I am a committed public service professional, with over 10 years of government experience. My project management, stakeholder engagement, policy development and foreign policy skills have all been refined across various rewarding roles in local, state and federal government. I am passionate about Australia’s place in the world and working with others to contribute to efforts that shape, protect and enhance Australia’s global standing and reputation. At all other times I’m an international relations and space fanatic, political enthusiast, film admirer and amateur cook. In both work and life, I have always maintained an outwards perspective and appreciation of the bigger picture - constantly fascinated by opportunities and solutions outside of my comfort zone, and where I can contribute to helping an increasingly connected world. My time in New York was an extraordinary fulfilling opportunity to realise these values, and cement for me a long term interest in international engagement and public policy.My event management experience made clear to me that I had a strong inclination towards projects and thrived in fast paced environments. While an unlikely trajectory, it was these event sector opportunities which culminated in my first professional role in foreign policy and the start to my career in international relations.