Nicola P.

Nicola P. currently serves as the Assistant Director of Consumer Policy at the Australian Energy Regulator, focusing on policy initiatives to enhance outcomes for Australian energy consumers, especially those in vulnerable situations. With extensive experience in research and strategy, Nicola held multiple roles at Action Market Research from January 2017 to January 2024, including Director of Research. Prior to this, Nicola was involved at the University of Adelaide as an MBA candidate and contributed as a board member at the Women's Community Centre SA. Additionally, Nicola coordinated the Hawke EU Centre for Mobilities, Migrations and Cultural Transformations at the University of South Australia, where efforts emphasized dialogue on migration and cultural cohesion. Earlier academic roles at Monash University encompassed teaching and research in political and social inquiry, culminating in a PhD in the same field. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the University of Adelaide and a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in Behavioural Studies from Monash University.