Meet Annemarie Ashton-Wyatt
Annemarie studied communications and digital design at Edith Cowan University. She achieved a First-Class Honours for a collaborative project using art therapy to assist family carers to re-enter the workforce.
After moving to Canberra, she worked for many years as an executive policy and research manager in the not-for-profit sector while completing post-graduate studies in social research at the Australian School of Demography, ANU. Key achievements included submissions to the Australian Government’s Inquiry into Better Support for Carers and the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Disability Care and Support.
Annemarie grew her career with several years as a Senior Researcher at the Regional Australia Institute working closely with the highest levels of government and business in Australia. She specialized in small population data analysis, regional competitiveness, and was lead author for several research reports.
Life-long interests in agriculture led to the establishment of a small alpaca farm in 2013, while also working as a sub-contractor for some of Australia’s most innovative consultancy companies. This has extended her knowledge of agribusiness and regional development.
Services
With over two decades in social and regional research, Annemarie blends rigorous methods, policy insight, and empathy to help organisations design projects, measure impact, and communicate evidence clearly to decision‑makers and communities.
Approach
Reflective communication
Annemarie begins by listening, co-designing your research brief, then guides you through planning, delivery, and reflection with calm, expert support.
Structured practice
Her structured phases—discovery, analysis, strategy, evaluation—make the most complex projects feel manageable and grounded in real-world experience.
Analysis and data interpretation
Skilled in translating dense data into clear stories, Annemarie provides practical strategies, policies and procedures to support your leadership team and workforce.
Collaborative evaluation.
Annemarie works alongside your staff, not over them. She builds internal capability and understanding of evaluation methods while delivering robust, independent reports.
Insightful solutions tailored to your needs 