Senior Consultant
Dr Miriam McGarry
Since joining FPC in 2020, Miriam has applied her research experience in diverse contexts. With postgraduate and doctoral qualifications, Miriam is skilled in a range of qualitative data collection and analysis approaches. She has a keen interest in the intersection between environmental and social issues, using her research and analysis skills to contribute to evaluation consultancies in complex policy areas.
Professional background
Miriam works across a range of content areas at FPC, with particular interest in research-led projects. She enjoys working in project areas of built and natural environments, social policy, and cultural industries. Her approach combines rigorous academic research methods with practical application to complex policy areas.
In addition to her Senior Consultant role at FPC, Miriam also works at a a not-for-profit architecture and design firm on housing, public space, environmental restoration, and design research projects. She also hosts a podcast on policies relating to housing affordability, aimed at making complex policy issues accessible to broader audiences.
Since joining FPC in 2020, Miriam has worked on a range of projects in the areas of environmental management, energy efficiency and sustainability, creative industries, public space, and emergency management.
Areas of expertise
Miriam's expertise spans the intersection of environmental and social issues, with particular strength in qualitative research methods, cultural policy analysis, and complex systems evaluation. Her interdisciplinary approach combines sociological insights with practical policy applications.
Specialist Expertise
- Qualitative Research Methods: Skills in qualitative data collection and analysis, including interviews, surveys, and ethnographic approaches
- Desktop Research and Literature Reviews: Expert in comprehensive literature reviews and desktop research methodologies for complex policy areas
- Complex Systems Analysis: Ability to understand and evaluate complex systems involving multiple stakeholders and intersecting policy domains
- Data Synthesis: Skilled in synthesising diverse data sources to produce coherent analysis and actionable recommendations
- Policy and Planning Expertise: Knowledge in policy areas including urban governance, cultural policy, housing and environment.
Education & qualifications
Doctoral thesis examined the impact of MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) on cultural policy and urban planning in Hobart, applying social science qualitative research methods to understand the complex relationships between cultural institutions, policy development, and urban governance.