Leanne Cutcher is Professor of Management and Organisation Studies in the Business School at the University of Sydney.  Her research explores policy and strategy discourses and how they impact equality and inclusion in organizations and society. Leanne’s research has explored the ‘baby bonus’ and Indigenous mothers, stolen wages, and Indigenous procurement policy.  She has also written about tensions in organisations seeking to work with and for Indigenous communities.  Leanne is currently the Chief Investigator on an Australia Research Council Grant exploring the role of culture in shaping strategy and practice in Aboriginal community-controlled organizations.  Leanne’s research engagement has led Leanne on her own journey of discovery about her Awabakal ancestry of which she is very proud.

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