Meet the Team
The team of the James Martin Institute comprises public policy professionals and experts from across a wide range of disciplines. For enquiries, please contact [email protected].
Board
The James Martin Institute benefits from having an outstanding Board of Directors, who bring considerable expertise, experience and networks across a range of public policy areas relevant to the Institute.
Board
Professor Peter Shergold AC
Chair of the Board
Martin Bowles AO PSM
Board Member
The Hon. Prof. Verity Firth AM
Board Member
Professor Emma Johnston
Board Member
Jillian Kilby
Board Member
Joseph Rizk AM
Board Member
Fiona Docherty
Board Member
Staff
Our staff are experienced public policy professionals and experts in their fields.
Staff
Libby Hackett
Chief Executive Officer
Dr Vafa Ghazavi
Executive Director, Research & Policy
Andreas Kaufmann
Senior Manager, Communications & Engagement
Jo Attwooll
Chief of Staff, Research and Policy Manager
Frances Kitt
Senior Research & Policy Manager
Yvonne Lui
Head of Operations & Executive Officer
Hugh Piper
Research & Policy Manager
Lara Bate
Digital Communications & Events Associate
Research Advisory Group
Our Research Advisory Group provides expert advice regarding our research activities.
Research Advisory Group
Professor Margaret Harding
Chair of the Research Advisory Group
Nathan Martin
Research Advisory Group
Associate Professor Myra Hamilton
Research Advisory Group
Professor Karen Soldatic
Research Advisory Group
Anne Hampshire
Research Advisory Group
Tim McMinn
Research Advisory Group
Dr Aruna Sathanapally
Research Advisory Group
Dr Samantha Sharpe
Research Advisory Group
University Key Contacts
Our University Key Contacts are the central points of contact for assistance and advice in navigating our member universities.
University Key Contacts
Nerida Dalton
University Key Contact
Dr Annette McLaren
Western Sydney University Key Contact
Kim Pascoe
University of Sydney Key Contact
