Dr Isabella Garti is a midwifery researcher based at the Molly Wardaguga Institute of First Nations Birth Rights, Charles Darwin University-Australia. With a strong focus on preeclampsia care, midwifery education, strengthening health systems and health service redesign, she brings a unique blend of clinical insight, education, and research expertise.

Isabella currently co-leads the development of a Birthing on Country Toolkit to help maternity services both Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Organisations (ACCHOs) and health services build and expand culturally safe care in Australia.

She’s also leading a Gates Foundation–funded sub award to digitise preservice midwifery education in Nigeria, creating innovative tools for the next generation of midwives. Whether working in Australia or abroad, Isabella is all about improving outcomes for mothers and babies through collaboration, innovation, and education.