Kate Goodwin
I’m a passionate and capable leader providing program support and capability building for organisations to achieve goals and deliver outcomes addressing social, economic and environmental challenges.
I have over 20 years’ experience as a designer, researcher and strategist working for leading public, private and not-profit organisations in Australia and abroad. I am a trusted consultant and advisor, working with stakeholders and communities for social and climate outcomes in a range of areas including energy transition, food systems, disability justice, criminal and community justice, and financial services.
I’m committed to inclusive and creative approaches that enhance capabilities and create conditions for transformational change. I pride myself on building strong relationships and partnerships across industry, civil society, government, and academia, and putting community, lived experience and local needs at the heart of design and decision-making.
I have presented my work in numerous forums including the Creative Bureaucracy Festival, AMS Institute’s Urban Living Lab Summit, RMIT University’s Master of Design Futures, RSA’s System Change Chats, and This is HCD Ireland and Berlin.
My work in Europe on Amsterdam’s energy transition was a OIDP 2022 Award Best Practice in Citizen Participation finalist, and the Climate Democracy Model I co-developed features as an OECD-OPSI Innovation case study. Work I helped lead for Supporting Justice won Gold in the 2020 Good Design Awards Social Impact category.
I am also an alumni of the School of System Change in London, UK, where I deepened my skills and knowledge in systems and regenerative practices for sustainable futures. The School challenged my role, assumptions and world views, and inspired me to lean deeply into work with communities and civil society for ambitious, hopeful futures.
I bring a range of strengths to the table, including stakeholder and community engagement, participatory approaches, building capabilities for climate work, program design and delivery, grant writing, and writing clear, impactful communications to raise program awareness and attract investment and support.
I love working with government, social enterprise, not-for profits, community groups, and for-purpose organisations.
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