonisation; organised international conferences (INQAAHE, APQN) and sector consultations.

Vice Principal | Head of Department – Languages | English Teacher at Ministry of Education, Fiji

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2012

Led departmental planning and curriculum implementation; delivered English Literature and Language instruction; supervised teaching staff and supported school-wide governance processes.

Tutor at University of the South Pacific

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2012

Tutored and marked foundation and undergraduate language papers at Labasa campus.