Megan is a former diplomat, government analyst and policy-practitioner with ten years’ experience in international development in the Indo-Pacific region. She brings a high level of professional integrity, demonstrated as an Australian Government representative in fast-paced, challenging and complex environments in Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and Washington DC. Megan engages effectively with senior stakeholders, solving complex problems to deliver quality advice to decision-makers; and is experienced at managing large, complex programs.
Influential work
- Delivered astute political analysis and expert advice on wide-ranging issues to inform Australian foreign, trade, security and development strategies
- Represented the Australian Government and built trusting, enduring relationships during a complex period in the Australia-Timor-Leste bilateral relationship
- Managed Australia’s aid investment to support improved policy making in Timor-Leste; with a focus on fostering emerging leaders, improving the capacity of civil society and increasing the use of evidence as a basis for policymaking
- Engaged with Government of Samoa agencies and other stakeholders to design a program to improve people’s experiences in the justice sector
- Consulted to governments in the Asia Pacific region to deliver innovative solutions to complex development challenges, informed by best practice.