The Design Futures Initiative is a nonprofit that produces events, workshops and programs focused on Speculative Design, Design Fiction, and Strategic Foresight. Speculative Futures is a network of international chapters and meetups headquartered in San Francisco, CA. These are communities for those interested in Speculative and Critical Design, Design Fiction, Discursive Design, Futurism, Science Fiction or any other incarnation of the approach which involves using Design to speculate… Show more The Design Futures Initiative is a nonprofit that produces events, workshops and programs focused on Speculative Design, Design Fiction, and Strategic Foresight. Speculative Futures is a network of international chapters and meetups headquartered in San Francisco, CA. These are communities for those interested in Speculative and Critical Design, Design Fiction, Discursive Design, Futurism, Science Fiction or any other incarnation of the approach which involves using Design to speculate about alternate futures. We host speakers and workshops with practitioners, teachers, students, and other professionals who will be talking about work or methods in this topic. Show less

Conversations with the world’s leading futurists, where they select one futures tool to share with our global audience of practitioners.Each episode will feature a new international guest, followed by a second mid-week mini-episode in which you’ll have the opportunity to experience the tool in practice, using what we’ve learnt from our interview.

WFR seeks to encourage and facilitate communication among researchers and practitioners in all related fields and from all geographic, social, political, and economic sectors. It is also intended to promote public understanding and education in the methods and use of futures research. The concern of the editors is thus not only with specific techniques and planning tools; we also wish to include analyses of the role of futures research in the larger context of decision-making

The Lever Room is a strategy consultancy focused on leveraging science and research to help global clients deliver and measure systems-level positive impact.Supporting New Zealand business and philanthropy navigate the innovation and impact space, with a focus on purposeful strategy and measurement.Providing strategic advice on the design of outcomes-based monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks, including the design of data collection and collation tools. Ensuring our… Show more The Lever Room is a strategy consultancy focused on leveraging science and research to help global clients deliver and measure systems-level positive impact.Supporting New Zealand business and philanthropy navigate the innovation and impact space, with a focus on purposeful strategy and measurement.Providing strategic advice on the design of outcomes-based monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks, including the design of data collection and collation tools. Ensuring our partners use an evidence based approach for outcomes oriented program design and management, with the aim to continuously refine and deepen theory of change and its application in our programming and advocacy work. Based in Aotearoa New Zealand, with global expertise. Show less

Delivering human-centred experiences through design thinking, organisational experience strategy and new ways of working. We’re collaborating with organisations who want to deliver to their people and help their people deliver to the world.

Led a participatory approach to the review of Food for Good - a foundation set up to consolidate Countdown's charity partnerships and community investments. Worked closely with Countdown employees and organisations at the frontline of food poverty and insecurity to develop theories of change. Explored pathways to positive outcomes for communities and business, while identifying opportunities to maximise procedural and practical efficiencies within the organisation.Food rescue… Show more Led a participatory approach to the review of Food for Good - a foundation set up to consolidate Countdown's charity partnerships and community investments. Worked closely with Countdown employees and organisations at the frontline of food poverty and insecurity to develop theories of change. Explored pathways to positive outcomes for communities and business, while identifying opportunities to maximise procedural and practical efficiencies within the organisation.Food rescue evaluation: Designed and implemented a mixed-methods evaluation to assess the social and economic impact of investment in food rescue. Show less

Advised on the foundation of a coordinating, umbrella organisation for the NGO, healthcare and academic sectors to achieve the collective vision of health and equity in Aotearoa Published public health/food systems and business op-ed columns for Stuff Business and The Spinoff (linked below)Invited to join the coalition steering group and consulted on public launch of coalition and ongoing media communications.

Led FHF New Zealand's engagement with government, parliamentary and political institutions and processes to maximise our influence and create lasting solutions for the prevention of non-communicable diseases.Successfully lobbied for inclusion of avoidable blindness in the UN General Assembly's 3rd High Level Meeting on the prevention of non-communicable diseases.Convened, brokered and developed partnerships with the public and private sector to expand the Fred Hollows… Show more Led FHF New Zealand's engagement with government, parliamentary and political institutions and processes to maximise our influence and create lasting solutions for the prevention of non-communicable diseases.Successfully lobbied for inclusion of avoidable blindness in the UN General Assembly's 3rd High Level Meeting on the prevention of non-communicable diseases.Convened, brokered and developed partnerships with the public and private sector to expand the Fred Hollows Foundation’s capabilities to contribute to coalitions and networks across health and development.Partnered and collaboratively engaged with other non-profit organisations and institutions to achieve maximum influencing impact, and deepen the Foundation’s role as a knowledge leader on development issues (in particular eye health and non-communicable diseases) in the Pacific. Show less

Led the development of political strategy and strong influencing and advocacy campaigns in New Zealand and across the Pacific region. Ensured the Foundation’s alignment with and contribution to global advocacy campaigns within the New Zealand and Pacific context.Ensured quality research was conducted through collaborating with New Zealand civil society to influence New Zealand Government policy on issues that impact poverty, inequality, climate change, gender and the sustainable… Show more Led the development of political strategy and strong influencing and advocacy campaigns in New Zealand and across the Pacific region. Ensured the Foundation’s alignment with and contribution to global advocacy campaigns within the New Zealand and Pacific context.Ensured quality research was conducted through collaborating with New Zealand civil society to influence New Zealand Government policy on issues that impact poverty, inequality, climate change, gender and the sustainable development goals.Ensured the Foundation has an active presence in global working groups and committees that are developing and progressing global advocacy themes and initiatives. Show less

Led organisational development effectiveness and monitoring efforts across each of the FHFNZ program regions (The Pacific, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste) and head office. Designed a programming approach that continuously oriented to outcomes, impacts and results, ensuring the effective management of projects focused on the full cycle of programming from formulation, monitoring, implementation, and review.Led and implemented monitoring, evaluation and learning to ensure the… Show more Led organisational development effectiveness and monitoring efforts across each of the FHFNZ program regions (The Pacific, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste) and head office. Designed a programming approach that continuously oriented to outcomes, impacts and results, ensuring the effective management of projects focused on the full cycle of programming from formulation, monitoring, implementation, and review.Led and implemented monitoring, evaluation and learning to ensure the organisation used an evidence based approach for program design and management; with the aim to continuously refine and deepen theory of change, and its application in our programming and advocacy work. Designed and implemented innovative tools and processes to ensure ongoing effectiveness of current programs, whilst helping to shape thinking for future program design. This enabled greater accountability to all stakeholders and ensure that the Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand had the systems, processes and practices that allow us to hold, develop, and share knowledge across the organization and improve program quality.Further responsibilities included providing advice and expertise on the development of policies, strategies, innovations and best practice in Results Based Management, development cooperation and national development goals. Show less

Responsible for leading monitoring and evaluation efforts across each of the FHFNZ program regions (The Pacific, PNG and Timor Leste). Managed monitoring and evaluation activities for the Pacific Regional Blindness Prevention Programme (Phase 3), the Sustainable Development Fund and any additional funding received. Coordinated program staff and NZAID/AusAid to finalize targets for the life of the programs/projects and appropriate measurement tools and schedules. Senior lead… Show more Responsible for leading monitoring and evaluation efforts across each of the FHFNZ program regions (The Pacific, PNG and Timor Leste). Managed monitoring and evaluation activities for the Pacific Regional Blindness Prevention Programme (Phase 3), the Sustainable Development Fund and any additional funding received. Coordinated program staff and NZAID/AusAid to finalize targets for the life of the programs/projects and appropriate measurement tools and schedules. Senior lead responsible for cross-cutting programmatic information management within the framework of each funding stream (including human rights, gender and sustainability). This included monitoring and evaluation and impact assessment, ensuring that information collected was reflected upon, used for continuous improvement of programs, and was incorporated into consistently high quality reports. Show less

Provided technical advice to heads of state and government ministers on non-communicable diseases with a focus on the impact that diseases such as diabetes have on the sustainable social and economic development of Pacific countries, particularly in the context of climate change and related environmental conditions.

Led research, monitoring and evaluation activities for all local and national services provided by SWAGAA in Swaziland and Mozambique, aimed at decreasing abuse (particularly physical and sexual abuse against women and children). Specific evaluation focus on activities relating to education, counselling and advocacy services. Specific research focus on child trafficking, harassment in the work place and HIV/AIDS.

Designed a Model of Change which outlined the developmental process of substance misuse from offence through to rehabilitation and maintenance. Approved and accredited by the international Correctional Services Accreditation Panel (CSAP).Designed theory manual (part of a national training package) providing an evidence base for best practice for working with offenders identified as having a drug and alcohol misuse problem.Reviewed and advised on the development of the national… Show more Designed a Model of Change which outlined the developmental process of substance misuse from offence through to rehabilitation and maintenance. Approved and accredited by the international Correctional Services Accreditation Panel (CSAP).Designed theory manual (part of a national training package) providing an evidence base for best practice for working with offenders identified as having a drug and alcohol misuse problem.Reviewed and advised on the development of the national training package and implementation/roll out of procedures locally.Designed an assessment measure to determine drug and alcohol programme impact on participants in relation to personal change, motivation and control. Show less

Led on evidence generation for the Make Your Mark Campaign and put in place research and evaluation projects designed to identify the benefits, effectiveness and impact of the Campaign.

Led on research projects related to the evaluation, monitoring, quality assurance, development and design of offending behaviour programmes and modules. This included the management of external contracts and undertaking internal evaluation projects relevant to the Team and Unit’s business plan. Main responsibilities were as follows:• Managed and co-ordinated the national evaluation of all community based sex offender programmes in England and Wales• co-design and management of… Show more Led on research projects related to the evaluation, monitoring, quality assurance, development and design of offending behaviour programmes and modules. This included the management of external contracts and undertaking internal evaluation projects relevant to the Team and Unit’s business plan. Main responsibilities were as follows:• Managed and co-ordinated the national evaluation of all community based sex offender programmes in England and Wales• co-design and management of the evaluation section to ensure effective data management and administration systems Show less

• Researched, analysed, evaluated and monitored policy and operational issues and problems while seeking input from professional bodies, community groups (as appropriate) and service delivery groups• Formulated options which considered the operational implications and sought workable solutions• Evaluated policy proposals to address the outcome of consultation processes, costs and benefits, measures to determine effectiveness, and legislative and other implementation… Show more • Researched, analysed, evaluated and monitored policy and operational issues and problems while seeking input from professional bodies, community groups (as appropriate) and service delivery groups• Formulated options which considered the operational implications and sought workable solutions• Evaluated policy proposals to address the outcome of consultation processes, costs and benefits, measures to determine effectiveness, and legislative and other implementation implications• Made policy proposals to General Management, the Chief Executive, the Minister and Cabinet which met agreed timeliness and quality standards • Contributed to implementation planning for agreed policies with the appropriate Groups and Services.Provided advice and information on compliance with international obligations and policy and legislative issues Show less

Supported the design of correctional programme evaluations across prison and probation. Database development, management and training.