About
A self-described “Technology and Design Evangelist,” she is a sought-after speaker and media commentator, known for translating complex technology into accessible ideas. She teaches across UniSC’s Computer Science program, with expertise in automation, AI, and task allocation. Her research develops user-centred technologies that advance digital health, sport, and privacy—making AI safe, inclusive, and impactful.
Speaking at
Embedding AI Impact & Analysis Standards in Undergraduate Tertiary Education
11:30 am – 11:55 am · Cullen
Presentation 20 - 30 minutes (Plus Q&A) or could be a workshop (60 mins) Together with James Gauci from industry partner Ethe, we propose a session on embedding AI impact & analysis standards in undergraduate tertiary education. This session will be based on our experience teaching first-year Computer Science students the foundations of responsible AI using AS/ISO/IEC 42005 on AI management systems applied to real world case studies. We will outline how we translated abstract governance principles into practical, student-friendly learning activities, co-designed with industry. AI safety and governance are often introduced too late in the education pipeline. By integrating these concepts from first year, we equip future developers with a mindset of accountability, risk awareness, and human-centred design from the outset. We demonstrate how standards can be made accessible without diluting their intent. Our work aligns closely with the forum’s goals of advancing safe, trustworthy, and inclusive AI by showcasing a scalable model for building capability at the grassroots level.It also highlights the value of academia–industry collaboration in shaping workforce-ready graduates.
How Intersectionality Shapes Exposure to AI-Enabled Online Harms
01:30 pm – 02:25 pm · Sutherland
We propose an 60min interactive session exploring how intersectionality shapes exposure to AI-enabled online harms and creates hidden barriers to meaningful Internet inclusion. Drawing on our interdisciplinary research with rural, regional, and remote women in Australia, this session examines AI safety beyond “access,” focusing on the conditions required for people to feel safe, confident, and able to participate online. The session centres on co-creation. Participants will engage in structured discussion and small-group activities to identify emerging harm patterns, share lived or professional experiences, and collaboratively map barriers to safe, intersectional AI use. We will explore concepts such as “AI-enabled harms” and “digital withdrawal,” building a shared understanding of risk, trust, and participation across diverse communities. This work matters because safety is a critical yet under-recognised dimension of AI and Internet governance. The session aligns with the forum’s goals by foregrounding inclusion, safety, and human-centred AI, while generating community-informed insights to inform policy, education, and design. Expertise selected reflects whole UniSC Team.