Kate Syme-Lamont is a skilled research professional with extensive experience in various roles within academia and the nonprofit sector. Currently serving as a Research Officer at La Trobe University, Kate previously held the position of Research Analyst at Morris Hargreaves McIntyre, where responsibilities included client-facing research design and statistical analysis. Kate co-founded and directed the Budapest Art Residency, fostering collaboration among artists and researchers, and has experience in social research as an interviewer with The Social Research Centre. Other roles include copywriting, project management for sustainability initiatives at Mindspace Nonprofit Ltd., and web content writing at finder. Kate's academic credentials include a Master's degree in Regional Studies from the Center for Global Politics - Freie Universität Berlin, a Data Analytics diploma from CareerFoundry, and a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Charles Sturt University.