Zoe Jay Hawkins

As Head of Policy Design at the Australian National University's Tech Policy Design Centre, Zoe leads a research team that works with government, industry and civil society to improve tech governance in Australia and around the world.

Zoe brings together a broad range of perspectives on tech policy problem solving, with international experience in foreign affairs, politics, big tech, and research. Previously, Zoe managed Amazon’s digital public policy strategy in Australia and New Zealand and represented the company in international organisations, such as the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism. During her time in Government, Zoe advised Cabinet Ministers and Ambassadors; led the development of Australia's 2017 International Cyber Engagement Strategy, 2018 Digital Economy Strategy and Online Safety Act 2021; and represented Australia’s interests in diplomatic contexts around the world. A think tanker at heart, Zoe started her career at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and has continued to develop her portfolio of publications, international lectures, and media experience - covering topics such as election integrity, internet governance, and tech geopolitics - ever since.

Zoe has an MSc in Social Science of the Internet from the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of International and Global Studies from the University of Sydney.