Dr Florence Boulard is an interdisciplinary scholar specialising in research and teaching on the Francophone Islands in the Pacific. She is a senior lecturer in Humanities and Education at James Cook University in Townsville. She is also the director of the Academy of Modern Languages for the College of Arts, Society and Education. A passionate educator, Dr Boulard was appointed as Associate Dean Learning and Teaching between 2019-2021. She is also a current member (academic expert - engagement) of the Academic Board of James Cook University.