Our people

Helping us deepen our connections with communities, challenge our current thinking, and stay focused on the future.

Our research leads and affiliated researchers work with others to develop solutions to critical policy challenges. Our broad network includes scholars from the University of Sydney, Australia and the world as well as those from outside the academy.

Led by Director Kate Harrison Brennan, our core team has expertise in all dimensions of the policy process, from community organising and government relations, to policy analysis and strategic communications.

Our senior associates and global visitors are renowned researchers and practitioners in civil society, think tanks, politics and business whose experience and expertise enriches our work.