We are a core team of development practitioners, thinkers and idea curators, working alongside a network of independent experts and partners across the region who are committed to shaping the future of Australia’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
Together, we bring experience spanning on-the-ground development programming, government policymaking, and applied analysis across the foreign policy, development, justice and security domains.
The Lab's core team
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CEO
Our CEO is an international development expert with a background in Government, non-government organisations, private sector and public policy. The team at the Lab loves how Bridi helps the international affairs community tackle development challenges with a healthy combination of kind heartedness and cut through clarity.
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General Manager
Our General Manager is a multi-passionate development practitioner with a background in peacebuilding and governance as well a knack for organisational development and strategy. The team at the Lab loves how Martina brings together different perspectives and facilitates collaborative strategising and problem-solving.
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Director of Analysis
Our Director of Analysis is an international development practitioner with expertise in development strategy and evaluation. Geordie has a background in Government, NGOs and consulting. The team at the Lab loves Geordie's ability to think through the possible impact of big policy and institutional changes on equality, poverty and people's lives.
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Senior Analyst
Our Senior Analyst is an international development expert, with a special interest in development in Southeast Asia. Mira is a keen strategic thinker with a background in policy research and analysis, business development, and program design. The team at the Lab loves her ability to connect the strategic dots and her commitment to deeply understanding the perspectives of everyone in the room.
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Project Officer
Our Project Officer is a passionate emerging development practitioner with a background in public health and international relations. The team at the Lab loves Laetitia’s ability to dive into anything we throw at her with her ‘give-it-a-go’ attitude. We love her ability to combine academic knowledge with international and local experience.
The Lab's collaborating experts and strategic advisors
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Collaborating Expert
Victoria is a foreign policy expert focused on the interaction of socio-political trends, development and security. She collaborates with the Lab on selected analytical and editorial work, bringing expertise in US politics, public opinion and the Australia–US relationship. She is also the editor of the Lab's Intel.
Collaborating Expert
Blake is an independent national security and intelligence specialist with a focus on building capacity and resilience across the Pacific. He works with the Lab on selected analytical and advisory projects, applying structured analytical methods and a strong focus on practical impact. The team values Blake’s ability to break complex problems down to their core questions and his commitment to amplifying the perspectives of experts across the region.
Collaborating Expert
Arleen is an independent communications and engagement specialist with a background in local government, advocacy and marketing. She collaborates with the Lab on communications and outreach, bringing a creative approach to translating complex ideas into clear, punchy content. The team values Arleen’s instinct for what will land with different audiences and her constant curiosity about new ways to communicate the Lab’s work.
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Strategic Advisor
Madeleine is a development policy expert with a background in international aid and development, law, and human-centred design. The team at the Lab values her ability to wear multiple hats and her patience and willingness to teach everyone what she knows.
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Strategic Advisor
William is a strategic thinker with a background in defence, climate change and security. He brings together a broad and eclectic set of interests, and as it turns out, this silo-breaking is a perfect fit for the Lab.
Strategic Advisor
Sophie is a sustainability and environment expert with a climate science background. The team at the Lab values her focus, advocacy work and commitment to the future.
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Strategic Advisor
Michael is an international policy expert with a background in government, academia, and legal practice. The team at the Lab values his versatility, quick wit, and deep commitment to improving the practice of development.
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Strategic Advisor
Richard is a development expert with a background in the development contractor community, Government, and numerous executive boards. The team at the Lab values his wit, ambition, and pragmatism.
