Anna-Maria Arabia is Chief Executive at the Australian Academy of Science, an independent organisation of distinguished Australian scientists, championing science for the benefit of all. Starting her career as a neuroscientist, Anna-Maria has worked nationally and globally in scientific research, policy development, politics, and advocacy.
Her leadership has led to significant reform at the science-policy interface. She has established novel mechanisms to facilitate evidence-informed decision making in parliaments and the justice system; spearheaded new approaches to science communication; and implemented global initiatives to make visible underrepresented scientists.
She provides policy advice to the highest levels of government in Australia and contributes to global policy fora, most recently leading the establishment of the International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific. Anna-Maria has earnt the Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy for her constant commitment to promoting the role of science in society and her determination in enabling young and diverse people to access science. Anna-Maria is routinely called upon to serve as an agent of change.
| NAME | JOB TITLE |
|---|---|
| Anna-Maria Arabia | Chief Executive |
| Melissa Abberton | Chief Operating Officer |
| Andrew Hood | Chief Information Officer |
| Chris Anderson | Director, Science Policy |
| Claudette Bateup | Director, Education |
| Kate Groves | Director, Philanthropy |
| Petra Lundgren | Director, International Science Council, Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific |
| Shauna McKay | Director, People and Culture |
| Nancy Pritchard | Director, International Programs and National Committees |
| NAME | Anna-Maria Arabia |
|---|---|
| JOB TITLE | Chief Executive |
| NAME | Melissa Abberton |
| JOB TITLE | Chief Operating Officer |
| NAME | Andrew Hood |
| JOB TITLE | Chief Information Officer |
| NAME | Chris Anderson |
| JOB TITLE | Director, Science Policy |
| NAME | Claudette Bateup |
| JOB TITLE | Director, Education |
| NAME | Kate Groves |
| JOB TITLE | Director, Philanthropy |
| NAME | Petra Lundgren |
| JOB TITLE | Director, International Science Council, Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific |
| NAME | Shauna McKay |
| JOB TITLE | Director, People and Culture |
| NAME | Nancy Pritchard |
| JOB TITLE | Director, International Programs and National Committees |
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