Asaesja brings a unique mix of skills and experience, holding a bachelor's degree in biomedical science and public relations, coupled with over ten years of senior stakeholder engagement and public relations experience. Her expertise covers a broad range of disciplines including government relations, customer and industry engagement, issues management, media relations, and community engagement. Asaesja has worked across many complex areas of science including antimicrobial resistance, climate change, genetic engineering and infectious diseases. Asaesja works for Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, as the Engagement Lead for the Antimicrobial Resistance Mission, and is currently studying a double masters in public health and infectious disease intelligence.