Zin Mar Myint, originally from Myanmar, is currently a final year doctorate candidate in the School of Communication, Creative Industries Faculty. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy University of Pharmacy, Yangon and a Master of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications from Kansas State University. In 2018, she founded QUT Myanmar Student Association, the first Myanmar student organisation in the state of Queensland, and currently serves as President. She has a professional background as a journalist for five years and her ongoing research activities in Myanmar enables her to build and maintain networks within domestic and diaspora Myanmar communities.