Professor Rachael McDonald brings a rare combination of clinical authority, translational research, and systems-level implementation expertise in disability, assistive technology (AT), and AI-enabled care. , Professor McDonald works at the intersection of clinical practice, assistive technology systems, and real-world service delivery, with a clear focus on what actually works at scale in disability contexts. Her unique contribution is the ability to move the conversation from concept and aspiration to implementation and outcomes. Professor McDonald integrates frontline disability and AT expertise, AI supported clinical decision making and human in the loop systems, implementation and translational research alongside Industry engagement and commercialisation pathways.