Theodora has a BA with double major in Sociology (UNSW), Master of Cultural Heritage (Deakin Uni) as well as Graduate Diplomas in Communication Management (UTS) and History (UNSW). Her interest centres on the history of clothing and the ways dress communicates identity, social values, and social change - an area that forms the focus of her current PhD research. She has been training adults for over 30 years in her corporate career, and since 2012 has curated numerous costume and art exhibitions and convened multiple conferences examining the role and contribution of women.

Theodora has presented her research at HR Transformation and Organisational Change conferences, and at the Museums Australia (now AmaGA) and Costume Society of America conferences. She is passionate about life-long learning and staying curious. She believes this brings people together as each person has something to contribute from learning or lived experience.