Mareese joined Sydney School of Education and Social Work in February 2017 as a PhD candidate and early-career researcher. Entered the Social Work School with a Wingara Mura scholarship. Mareese brings with her 20-years' teaching experience. Her specialist areas are Aboriginal healing frameworks and ways, interpersonal trauma, counselling, social justice, children’s rights and human rights.
Mareese brings extensive years of experience in training and community education with frontline Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal workers in the trauma field. She has consulted, developed, implemented and evaluated ASQA-accredited community services and health training targeting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal workers.
Mareese has strong commitment to human rights and this is reflected in her curriculum development, teachings and community engagement and practice. Her influences include ongoing cultural safety commitments to training, education and frontline client engagement.