I’m a scientific consultant, writer and editor. A biochemist and molecular ecologist by training, I obtained a PhD from James Cook University in Australia, and pursued my career as a staff scientist at the Australian Institute of Marine Science. Using molecular and computational techniques, I worked within the microbiology team for 11 years to understand the role of microbial symbionts in the health of marine invertebrates, including sponges and corals, and the impact of anthropogenic stressors on marine symbioses. I then worked at the University of New South Wales in Sydney on the development of novel microscale tools to enhance the culturability of sponge-associated microbes. In 2023, I decided to focus on my favourite aspects of a scientist’s job: strategic writing and supporting younger generations. I became a certified Editor in the Life Sciences, and founded my business to support the research community.