Our People

Dr Elizabeth Kath is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at RMIT University. Her research interests include Latin American and Caribbean society, politics and culture (esp. Cuba and Brazil), public heath (esp. maternal-infant health), informal and second economies. In 2010 Elizabeth published a book, Social Relations and the Cuban Health Miracle, based on her study of the...

Angela Shen is currently undertaking a communication internship at Global Compact Cities Programme while studying a Bachelor of Communication at RMIT University. Prior to joining the Cities Programme, Angela volunteered for multiple organisations, most notably as the Director of Marketing and Communication at AIESEC in RMIT, an organisation that strives to develop leadership in youths...

Sandra Moye, an engineer and sustainability professional, is responsible for the Global Compact City Scan. She developed this diagnostic tool in 2014 and is leading its pilot phase and further development. Sandra is also a Researcher with the Global Compact Cities Programme, which she joined in January 2013 through a research internship. She holds a...

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise, Australia’s largest tertiary institution and the UN Global Compact – Cities Programme’s lead partner and supporter. The International Secretariat of the UN Global Compact – Cities Programme is hosted by RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfolio located in the University’s city campus in Melbourne. The University...

Angela is an Architect and Urban Planner. She undertook a research internship with the Global Compact Cities Programme from February to September 2015, during which time she worked on analysis of the results of the inaugural Global Compact City Scan. Angela holds a Master of Urbanism degree and a Technology in Sustainable Development Specialisation from...

Cristina is a biologist who recently completed a Master of Environment. Her research with the UN Global Compact Cities – Programme was part of an RMIT University research project called Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design (BSUD). The BSUD project aimed to alleviate human impact caused by urban development and sprawl. Cristina’s research analysed different urban forms...