Erin O'Brien

Dr Erin O'Brien is an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow and Associate Professor in the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith University. Her research examines political activism, advocacy, and participation, studying the interplay between activists, market actors, and the state in the construction of knowledge and formation of policy to combat global problems including modern slavery and environmental degradation. Dr O'Brien's current research investigates political consumerism and investorism - the mobilisation of consumers and investors for political causes.