Professor Wendy Patton is Head of the School of Learning and Professional Studies at Queensland University of Technlogy (QUT). Wendy is a past editor of the AJCD and is well known internationally for her work in career development theory. For many years she has researched career change and career development over the lifespan, as well as support for individuals engaging in these processes.
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