Our team

Anna

Senior Account Director

Anna is a highly skilled market and social researcher with over 30 years in the industry. Her expertise covers all facets of primary and secondary research including end-to-end qualitative and quantitative studies and mixed-method approaches.

Anna finds her balance in life on the yoga mat, in the gym dancing up a storm at Zumba and Shabam classes, and tearing her out hair trying to figure out the best way to approach the cupcake design specified by her many nieces and nephews for an upcoming birthday party.

Ros

Senior Account Director

Ros is a qualitative research specialist, with 15 years’ experience consulting to all levels of government and the not-for-profit sector. She has wide expertise across a range of social policy areas including public health, mental health and wellbeing, social inclusion and community resilience, employment and education. She has a passion for conducting research with vulnerable and hard to reach cohorts, providing them with opportunities to have their voices heard by governments and other decision makers.

Luke

Senior Research Director

With a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Computer Science) and nearly 30 years in the research industry behind him, Luke is a seasoned professional in the realm of statistics and data science. Luke brings a wealth of expertise to the table, with a passion for delivering clear social insights to improve the community around him. Luke specialises in survey sample design and segmentation, and navigating the complex landscape of quantitative research design and reporting.

Ben

Account Director

As a researcher, Ben believes it’s his role to bridge the gap between community stakeholders and decision-makers, using data and evidence to deliver not only actionable insights, but a meaningful story.

A hot contender in our annual bake-off competition, outside of work you’ll find Ben practicing his infamous bread baking skills or learning to cook a new cuisine.

Dylan

Senior Consultant

Dylan has had a distinguished career in research spanning over 24 years, with a wealth of knowledge in project execution, from briefing through to reporting and delivery of insights and recommendations. Beginning his career in telephone interviewing before moving into data analysis and finally consulting, Dylan truly understands how to interpret data to tell a meaningful story.

Outside of work you’ll find Dylan surfing with his kids at Ocean Grove, making music with friends or playing indoor hockey.

Tori

Senior Consultant

Tori holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Economics), is a member of the Australian Market and Social Research Society and is on the committee for the Young Researchers Network. A passionate researcher, she has a genuine interest in contributing to research that benefits the local, state and Australian communities.

Tori’s free time is spent enjoying food at one of Melbourne’s many restaurants or cafes. Tori also happens to be our go-to when we need a recommendation where to eat.

Anthony

Senior Consultant

Studying psychology at university entrenched in Anthony a lasting interest in social psychology and the quest to understand human behaviour. Beginning his career in research over 12 years ago he has since worked across a variety of sectors managing various projects including customer experience/satisfaction measurement, usage and attitude testing, brand tracking, marketing/advertising evaluation, and new product development, to name a few.

Outside of work, you’ll find Anthony playing water polo or doing odd jobs around the house as pretext for listening to podcast after podcast.

Anna

Consultant
Enthusiastic, curious and result oriented, Anna is a natural research professional with experience managing projects both locally and globally.

In her time in the industry she has worked on a wide range of research and brand tracking studies with particular experience working in the areas of fast-moving consumer goods, healthcare and marketing.

Sukrit

Consultant
Sukrit first developed an interest in social research when completing his master’s in public policy. This, along with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Economics has equipped Sukrit with an extensive toolbox of skills across quantitative research methods and policy evaluation.

With several years of academia experience, and one year in the public sector, Sukrit has gained valuable experience collaborating on research projects and fine-tuning his data analysis and project management skills.

Sukanya

Consultant
Armed with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (specialising in Marketing), Sukanya has developed an extensive toolbox of skills in consumer behaviour and market research.

Since completing her studies, Sukanya has gained valuable experience in global quantitative research studies across FMCG, financial services, technology and automotive sectors

Shalini

Qualitative Research Coordinator

Shalini is an experienced recruiter, having worked on a number of large-scale complex projects for both commercial and Government clients.

With a background in journalism, Shalini’s investigative instincts led her to pursue a career in research. She enjoys the process of discovering why people do the things they do; and seeing the collective information used to benefit the community.

Martin

Chief Operating Officer

Martin is responsible for our operations and marketing functions. He enjoys applying a range of lean methods to reveal operational efficiencies and create a culture of continuous improvement.

When not at work, you’ll find Martin suited up and tending to his bees, encouraging them with kindness to share some of their sweet sweet honey.

Rose

Chief Finance and Resource Manager

As the Chief Finance and Resource Manager Rose takes care of the Finance, Human Resources and Administration functions within the company.

Outside of work you’ll find Rose outdoors – hiking, gardening, camping, or at the beach… and at the end of all that, curled up with a good book.

Craig

Advisor to the board

Craig has worked in leadership and governance roles in social research and social impact enterprises for 30 years.  He brings a wealth of experience in organisational governance, culture change, team building, and driving positive social impact. As a hands-on researcher, Craig has led numerous programs to support social impact and address disadvantage, notably in the areas of public health, problem gambling and government service delivery to First Nations Australians. 

Craig is a past Chair of ADIA, sits on several NFP boards and is a true advocate for inclusive and evidence-based decision-making.

Tiahn

Business Change Analyst

With a Bachelor of Media and Communication Tiahn has a strong understanding of marketing, branding and visual communication. Tiahn is particularly interested in finding creative ways to communicate research findings and has done work in copywriting and animation alongside her main discipline of graphic design, ensuring she is always able to add value to research projects.

If Tiahn wasn’t a designer we think she’d be a professional organiser, and outside of work you’ll find her writing to-do lists, putting labels on things, or KonMari–ing clothes.

Alicia

Graphic Designer

Ali is a highly experienced Graphic Designer with five years’ experience in design and a further five in research. As Graphic Designer, she is responsible for producing a variety of high-quality design assets and works closely with the consultancy team from briefing and planning through to execution and delivery.

As Mum to an active young boy and dog Bowie, Ali is no stranger to juggling multiple demands. But outside of work you’ll find her winding down by spending time with her family or scratching her creative itch making surface pattern designs for textiles.

Sarah

Graphic Design and Communications Assistant

Sarah began her career in local government health promotion, where she gained valuable experience in community advocacy, digital and print marketing and communication.

Seeking a more visually expressive outlet, Sarah completed a Certificate IV in Graphic Design before further upskilling in easy English and digital marketing. Embracing her new passion, she joins Wallis with a unique blend of creative and strategic thinking.

David

Data Support Officer

David has over 10 years’ experience in the market and social research industry, working for many years as an interviewer and now leading the Wallis coding team.

Outside of work you will find David giving his Spotify account a workout listening to music, or working on his doctoral thesis on psychoanalysis.

Rodolfo

Data Analyst

Working collaboratively with the wider research team, Rodolfo adds his flair to projects to ensure efficient, yet elegant research solutions are delivered. His major responsibilities include programming of questionnaires, sample management and production of outputs.

Outside of work you’ll find Rodolfo watching movies with his partner, playing video games, or strategizing his next board game move.