Biography
Ana is a human geographer interested in regional development, migration and policy. Her research focuses on rural, remote and sparsely populated areas and communities, with particular focus on mobility drivers and outcomes within these places and communities. She has a background in economics and business management. Prior to joining Rural Policy Centre at the SRUC she has received her PhD from Charles Darwin University (Australia) and collaborated with rural communities and stakeholders in South Australia, Northern Sweden and Croatia. Ana is currently working on three RESAS projects, looking into Rural Economies, Communities and Land in Scotland, as well as extending her research interests to rural female entrepreneurship, rural health and climate adaptation and mitigation in rural areas.
Research interests:
Rural Futures, Rural migration, Demographic change, Regional development, Rural policy, Community development.