Professor Naomi Cocks is Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching in the Faculty of Business and Law at Curtin University. A speech pathologist by background, she has held academic and leadership positions at universities in both the United Kingdom and Australia, bringing extensive experience in higher education, curriculum development, and educational leadership.

In her current role, Naomi provides strategic leadership for learning and teaching across the faculty, working with academic leaders to enhance curriculum quality, student success, and educational innovation. She is particularly interested in creating engaging, inclusive and evidence-informed learning experiences that prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world.

Alongside her leadership responsibilities, Naomi is an active researcher whose work focuses on communication disorders associated with neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. Her research explores communication participation, conversation-focused interventions, and co-design approaches that support people living with communication difficulties and their communication partners.

Naomi is passionate about fostering excellence in both teaching and research and is committed to advancing collaborative, innovative and impactful practices across higher education.