Fiona is a Senior Analyst at NineSquared with a background in environmental economics, transport economics, cost-benefit analysis, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, transport policy and planning and strategy. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and International Business with a major in Economics from Griffith University. Fiona has extensive experience in economic research and analysis, having contributed to a wide array of significant projects.
Recent experience
- Developed cost-benefit analyses for infrastructure projects such as the Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department, Barron River Bridge, and the Sunshine Coast Motorway.
- Conducted research on the economic impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on Queensland industries and contributing to the development of an economic model to assess these impacts.
- Contributed to an analysis of transport infrastructure, assessing the economic benefits of projects designed to improve connectivity and reduce congestion. This piece of work included evaluating the potential economic impacts of proposed rail and road projects across various regions in Australia.
- Undertaking active transport related cost-benefit analyses utilising the TMR Active Transport Evaluation Tool for projects such as the Currumbin Creek Active Transport Project and Moggill Road Cycleway
- Assessed the opportunities and benefits of tourism initiatives, including analysing the financial viability of developing nature-based tourism in Queensland. Project insights supported strategic planning for increasing tourism revenue and local job creation.
- Developed and refined economic models that support decision-making processes for public and private sector clients. These models include scenario analysis tools that allow stakeholders to explore different outcomes based on varying economic assumptions.
- Undertook policy evaluations, including assessing the impact of various regulatory frameworks on industry sectors. This included detailed economic modelling to predict the outcomes of policy changes on market dynamics and business operations.
- Facilitated workshops and managed engagement with diverse groups of stakeholders.
- Facilitated workshops and engaging with Traditional Owners to understand their aspirations of a project and presented reasonable strategies for the project to progress while aligning with the aspirations of the Traditional Owners.
- Developed demand modelling and probabilistic estimates of future funeral costs, applying statistical modelling techniques to predict long-term trends and help businesses in the funeral industry plan for future economic conditions.
- Ecosystem mapping of Queensland manufacturing hub networks, undertaking the research, stakeholder engagements and reporting.