At the Lab, our Communications and Engagement Officer is a creative strategist with a background in local government, advocacy and marketing. The team at the Lab loves how Arleen can turn complex ideas into punchy copy and is always on the lookout for new ways to best communicate the Lab’s work.

Secretly, Arleen always thought she’d be an investigative journalist or a travel show host. As it turns out, working at a development think tank packs the same amount of adrenaline and opportunities to learn about the world.

When she’s not working at the Lab, you’ll find Arleen running, sunbathing or enjoying the latest foreign film festival.

In a previous life, Arleen worked at the ACT Government, the Embassy of Mexico in Australia, and marketing start-ups. She was also once Head of Training for Raise Our Voice Australia and has volunteered at many other youth, migrant and women's rights organisations.

She has honed her engagement and big picture thinking skills with a double Bachelor in International Studies and Media.