Ania has extensive experience in policy and strategy roles in state and local government, across a range of disciplines. As an experienced public policy practitioner, she is passionate about democracy and the importance of citizens owning government decision-making – if not us, then who?

Grounded by pragmatism but driven by deep empathy, Ania's favourite question is: why? She believes in the importance of respecting ecological limits, honouring First Nations’ knowledge and experience, and having compassion for each other. She also believes in the power of questions and moonshots, and in the urgency and value of intentionally designing our collective future with thoughtful, and thinkative, decision-making.

Ania Karzek