Astrid is an educator and researcher dedicated to social and climate justice. At Future Women she works towards social justice in the workplace, and as a PhD Candidate at the University of Melbourne she explores environmental responsibility in publishing during the climate crisis. In 2023 she was one of Creative Australia's Creative Climate Fellows.
Astrid is also a bibliophile and literary critic. She hosts The Garret: Writing and Publishing podcast and regularly moderates literary events. She is also the Chair of Judges for the 2025 Stella Prize.