Rachael Stewart is a digital strategist, engagement practitioner, and design thinking enthusiast based in Australia. With a passion for open and digital government and increasing public participation in decision-making processes, Rachael has pursued education and career opportunities that align with her interests. She holds a Master's degree in Enterprise and Management for the Creative Arts and a Master's Semester in Business and Creative Industries, both awarded with distinction. Moreover, she has a foundation degree in Digital Media Production and a foundation certificate in Marketing, both again awarded with distinction.

Rachael has worked with several organizations in the past, where she has honed her skills and gained experience. Currently, she is a business engagement lead - digital at WSP in Australia, where she works on digital strategies for the organization. Before that, she worked as a communication, strategy, digital, and campaigning consultant at Rachael Stewart Consulting. Her past employment history includes multiple senior and project management roles in organizations such as Elton Consulting, the Department of Planning & Environment, and Sitback Solutions. There she specialized in stakeholder engagement, UX and content research, communications, and digital strategy.

Her past experience includes working with organizations such as Changemakers Festival, Maxus, PURE, Nook Studios, Digital Eskimo, and The Team Brand Communications Limited.