About Erin
Dr Erin Watson is Managing Director of Baker & York, and has over 15 years’ experience in public policy, public affairs and research. Prior to establishing her own boutique consultancy, Erin worked in senior leadership roles at Australian universities and think tanks where she built a reputation for her public affairs and research. Erin has represented Australia at G20 meetings in seven countries, published reports for the United Nations, and regularly filed for the Economist Intelligence Unit. Key achievements during her time as a consultant including writing the Alliance Leadership Network Strategy for the United States Embassy Public Affairs Office, delivering the Australia ASEAN CoLab for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, advocating for clients including Roblox (NYSE) and leading government relations campaigns for local government.
Currently, Erin is a Board Director of the Council on Australia and Latin America Relations (COALAR) at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade appointed by the Foreign Minister in 2021. Previously Erin was Chair of the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education at Curtin University on recommendation of the Minister for Education.
Erin regularly appears on the ABC Australia, CNN News18 India, ITV NewsX India, and Sky News Australia.
Erin is passionate about the next generation of leaders. She is the Co-Founder and Chair of the Australia Latam Emerging Leaders Dialogue and was the award winning Co-Founder of DICE (Digital Innovative Creative and Entrepreneurial) Kids.
Erin’s qualifications include:
Doctor of Philosophy (Monash University)
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance (UNSW)
Bachelor of Social Science
Diploma in Business
Diploma in Business Management (HR)
Erin has completed a full Ironman, trekked to Annapurna Base Camp, run a few marathons, loves sailing and plays tennis.
For all work and speaking engagements, please email enquiry@bakerandyork.com.
In the Media
ABC The Drum Australia
ABC Q&A Australia
Raisina Dialogue India
CNN News 18 India
In the Zone Australia
Sky News Australia