We are a core team of development practitioners, thinkers and idea curators and a network of people in the region who want to shape the future of Australia’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
Meet the team
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CEO
At the Lab, 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 love 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
At the Lab, 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 love how Martina brings together different perspectives and facilitates collaborative strategising and problem-solving.
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Director of Analysis
At the Lab, 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
At the Lab, 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 love her ability to connect the strategic dots and her commitment to deeply understanding the perspectives of everyone in the room.
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Senior Analyst
At the Lab, our Senior Analyst is a strategic thinker with a background in defence, climate change and security. Will brings together a broad and eclectic set of interests and as it turns out, this silo breaking is a perfect fit for the Lab. When he's not working at the Lab, you’ll find Will hiking or swimming.
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Senior Analyst
At the Lab, our Senior Analyst is a foreign policy expert focused on the interaction of socio-political trends, development and security. Victoria is an experienced researcher and media commentator with a background in US politics, public opinion and the Australia-US relationship.
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Project Assistant
At the Lab, our Project Assistant is a passionate emerging development practitioner with a background in public health and international relations. The team at the Lab love 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.
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Strategic Advisor
At the Lab, our Strategic Advisor is a development policy expert with a background in international aid and development, law, and human-centered design. The team at the Lab love Maddie’s ability to wear multiple hats and her patience and willingness to teach everyone what she knows.
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Strategic Advisor
At the Lab, our Strategic Advisor is a development expert with a background in the development contractor community, Government, and numerous executive boards. The team at the Lab love his wit, ambition, and pragmatism.
Strategic Advisor
At the Lab, our Strategic Advisor is a sustainability and environment expert with a climate science background. The team at the Lab love her focus, advocacy work and commitment to the future.
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Strategic Advisor
At the Lab, our Strategic Advisor is an international policy expert with a background in government, academia, and legal practice. The team at the Lab love Michael’s versatility, his quick wit, and deep commitment to improving the practice of development.
