Kate has 20 years’ experience in strategic communications, stakeholder and community engagement, issues management and community development. She’s worked across public policy in environment, international relations, health and social services.  

As co-founder and Managing Director of The Social Deck, Kate has led major communication projects for federal and state governments, and the design, facilitation and management of national consultations and community-based behaviour change projects.  

Kate has extensive experience in engaging with harder to reach audiences. This includes leading numerous projects which have aimed to improve the inclusion of people who experience additional disadvantage or who have more complex needs.