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Theresa Symons

Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia

Theresa Symons is a PhD student with the School of Arts and Social Sciences Monash University Malaysia, embarking on a research topic entitled “Going beyond spiritual, ecological and social divides: Tracking relational system change in moving from a needs-based to a rights-based approach for Good Shepherd Sisters in Asia.” She successfully completed her confirmation milestone in June 2023.

Theresa’s focus lies in contributing to existing knowledge and praxis on facilitating systems change within faith-based organizations, guiding them toward adopting a rights-based approach. Her academic pursuits are deeply rooted in her extensive work experience in leadership roles spanning over 16 years with both the Good Shepherd Sisters Malaysia and the Good Shepherd International Foundation Italy.

For Theresa, learning is a lifelong adventure. As she navigates the new-found realm of academia, she firmly believes that every experience, every challenge and every lesson contributes to growth and impact for herself and the wider community as she continues to facilitate change for individual and collective transformation.

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