Annalise Humphris

Senior Consultant

Annalise is a skilled qualitative researcher with a deep interest in public policy and its effects.

With a PhD in Australian history, Annalise offers a well-rounded approach to projects through strong investigative instincts, critical thinking and clear writing. Her research and teaching background combines with her consulting skills to offer specialist expertise in stakeholder engagement, analytics and evaluation.

Influential work

Evaluated a program that encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men to attend school. Annalise led stakeholder engagement at a several participating schools, speaking to families, program staff, school executives and teachers. The project delivered pragmatic recommendations for program refinement and considerations for program scale up.
Reviewed government agency’s response to a natural disaster. Annalise contributed to stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation and synthesis of qualitative findings.
Delivered a cost benefit analysis of a potential strategic change for a not-for-profit organisation. Annalise assisted with stakeholder engagement, options analysis and led qualitative analysis. The analysis supported a change in strategic direction which has since been implemented.

Outside of Nous

Prior to Nous, Annalise enjoyed being a research assistant, university tutor and marker in modern history.

Annalise holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from The University of Melbourne along with a Master of Research and a Doctor of Philosophy from Macquarie University.