With a storied history of more than 165 years of teaching and research excellence, our faculty strives to remain at the forefront of tertiary education.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences maintains strong alignment with industry, government and community needs through discussion with our Industry Advisory Board. It is made up of thought leaders from diverse fields of practice important to the arts and humanities, social sciences and education. Our board members have a strong commitment to our University and play a pivotal advisory role in shaping our strategies.
Amelia Metcalf
Founder and Managing Director, Bourke Street Advisory
Amelia is the founder and managing director of Bourke Street Advisory. Amelia has more than two decades of experience working in, or with, government. Previously she was an executive-level federal public servant, before moving into government relations at telecommunications provider. More recently, she served as a senior political and policy adviser to two federal Cabinet Ministers for five years, before starting Bourke Street Advisory in 2023.
Amelia has a Bachelor of Arts (International Relations) from the Australian National University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Canberra.
Angela Cummine
Principal, Climate and Sustainability, Deloitte
Angela is a Principal in Deloitte’s Climate and Sustainability practice. She completed a DPhil in Politics as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University on sovereign wealth funds. During her doctoral studies, she worked as a consultant to the inaugural Chairman of the Australian Future Fund and the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF). She published her doctoral research as a book 'Citizens Wealth', with Yale University Press.
Angela has worked on electoral reform as a researcher for the British Academy, a policy advisor in the Australian Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and Senior Executive in NSW Government.
Ed Miller
Director, Policy and Analytics, Energy Futures Foundation
Ed Miller is Deputy Executive Director at the Energy Futures Foundation, where he works on the economic, commercial and regulatory challenges involved in decarbonising Australian freight sector. He previously served as Managing Director of an Australian founded social enterprise, working on new models of public-private funding for workforce development programs around the world. He has worked extensively in public policy, advocacy, social impact evaluation for international development, and political communications.
Ed holds a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney - where he was awarded the Deans Undergraduate Scholarship for Economics, and won the World and Australasian Universities Debating Championships.
Iqra Bhatia
Associate Director, Corporate and Institutional Banking, National Australia Bank
Iqra is an Associate Director in the Corporate and Institutional Banking division at NAB, working with clients across the ASX200, Private Corporate, Family Office and Commercial Property space. Her passion lies in building strong customer relationships and providing innovative solutions across different industries and sectors. Iqra worked at the Commonwealth Bank, Deloitte and KPMG over the course of her career.
Iqra is committed to giving back to communities. As a Banking and Financial Services Oath Youth Ambassador with the Ethics Centre, Iqra supported the next generation of professionals in adopting a strong ethical foundation. Iqra also contributed to designing youth development programs and initiating engagement through a volunteering program with Nirrumbuk in partnership with Jawun Indigenous Corporation. She was also a Fast Forward Mentor with The Smith Family where she provided ongoing mentoring to high school students, contributing towards the success of their secondary education.
Mary Darwell
Board Director and Independent Advisor, Creative Industries
Mary Darwell is board director and independent advisor on creative industries, infrastructure development, sustainability, engagement and communications, and governance. Mary has led significant NSW cultural, creative and heritage institutions: the Museums of History NSW, the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust and Arts NSW. She has also held senior roles in the NSW Cabinet Office and within the private sector, including with energy company AGL.
Mary has served on arts boards, including with Sydney Festival, Museums and Galleries NSW and Carriageworks.
Natalie Yan-Chatonsky
Founder and CEO, Full Time Lives
Natalie is an innovation consultant dedicated to future-proofing organisations by designing experiences that meet the needs of diverse customer and employee groups. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in product design, development and marketing, she has been a pioneer of trends such as e-commerce, mobile experiences, digital payments and tech-enabled social services.
As an Asian Australian with a late-life ADHD diagnosis, Natalie is passionate about fostering positive cultural change, promoting mental health and equity for marginalised groups in workplaces and civil society. She advises the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA)’s board and leadership team on promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) across the banking and finance sector as the Chair of their DEI Council. A finalist in the Health and Wellbeing category of the Australian Business Book Awards for her book ‘The Art of Full Time Living,’ she is focused on enabling women to thrive in all seasons of life. Natalie is an alumna of the University of Sydney.
Rob Sturrock
Program Director Community Services, Australian Council of Social Services
Rob is the Program Director at Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS), leading the community services policy work. Rob has been involved in public policy development, advocacy and research at various levels of government, as well as within the community and private sectors including the Centre for Policy Development as a Policy Director, and at the Smith Family as Senior Manager Public Policy and Advocacy. Rob has expertise in social policy, community service delivery, poverty, disadvantage and education.
Rob has a Masters degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Rob is also an author and advocate on fatherhood and gender equality in his spare time.
Tim Jordan
Commissioner, Australian Energy Market Commission
Tim is an energy transition economist, with 20 years of experience across finance, consulting and public policy. A Commissioner at the Australian Energy Market Commission since 2022, Tim works to accelerate the energy transition and meet our climate goals.
Before the AEMC, Tim worked at Deutsche Bank, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Pollination, AlphaBeta and the Australian Government. Tim is an alumni of the University of Sydney.
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