Dr Miriam (Mim) McGarry
Bachelor of Arts (History) (Hons) | Graduate Certificate in Research Methods | Doctor of Philosophy (Sociology)
​Associate Consultant

• Bio
• Recent projects
• Qualifications

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Background
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, and uses her research and analysis skills to contribute to evaluation consultancies in complex policy areas. 
 
Miriam works across a range of content areas at FPC, with particular interest in research-led project. She enjoys working in project areas of built and natural environments, social policy, and cultural industries.
 
Miriam is employed part time, and when not at FPC, she works for 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.
 
Past employment
​Prior to joining First Person Consulting, Miriam worked as a researcher in a range of settings, including Monash University, University of Tasmania, and University of South Australia. Her work has applied social science qualitative research methods to cultural policy, urban planning, and creative industries strategies. Miriam has also worked in academic teaching and communications roles. 

Miriam's recent projects include:

• Alternative Body Disposal Options Research, Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
• Festival of Place Outcomes Evaluation, Transport for NSW
• Shellfish Reef Restoration Social and Economic Impact Research Project, The Nature Conservancy
• Evaluation of the Greener Public Spaces Premier’s Priority, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
• Outcomes evaluation for the Grains Agronomy and Pathology Partnership program, DPI NSW
• Lapsing program evaluation of Film Victoria’s Development Programs, Film Victoria
• Social and economic benefits of outdoor trading, Moonee Valley City Council
• Community Based Bushfire Management Final Evaluation, Country Fire Authority and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (Safer Together)
• Solar for Low Income Households Program Process Evaluation, Departmzent of Planning, Industry and Environment
• Local Incident Management Planning Evaluation, Wellington Shire Council
• Local Government Energy Saver Program Final Evaluation, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
• More Efficient Homes Pilot Program, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

Qualifications
Miriam has a PhD in sociology from the University of Tasmania, completed in 2018. Her thesis examined the impact of Mona (Museum of Old and New Art) on cultural policy and urban planning in Hobart. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and Art History from the University of Melbourne.