Cathy M. Email & Phone Number

An accomplished researcher, leader and advisor with specialist expertise in Australian foreign policy, defence and national security, including nuclear and strategic policy, I have forged a highly successful career spanning industry, government and academia.I am passionate about driving cross-functional collaboration to find the most appropriate pathway forward to complex and challenging policy issues, underpinned by my talent for drawing connections between seemingly disparate areas. With my exceptional project management skills, I confidently plan and lead the delivery of initiatives that support government stakeholders to achieve critical military and national security outcomes. A clear and confident communicator, I engage effectively with a variety of audiences ranging from frontline staff to external vendors and senior executives. I am also able to negotiate with stakeholders, persuading them towards a desired outcome or position through the provision of data-driven insights. My exceptional interpersonal skills allow me to be a true people connector, and I pride myself on my ability to establish, maintain and grow productive professional networks, as well as my influential communication style.As a leader, I build high-performing teams of staff who are motivated and empowered to own their work and their performance. I lead from the front and demonstrate the skills, capabilities, and behaviours I expect of my staff to inspire them to do the same.