Associate Professor Courtney Ryder is a distinguished Aboriginal ECR injury epidemiologist and Matthew Flinders Fellow at Flinders University. She serves as the Discipline Lead for Injury Studies in the College of Medicine and Public Health. Her research focuses on Indigenous Data sovereignty and knowledge interface methodology to address health inequities among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. She has received numerous accolades, including the 2023 NHMRC Investigator grant for her innovative work in transforming injury outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Courtney Ryder’s academic journey began with a double degree in Biomedical Engineering and Science from Flinders University, followed by a PhD from UNSW. Her career is marked by significant contributions to public health, particularly in the areas of injury and trauma, and she is recognized for her leadership in transforming student learning and public health education.