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Assistant Professor of Habit Change, Bond University

Gina is one of Australia’s leading experts in habit change and has dedicated her career to helping people understand their habits and how small consistent steps can lead to long term outcomes. Gina holds a PhD in habit change, specialising in sustainable health and well-being. Her passion is translating evidence-based research into simple, actionable strategies to promote long-term positive change. Gina runs the Habit Change Institute. https://www.drginacleo.com

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Assistant Professor, Bond University
  • 2018–2020
    Postdoctoral research fellow, Bond University
  • 2014–2018
    Teaching Fellow, Bond University
  • 2009–2014
    Clinical dietitian, Veteran Care

Education

  • 2017 
    Bond University, PhD/Evidence-based weight loss maintenance
  • 2008 
    Griffith University, Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Publications

  • 2018
    Could habits hold the key to weight loss maintenance? A narrative review,
  • 2018
    Habit-based interventions for weight loss maintenance in adults with overweight and obesity: A randomized controlled trial,

Grants and Contracts

  • 2019
    Innovation Connections Grant
    Role:
    Chief Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Australian Commonwealth Government

Professional Memberships

  • Dietitian Association of Australia