Dr Sasha Davies is a **cognitive and developmental psychologist** with extensive experience in **psychological research**, **higher education**, and **curriculum design**. Her research explores cognitive change in the perinatal period, early parenthood, empathy, and developmental well-being across the lifespan. She has **published peer-reviewed articles**, presented at national and international conferences, and **supervised research** at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr Davies has a strong background in **applied statistical analysis** and **research design**, with a focus on rigorous, ethically grounded methods in psychology. She has **subject matter expertise** in psychology units across all year levels in **tertiary education** and is known for fostering critical thinking, reflective practice, and **scientific literacy** in students. In addition to her academic work, Dr Davies is an **experienced science communicator**. She has written articles and blogs for a general audience, contributed to media interviews including BBC World (London), and appeared on psychology-focused podcasts. Through this work, she brings a unique ability to **translate complex psychological research** into accessible, real-world insights for both **professional and public audiences.**