Dr. Ashley Schram

Biography

Ashley Schram is an Associate Professor in the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) at Australian National University, serving as the Deputy Director of the Australian Research Centre for Health Equity (ARCHE). As an interdisciplinary health researcher, Schram investigates the relationships between social structures, policy, governance, equity, and human wellbeing. Her work critically analyzes the systemic changes that influence health outcomes, focusing on governance mechanisms that control the distribution of money and resources within society. In particular, Schram's research addresses how social inequities impact population health outcomes and examines institutional practices that create and sustain privilege within social systems. She has developed the MAPPS (Multidimensional Analysis of Privilege Policy Systems) framework, which guides policy analysis from a critical perspective. Furthermore, Schram is eager to supervise master's and Ph.D. students interested in projects exploring governance structures and resource distribution to reduce social health inequities, alongside other topics related to social impact claims and financial innovations. With qualifications including a BA (Hons) in Psychology, MSc in Measurement Methods, and PhD in Population Health, Schram is committed to advancing knowledge in her field.

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