Meet our team

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wearing a black blazer and white blouse, smiling, standing against a weathered wall.

    Dr Erin Watson

    FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Erin is the Founder and Managing Director of Baker & York. She has 16 years’ experience in public policy having advised listed companies (NYSE, ASX), startups, international organisations and governments to design, deliver, and influence policy in both emerging and highly regulated sectors. Erin holds a PhD (Monash) and other qualifications in applied finance and social science.

  • Close-up of a young man with light brown hair, beard, and a white shirt, smiling in a well-lit indoor setting.

    Dominic de Moura McCarthy

    PROGRAM MANAGER

    Dom is an international projects and partnerships consultant with a track record of delivery across the Pacific Island Countries. He is also Founder & President of the Pacific Australia Youth Association. Dom holds a Bachelor of Business (Management) with Distinction from CQUniversity Australia.

  • Young man in a black suit, white shirt, black tie, and red-and-white striped medal ribbon hangs around his neck, standing indoors with blurred lights in the background.

    Jastin Ongko

    DATA ANALYST

    Jastin is a data analyst who specialises in gathering, analysing, and visualising proprietary and open source data in a meaningful way for clients. He also solves all of the teams tech problems. Prior to B&Y Jastin was an intern for the Samsung R&D institute (Indonesia). Jastin holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science from BINUS University.

  • Professional man in suit and tie standing in modern office environment with blurred background lighting.

    Sarthak Ahuja

    RESEARCH ANALYST

    Sarthak is an analyst specialising in corporate intelligence, risk analysis, and geopolitical strategy. Sarthak holds a Master of Arts in international and global studies from Christ University in Bengaluru, India.

  • Tréannah Dabwido

    CONSULTANT

    Tréannah Dabwido is a Nauru-based consultant specialising in stakeholder engagement and community outreach, advising on Pacific Islands initiatives that drive investment and entrepreneurship.

Senior Advisors

  • A smiling male healthcare professional wearing blue scrubs and a stethoscope around his neck in a hospital hallway.

    Dr Nalin Dayawansa MBBS FRACP

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
    Nalin Dayawansa is a Cardiology Fellow at the Alfred Hospital and works in private practice as a cardiologist. Nalin provides technical assistance on healthcare projects.

  • Close-up of a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a black top, with an urban background.

    Dr Stephanie Diepeveen

    LONDON, UK
    Stephanie Diepeveen (PhD, University of Cambridge) brings over 15 years of experience in research and evaluation on digital infrastructure and data, with a particular interest in political economy analysis. She has conducted research across Africa, Europe and the Americas, leading on projects for a range of public and private sector clients.

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a blue top, subtle makeup, and gold jewelry, posing against a neutral background.

    Rachel Rizzo

    WASHINGTON DC
    Rachel Rizzo is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center. Her research focuses on US foreign policy, the US-European relationship, and the Global South. She is a frequent TV and print commentator on US foreign policy and often provides analysis for the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR, Bloomberg, Politico, Foreign Policy, and more.

We are currently hiring to grow our international roster of consultants and experts

Apply Here