Penelope Strauss

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Penelope Strauss holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Western Australia and is currently a Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention at the Telethon Kids Institute. Penelope recently led the Trans Pathways project, which is the largest study conducted on the mental health of trans and gender diverse young people in Australia and the barriers experienced when accessing medical and mental health services. Her research aims to decrease rates of suicidality among high risk groups of young people in Australia.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Research Fellow, Telethon Kids Institute
  • 2016–2020
    Research Assistant, Telethon Kids Institute
  • 2015–2016
    Senior Research Officer, University of Western Australia
  • 2016–2016
    Project Coordinator, University of Western Australia
  • 2014–2016
    Research Assistant, Curtin University
  • 2013–2014
    Research Associate, University of Miami

Education

  • 2016 
    University of Western Australia, Master of Public Health
  • 2010 
    University of Miami, Bachelor of Arts
  • 2008 
    Bard College, Associate of Arts

Professional Memberships

  • Public Health Association of Australia
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health
  • International Association for Youth Mental Health
  • Society for Mental Health Research
  • Australian and New Zealand Professional Assocation for Transgender Health

Contact Penelope for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision