Who We Are
We are an international public policy advisory firm headquartered in
Melbourne, with a regional office in Colombo and an active presence
across the Asia Pacific. Our global team of experts has worked on the
ground in more than 14 countries and delivered projects serving 68
countries worldwide.
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Dr Erin Watson
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
(Melbourne, Australia)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.
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Dominic de Moura McCarthy
PROGRAM MANAGER
(Brisbane, Australia)
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. -
Christopher Wijesinghe
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & OPERATIONS
(Colombo, Sri Lanka)
Chris is a marketing specialist with a versatile skill set and cross functional experience spanning marketing, training and development, human resources, and business development across multiple industries. He is currently reading for his MBA at the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. -
Sarthak Ahuja
RESEARCH ANALYST
(New Delhi, India)
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
(Nauru)
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
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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. -
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. -
Rachel Rizzo
WASHINGTON DC, USA
Rachel is a Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation and formerly a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Centre. 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.
