Kalina Koloff is a highly experienced communications and engagement specialist with over 18 years of experience working across various sectors such as community, not-for-profit, corporate and government. Her career has allowed her to work with various stakeholders affirming her ability to learn from diverse groups of people. She is a strong advocate of collaboration and actively brings forward knowledge and contributions from many voices to build strategic outcomes to address 'wicked problems.' Kalina has a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts from the Australian National University, a Masters in Sustainable Development from Macquarie University, and certificates in public participation and project management. She has held several management and directorship positions such as the CEO at the Canberra Region Joint Organisation, Community Relations - South Coast Lead at Laing O'Rourke, Director - Communications and Engagement at RPS Australia Asia Pacific, Project Director at Elton Consulting, director - Community, Compliance and Planning Services at NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, and Manager - Community Engagement at NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, and Principal at Sustainable Capital (Consulting). Her passion for philanthropy and sustainability has also led her to work at organizations such as Bush Heritage Australia and Amnesty International Australia.