Dr. Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher, and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. Anita is best known for her role as an on-screen expert and campaign lead for the Don’t Stop the Music documentary that aired on the ABC in late 2018. She is internationally recognized for her unique work in translating the scientific research of neuroscientists and psychologists to the everyday parent, teacher, and student. Anita brings a wealth of experience as an active educator to every presentation. She is an experienced classroom teacher and conductor (Canberra Grammar School), has been the musical director for three award-winning productions and she has over a decade of experience as a teacher educator across all areas of tertiary education (University of Canberra and the Australian National University).