Jo is a Research Fellow in the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research (VVMCRHR) based at the La Trobe Rural Health School. Her research work focuses on the rural environment and the experience of rural health. With a background in public and environmental health, Jo has a strong interest in health equity and the impact of intersectional disadvantage on a range of population groups. Her recent work in climate change research has focused on a range of population groups including neurodiverse, multicultural and older people. Jo's research interests include the impact of climate change on health and the benefits of contact with the natural environment, spiritual health, health literacy and communication as well as palliative and end of life care. Jo has extensive experience in conducting research with older population groups and expertise in applying qualitative research methodologies in sensitive research for a range of rural health and wellbeing topics