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UM Fresher's Week, Msida, 2025
University leadership Upon joining the UM, I served as Senate Representative on the Board of the Institute for Public Administration and Management. In 2017, I was appointed to a “Solutions” micro-team to reform the University’s ethics and data-protection review processes (risk-based, paperless). I have since served on the University of Malta Research Ethics Committee,. In 2018, I led staff consultations towards a sustainability strategy for the University. I subsequently became a founding member of the University’s Committee for Sustainability (C-SUM), serving until 2023. In 2021, I co-founded the MSc in Economics and have served as its coordinator since contributing to quality audits, annual student retreats and student welfare. I served on the Faculty’s PhD Committee, was active in the establishment of the SEA-EU alliance, and champion Open Science, Women in Science and Engaged Research at UM.
Times Business Breakfast, Attard, 2024
UM Research EXPO, Valletta, 2024
National Service and Leadership I have served on a range of boards, advisory bodies and think tanks (e.g. the Health and Wellbeing Board of the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, the Malta Chamber of Scientists, the Housing Authority Residential Rent Observatory and the Public Policy Think Tank). I also chaired the Forum for Active Community Engagement and the Community Forum of the President’s Foundation.
Vanni Community Van, Bugibba, 2018
Public sector service and leadership During my career in the public sector (Senior Officer, Team Manager, Unit Manager, Deputy Director), I led multidisciplinary teams responsible for research, public consultation, public education multilateral affairs. I regularly represented Malta in the Environmental Policy Review Group (EPRG), ENVECO and the Environmental Communication Network (ECN), and served as National Focal Point for the UNFCCC.
As an academic, I have continued to provide research, advice and other forms of professional service to a wide range of public-sector organisations, including the Environment and Resources Authority, Energy and Water Agency, Housing Authority, Arts Council Malta, Commonwealth Secretariat and several ministries and national agencies.
Third-sector service I have also worked with third-sector and civil-society organisations ranging from the Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society and Valletta 2018 to the Malta Community Chest Fund, Malta Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Earth and other community organisations.
Vatican, 2017
International leadership I am the Executive Director of the Society for the Advancement of Behavioural Economics (SABE), having previously served on its Advisory Board and as Country Representative. I served on scientific committees, hold journal editorial roles (e.g. Journal of Behavioral Economics and Policy, Applied Research in Quality of Life) and have been Guest Editor for several special issues. I regularly evaluate scholarly work and research-funding competitions.
SABE Executive Committee, 2026
Early Days My involvement in university leadership began during my undergraduate years, as founding member of the Association of Students of Commercial Studies and International Secretary and Editor of the University Students’ Council.
University Student Council
Association of Students of Commercial Studies
Select Collaborations
Select Collaborations
Malta Chamber of Scientists
Links to Committee Websites: SABE, SEA-EU, UREC
Boards and Service Archives
UM & National Boards
UM & National Boards
University of Malta
University of Malta
Member, University of Malta Research Ethics and Data Protection Committee (UREC) (2018–present); responsible for updating ethics procedures in 2026.
Faculty Liaison, University of Malta Academic Staff Association (UMASA) (2017–present).
Founding Member, Committee for Sustainability (C-SUM), University of Malta (2018–2023); responsible for staff consultation, the University of Malta’s first sustainability strategy, and green metrics.
Member, Ethics Committee Solutions; responsible for designing the first risk-based, paperless system (2017–2019).
Member, PhD Committee, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy (2017–2023).
Member, Dean’s Research Committee, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy (2016–2018).
Founding Member, Association of Students of Commercial Studies (ASCS) (1988–1992); Editor, Il-Kredit magazine.
International Secretary and Editor, L-Istudent: Leħen l-Istudent Universitarju, University of Malta Student Council (KSU) (1990–1992).
Roles on national committees
Roles on national committees
Committee Member, Health and Wellbeing Board, Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (2022–present).
Chair, Forum for Active Community Engagement, President’s Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society (2016–2020).
Committee Member, Smart Specialisation Thematic Committee (2024).
Committee Member, Housing Authority Residential Rent Observatory (2020–2024).
Committee Member, The Malta Chamber of Scientists (2019–2026).
Advisor, Platform for Women’s Organisations, Office of the President of Malta (2017–2018).
Board Member, The Today Public Policy Think Tank (2017–2018).
Member, Scientific Committee, European Researchers’ Night Malta – “Science in the City” (2017).
Chairperson, Community Forum, President’s Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society (2014–2016).
Senate Representative, Institute for Public Administration and Management, University of Malta (2013–2017).
Member, Climate Change Consultative Council, Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs (2012).
Ex-Officio Member, Malta National Accreditation Board (2011–2012).
Ex-Officio Member, Building Industry Consultative Council (1998).
Member, Eco-Schools Pilot Project (Malta).
Member, National Environmental Education Strategy Action Group (1998).
International Boards
International Boards
Guest Editor, “Community, Livability and Wellbeing in Malta” [Special Issue], Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community (Taylor & Francis) (2026–present).
Member, Editorial Board, Applied Research in Quality of Life / Journal of Quality of Life Studies (2025–present).
Executive Director, Society for the Advancement of Behavioral Economics (SABE) (2024–present).
Guest Editor, “Ecocentric Fisheries Management in European Seas: E-tools, Management Scenarios, and Capacity Building” [Research Topic / Special Issue], Frontiers in Marine Science (2024–present).
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Behavioural Economics and Policy (2020–present).
Guest Editor, “Behavioral, Economic, and Social Drivers of the Circular Economy” [Research Topic / Special Issue], Frontiers in Sustainability (2023–2024).
Affiliated Member, Geary Institute for Public Policy, University College Dublin (2020–2024).
Active Contributor, European University Alliance for the Seas (SEA-EU) Initiative (2019–2025).
Member, Scientific Committee, Society for the Advancement of Behavioral Economics (SABE) (2019, 2020, 2024, 2026).
Member, Advisory Board, Society for the Advancement of Behavioral Economics (SABE) (2017–2025).
Evaluator for international project funds (2015–present).
Ex-Officio Member, European Environment Agency (EEA) Management Board (2010–2011).
National Focal Point, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for Malta (2007–2010).
Country Representative, UN Economic Commission for Europe (Education & Environment) (2005).
Country Representative, Environmental Policy Review Group of the European Commission (2004–2011).
Country Representative, European Environmental Communication Network (EECN) (2004–2011).
Country Representative, ENVECO – European Environmental Economics Network (2004–2011).
Service
Service
Public Sector Service
Public Sector Service
Energy and Water Agency (2022–present).
Environment and Resources Authority.
Heritage Malta.
Malta Housing Authority (2021–2026).
Arts Council Malta (2015–2022).
Institute for Public Services.
Commonwealth Secretariat (2016–2025).
Ministry for Tourism, Culture and the Arts (2014–2016).
Ministry for Sustainable Development, Environment, and Climate Change (2014).
Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs.
MEUSAC (Malta European Union Services) (2012).
EU Malta Regional Development and Dialogue Foundation (2007–2009).
National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (2006).
Malta Standards Authority (2005).
Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure.
Malta–EU Information Centre (MIC) (2001–2003).
Sustainability Indicators Malta Observatory (2001–2002).
National Commission for Sustainable Development (2000–2006).
UNEP – Indian, Mediterranean, Atlantic SIDS Programme (1999).
Ministry of Finance, Valletta (1992–1993); analysis.
Third-sector Service
Third-sector Service
Victoria 31 Ghawdex (2026–present).
Malta Trust Foundation (2026).
Malta Employers’ Association (2023).
Julian Pathfinder Foundation (2022).
Malta Business Bureau (2020).
The Network of European Museums Organisations.
Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO) (2019).
Malta Chamber of Commerce (2018).
University of Malta Academic Staff Association (2017).
Green Budget Europe (2017).
Eunomia (2014).
Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society (2013–2019).
St Aloysius College.
Rotary La Valette Malta (2013–2015).
Malta Community Chest Fund (2012–2014).
Moviment Ta’ Kana (2012–2013).
St Albert College (2012).
Valletta 2018 Foundation (2011–2019).
GAIA Foundation (2007).
Friends of the Earth (2005).
Unjoni Ħaddiema Magħqudin. (2001).
General Workers’ Union. (2001).
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