Together, they will design and deliver the Institute’s interdisciplinary education, research and engagement and events program to amplify our impact, drive positive change, and equip learners with the knowledge and skills they need to contribute to a regenerative future.
Chris Speed is Professor of Design for Regenerative Futures at RMIT. Chris has deep experience in using collaborative methods, with a wide variety of communities and partners, to co-create imaginative, interdisciplinary, and inclusive organisational movements. Previous Directorships include the Edinburgh Futures Institute, and the Institute for Design Informatics, both at the University of Edinburgh.
Angel Zhong is Professor of Finance at RMIT. Angel leverages empirical research and industry partnerships to advance financial markets literacy, investor behaviour insights, and sustainable finance practices. Her leadership roles include Interim Head of Department (Finance), Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation) at RMIT and the Financial Research Network.
Oliver Jones is Professor of Chemistry at RMIT. Oliver is a multi-award-winning educator and researcher, focusing on analytical, biological, and environmental chemistry, and the public understanding of science. His previous roles include Higher Degree by Research Manager, Discipline Leader, and Department Head.
Diane is a social impact specialist with over a decade of experience leading complex, collaborative projects. She has expertise in lived experience approaches, and integrating research, policy and practice to drive systemic change. Diane is a firm believer in our shared responsibility to create a thriving future, and in the capability of communities to foster change.
Hannah is an experienced educator and curriculum leader with expertise in online education, interdisciplinary design, academic governance, and compliance. With a strong STEM and equity-focused background, she leads collaborative educational initiatives. Hannah is passionate about education that equips learners to address complex future challenges.
Kirsten Black has more than 20 years of experience transforming higher education through evidence-based pedagogy design. She is an award-winning leader of major university transformation projects at RMIT, Victoria University, and UNSW. Kirsten has deep expertise in collaborative methods and emerging educational technologies.
Bonnie is a researcher, writer and educator whose work explores the intersections of technological and ecological systems. She holds a Master of Science in Synthetic Landscapes from the Southern California Institute of Architecture and has conducted a research fellowship on AI and Philosophy. Bonnie leads design research studios in landscape architecture at RMIT.
Fellows from across RMIT have come together to co-design and deliver our unique interdisciplinary education program of short courses for industry, partners, adult learners and undergraduate minors for enrolled students.
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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