Our Team

Dr Planning Saw is a youth advocate, researcher, and doctor passionate about health equity, public health, and youth participation in research and policy. He has co-authored multiple publications in the Medical Journal of Australia, including contributions to the Future Healthy Countdown 2030 consensus statement (a national partnership of MCRI, ARACY, and VicHealth), as well as papers on youth decision-making, youth-led approaches to health equity, and the rationale for lowering the voting age. He is currently leading a Photovoice study exploring how young people are affected by the economic and commercial determinants of health. Planning is Co-Founder of Global Health Youth Connect, a youth-led non-profit advancing health literacy and the social determinants of health in schools and communities. In 2024, he was recognised as Rising Star in Youth Health by the Australian Association for Adolescent Health.

Tanisha is a proud Kanolu woman committed to social justice, equity, and self-determination. She is deeply passionate about contributing to the betterment of First Nations youth and communities. Since completing a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University in 2020, she has worked across the not-for-profit sector in career support and program development roles. Tanisha aspires to be a leader who drives meaningful, practical change, particularly in advancing education equity and expanding opportunities for young Australians to shape their own futures. She is motivated by a strong commitment to supporting systems and initiatives that empower First Nations people and strengthen communities for the long-term.

Matthew is a legal and policy professional, with 3+ years of experience in policy, legal, and interdisciplinary research and analysis. His research has focused on international relations, human rights, and international law. As a 2026 New Colombo Plan Scholar, Matthew lived and studied in Indonesia, undertaking research exploring Indonesian youth perceptions of Australia's multicultural identity, and whether Australia's cultural diversity is a source of soft power and regional engagement. Matthew's interest in future generations policy, and in law, policy, and governance reform, was encouraged by a research placement with Foundations for Tomorrow in November 2022, and led to continued engagement. He was a co-author to "Future Generations Policy, Governance and Leadership: 'Ending Policrastination'" (2026).

Lucy is a digital transformation professional with four years' experience working across technology consulting and in-house product roles. As a product manager, she specialises in designing and delivering user-centred digital and data solutions, with experience spanning retail, healthcare, government, and mining sectors. Her work focuses on translating complex needs into practical, scalable platforms that create measurable impact. As a Foundations for Tomorrow 2026 Fellow, Lucy is deeply interested in the intersection of digital innovation and future generations policy. She is motivated by the potential for technology to support long-term, sustainable outcomes when paired with inclusive co-design and systems thinking.

Emmett is an experienced policy researcher, having worked in a number of policy and project management roles and state and federal departments. With a background in international relations and ethics, his research has focused on the intersection of technology, security, and ethics. Emmett is a firm believer in interdisciplinary approaches to policy and advocacy and in the importance of promoting youth perspective in politics and international affairs, having held leadership positions with the Young Australians in International Affairs and the Young Diplomats Society in Melbourne. His most recent research has focused on justice constrained longtermism, the social construction of threats from emerging technologies, and the mechanisms for international coordination in addressing global risks.

Paris has a strong commitment to sustainability and social justice through roles in the non-profit sector, looking to achieve long-term lasting community impact supported by sustainable outcomes, inclusion, and equitable opportunities for future generations. She has a bachelor's degree in both Biochemistry and International Studies and a professional background in people-focused roles from climate advocacy to engagement with rural and remote areas, balancing strategic thinking with practical execution in order to empower communities. She is motivated by seeing the good in people and the belief that lasting impact is built through trust, collaboration, and a community-first mindset.

Ahna Maree Barker is a proud young queer woman with Biripi, Dunghutti and Lebanese heritage. She is an advocate and creative based in Meanjin/Brisbane. Ahna's passion for advocacy is driven by her personal experiences with issues impacting youth, women, First Nations people and people with disabilities. Ahna wants to ensure all voices are heard, especially young people's.

Ahna shares her First Nations culture by creating contemporary Indigenous artwork which conveys her love for the land, her experiences and as a form of storytelling. Ahna hopes to share the oldest continuous culture in the world proudly.

Bianca is passionate about protecting future generations by supporting a just and clean energy transition. She is a chartered chemical engineer who has complimented her technical engineering skill set with management experience as a CEO, strategy experience via working at management consulting firm BCG and by completing an MBA. Bianca currently works in strategy with a focus on green hydrogen, batteries and water. Bianca has developed her board and governance skills via completing the AICD Company Directors Course and through a variety of roles including: South East Water director, Global Shapers Australia board chair, YWCA QLD non-executive director, Youth Without Borders CEO & Director, Victorian Red Cross Divisional advisory board member, Bush Heritage Australia advisory board member and University of Queensland Academic board member. A sought after advisor and speaker, she has spoken at national and international forums, most notably the UN Stockholm+50 on the protection of future generations and at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of New Champions (i.e. Summer Davos) on battery supply chain challenges.

Gisele is a senior executive at a global technology company, focusing on improving government service delivery with the help of technology. She previously practised as an international trade lawyer in Geneva and London, representing a number of governments before the World Trade Organization on a range of issues including energy subsidies. Gisele advised three federal cabinet ministers on international affairs, trade, industry and innovation policy including former Foreign Minister and Deputy Leader, Julie Bishop. She has a Masters of Law from the University of Cambridge, which she attended as a Commonwealth Trust scholarship recipient. Gisele began her career as an international humanitarian lawyer serving in the Horn of Africa in the case between Ethiopia and Eritrea for breaches of the laws of war. She has served on the boards of the Armenian National Committee of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum.

Amit works at the intersection of economics and data, policy and regulation, and technology and strategy and is the Managing Partner of economics research and advisory firm, Mandala. A former Managing Director at Accenture, he has led projects in 25 countries and presented at international forums including the ILO and OECD. Amit previously served as Global Head of Economic Policy at Uber Technologies in San Francisco, was a founding director of Reset Tech Australia, and has worked as a corporate transactions and strategy advisor. Earlier in his career, he advised Australian prime ministers and senior leaders. He began as a solicitor and holds honours degrees in commerce and law from the University of Sydney. He is a member of the National Museum of Australia Council, the Independent Advisory Board for Services Australia, the Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board, the Strategic Advisory Council of the Sydney Law School, and the Strategy and Social Policy Committee for the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

Taylor is an award-winning advocate and leadership development specialist focused on future-driven leadership, policy innovation, and intergenerational collaboration. She serves as the youngest member of the World Economic Forum's Global Foresight Network Advisory Board, the Executive Leadership Team for the global Network of Institutions for Future Generations, and the Global Futures Council on Human Science of Environmental Action. She is also a member of the FutureGen Advisory Panel for the Municipal Association of Victoria. Taylor's work has been recognised through Smart Company's 30 under 30, the NSW Young Achiever Awards, YAIIA's Young Women to Watch in International Affairs, the MBAus Awards Social Impact Awards, the NSW Young Australian of the Year Awards and was selected as one of the 12 Kofi Annan Changemakers for 2023. Taylor's recent book, Future Generations Policy, Governance and Leadership: Ending 'Policrastination', explores how intergenerational thinking and long-term governance can deliver better outcomes.

Damè (Damian) Damjanovski is the Principal of General Strategic, a strategic advisory firm. He brings 19 years of experience across a broad range of strategic fields and specialities, including as a former Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister of Australia. Highly awarded for his creative and strategic thinking, Damian has solved complex problems and enhanced reputations for many well-known organisations across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. He is passionate about the role that good strategy and governance can play in shaping better outcomes for future generations. Damian brings a unique combination of high-level government insight, cross-sector experience, and a commitment to purposeful leadership.

Tasha is excited by the magic that happens when lived and learned expertise comes together to solve complex social problems. As CEO of Accountable Futures Collective, Tasha is driving an intergenerational collective that is championing accountability to young people and future generations. Tasha works with communities, organisations and institutions to explore transformative accountability as a powerful idea with potential for significant positive impact on existing systems and structures. At the heart of Tasha's approach is the belief that people who have experienced harm from systems are uniquely well placed to solve the accountability void, and ensure leaders, services and systems keep the promises they make. Tasha was awarded an Atlantic Fellowship for Social Equity in 2025, focusing on First Nations perspectives on intergenerational, relational and structural accountability. Tasha holds qualifications in law, social change leadership and international relations, and has worked with organisations such as Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA), Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) and YLab. Tasha has served as a Board Director of the Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic), Body Safety Australia and Box Hill Institute, and describes herself as a member of multiple communities, a writer, a plant-lover and an adventurer.

Taylor is an award-winning advocate and leadership development specialist focused on future-driven leadership, policy innovation, and intergenerational collaboration. She serves as the youngest member of the World Economic Forum's Global Foresight Network Advisory Board, the Executive Leadership Team for the global Network of Institutions for Future Generations, and the Global Futures Council on Human Science of Environmental Action. She is also a member of the FutureGen Advisory Panel for the Municipal Association of Victoria. Taylor's work has been recognised through Smart Company's 30 under 30, the NSW Young Achiever Awards, YAIIA's Young Women to Watch in International Affairs, the MBAus Awards Social Impact Awards, the NSW Young Australian of the Year Awards and was selected as one of the 12 Kofi Annan Changemakers for 2023. Taylor's recent book, Future Generations Policy, Governance and Leadership: Ending 'Policrastination', explores how intergenerational thinking and long-term governance can deliver better outcomes.

With a background in economics, pro-bono law, and community volunteering, Holly works across sectors to drive social impact, improve policy design, and advance global prosperity. She achieves this by leveraging data-driven economic decision-making to align efficient business operations with important social objectives. Holly is currently a non-executive Director at ClimateForce, a charity that advances rainforest restoration and carbon drawdown projects. Previously, she has assisted philosopher Peter Singer at The Life You Can Save in drafting his latest book, defended people on death row in Pakistan, and completed the Corporate Advisory Program at Goldman Sachs.

Bianca is a social advocate for the empowerment of youth, women and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the innovation of economic systems to facilitate this. She is passionate about enabling positive change towards the goal of 'equity of opportunities', in recognition of the diverse reality we live in. She is a chartered engineer who has complemented her technical skill set with management experience as CEO of a NFP, strategy experience at top-tier management consulting firm BCG, and by completing an MBA.