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
​Miriam has applied research experience in diverse contexts. With postgraduate and doctoral qualifications, Miriam is skilled in a range of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis approaches. Miriam 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. 

Past employment
​Prior to joining First Person Consulting, Miriam has 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, in creative industries, sociology and international development contexts. 

Miriam's recent projects include:
  • 2020-2021, Community Based Bushfire Management Final Evaluation, Country Fire Authority and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (Safer Together)
  • 2020-2021, Evaluation of the Homeward Bound Leadership Program, Homeward Bound
  • 2020, Solar for Low Income Households Program Process Evaluation, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
  • 2020, Local Incident Management Planning Evaluation, Wellington Shire Council
  • 2020, Local Government Energy Saver Program Final Evaluation, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
  • 2020, More Efficient Homes Pilot Program, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
  • 2020, Fire Ready Victoria Evaluation, Country Fire Authority
Qualifications
Miriam completed a PhD in sociology from the University of Tasmania 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 from the University of Melbourne.