Dr. Rachel Burgess, an esteemed researcher and academic, hails from the rich cultural heritage of the Wonnarua people of the lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales. Living on Miriwoong Country in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, she embodies a commitment to indigenous identity and cultural understanding.
Rachel’s contributions to research, education, and community development have led to substantial strides in Aboriginal maternal and child health research and kidney health initiatives in remote Aboriginal communities. Her unwavering commitment to indigenous knowledge systems, coupled with her academic rigor, embodies a holistic approach to scholarship—one that embraces history, culture, and community.