Dr Rovel Shackleford is a multi-disciplinary mental health professional, economist, and corporate executive based in Melbourne, Australia.

He currently operates as a practicing psychotherapist providing community mental health support, while maintaining a diverse career portfolio across international development, corporate governance, and higher education.

Career History

• Mental Health Practice: Operates as a psychotherapist and life coach. He completed specialised training in mental health, psychology, organisational psychology, and adult learning. His credentials stem from institutions including Monash University, the University of Toronto, Warwick University, and Chisholm Institute.
• Global Economics: Served in long-term advisory roles tracking socio-economic projects across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Middle East. His experience includes roles as a Senior Adviser for the World Bank Group and a Regional Adviser for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
• Corporate & Academic Leadership: Founded the corporate entity Arrina Global in 1988. He previously managed higher education growth as the CEO of Business Development at Federation University Australia and has acted as CEO for engineering and service firms such as Optec Pty Ltd.

Rovel would be delighted to chat with you about anything related to education in mental health, psychology, organisational psychology, and adult learning. His credentials stem from institutions including Monash University, the University of Toronto, Warwick University, and Chisholm Institute.