Skills

Data-savvy. Experienced in data analysis software (Microsoft Excel, Python) and visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI, Canva, Adobe InDesign).
Effective communicator. Persuasive writer with ability to foster strong networks of stakeholders across government, academia, and the private sector.
Multilingual. Mother-tongue English with B1 certification in German and French.
Adaptable and research-oriented. Demonstrated ability to rapidly master new policy areas, with demonstrable experience driving outcomes in housing affordability, tax reform, and sustainable development.

Experience

Sydney, Australia | May 2025 to present

Advised the CEO and Head of Policy on priorities for a new Australian NGO focused on democracy, following broad community support for my reform submission to the National AMPLIFICATION on Housing.
Developed and implemented a responsive media strategy to position AMPLIFY in public commentary related to key policy objectives.
Prepared comprehensive briefs on economic and legal developments in Australia and internationally, for a range of expert and non-expert audiences, including impact analyses and risk assessments.

Sydney, Australia | October 2023 to present

Worked closely alongside the CEO at an independent think tank to lead the research and delivery of several high-profile research projects, including:

Evaluating the economic case for banning native forest logging across Australian states and recommending workforce transition plans for affected communities;
Designing a consumer-facing rating system to drive investment into agricultural sustainability, and
Developing a policymaking framework for use as a capacity-building mechanism across Australian jurisdictions.

Presented findings and policy insights at industry conferences and in media interviews, with a combined audience reach of over 15 million.
Secured over AUD 200,000 from philanthropic and corporate funding sources for research and provided substantive administrative support in stakeholder coordination, data collection, website maintenance, and event logistics.

Sydney, Australia | October 2022 to May 2023

Researched and formulated technical advice to respond to client briefs
Built and nurtured strong client relationships, collaborating across departments to best meet both client needs and regulatory requirements
Synthesised legislative updates to Australian tax obligations for public dissemination
Successfully managed a high-volume, diverse caseload and prioritised tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

London, England | January 2021 to July 2021

Established an online campaign in opposition to legislation proposing to restrict legal means of public protest
Drafted and distributed letters employing legal analysis for campaign participants to send to their local MPs
Created informational materials for public awareness of the issue and built a website to publicise the campaign
Leveraged understanding of UK parliamentary environment to engage with English, Welsh, and Scottish MPs to discuss concerns about the proposed legislation and outline alternate policy options

St Andrews, Scotland | September 2019 to June 2019

Authored articles to analyse emerging trends in international affairs, such as the rise in right-wing political factions in Europe and the global implications of the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal
Assessed and vetted article ideas from analysts, ensuring alignment with audience interests and publication goals
Edited draft articles for clarity, grammatical accuracy, and consistency while providing feedback to analysts on conceptual focus and content structure

University of Law, London | June 2020 to June 2021

Graduate research project on evaluating the efficacy of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 in preventing human trafficking

University of St Andrews | June 2016 to June 2020

Graduate dissertation on evaluating gender-based responses to reintegrating Foreign Terrorist Fighters

International School of Zurich | June 2014 to June 2016