About

Taylor Dee Hawkins

Taylor is a future-driven leadership expert, policy innovator and Co-founder of Foundations for Tomorrow, working at the intersection of governance, leadership development and strategic foresight to build a future worth inheriting.

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She established the Australian Parliamentary Group for Future Generations and the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition, and spearheaded the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill (2025) into Federal Parliament. Taylor also leads Client Intelligence & Delivery at Raksha Intelligence Futures, and was an Advisor to the United Nations Foundation’s Our Future Agenda initiative ahead of the UN Summit of the Future. She serves as the youngest member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Foresight Network Advisory Board, the Executive Leadership Team for the Network of Institutions for Future Generations, and the Global Futures Council on Human Science of Environmental Action.

Represented by Saxton Speakers Bureau, Taylor has spoken at the Dubai Future Forum, the Global Parliamentary Congress and the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. Her recognitions include Smart Company’s ‘30 Under 30’, YAIIA’s Young Women to Watch in International Affairs, a NSW Young Australian of the Year finalist nod, and selection as one of 12 Kofi Annan Changemakers in 2023.

Selected work

Recent projects

A selection of the future-generations work Taylor leads and contributes to, spanning a national civic experiment, global foresight, coalition-building and law.

Convenor · 2026 flagship project

The National Conversation Development Lab

A 12-month collaborative design process, engaging more than 120 partners and experts, to develop a uniquely Australian model for a National Conversation on Australia’s future.

Launched 24 March 2026 · Australian Parliament House
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Lead Author · Palgrave Macmillan, 2026

Future Generations Policy, Governance and Leadership

Lead author of the book that names ‘policrastination’ and sets out a practical framework for governing for the long term.

Editor · Foundations for Tomorrow

Portraits of Our Future

An editorial collection pairing fifteen Australians with deep-dive policy analysis across fifteen critical areas, showing how long-term policy failures land in real lives, and why governance must serve current and future generations alike.

Co-designer · WEF Global Foresight Network

Intergenerational Foresight, with the World Economic Forum

Helped initiate and co-design the Forum's Intergenerational Foresight Program (Future50 and Future26) with the Global Shapers Community, equipping emerging leaders from every region to embed long-term responsibility in governance.

Convenor · Civil society coalition

Intergenerational Fairness Coalition

Catalysed a coalition of 30+ civil society organisations advancing intergenerational fairness across Australian policy, governance and public life.

Convenor · Australian Parliament, since 2023

Parliamentary Group for Future Generations

Convened the multi-partisan group bringing parliamentarians and civil society together for long-term governance, producing the For Our Future brief and the platform for the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill.

Co-author · Federal legislation

Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill

Helped develop and support one of Australia's first legislative responses to the UN Declaration on Future Generations, embedding the long-term interests of future generations into law.

Film · World Economic Forum

Future50: a future worth inheriting

The Intergenerational Foresight Program is a flagship collaboration between the World Economic Forum’s Global Foresight Network and the Global Shapers Community, applying rigorous futures methods to advance the interests of present and future generations. Taylor helped initiate and co-design the program, contributing its foresight expertise, and has championed it from the Future50 pilot to the Future26 cohort as a member of the Global Foresight Network Advisory Board.

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Today

Current roles & appointments

The organisations Taylor leads and advises today, spanning foresight, leadership development, governance and the non-profit she co-founded.

Foundations for Tomorrow
Co-founder & Managing Director

Foundations for Tomorrow

Aug 2020–present

Taylor co-founded and leads Foundations for Tomorrow. She established the Australian Parliamentary Group for Future Generations and the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition, spearheaded the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill 2025, and in 2026 launched the National Conversation Development Lab with more than 110 partners.

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Leading Initiatives Worldwide
Managing Consultant & Foresight Practice Lead

Leading Initiatives Worldwide

Nov 2020–present

Taylor heads LIW's strategic foresight capability, embedding futures thinking into the enterprise leadership programs she designs and delivers for clients including CSIRO, Salesforce and Coles, earning recognition through numerous industry award nominations.

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Raksha Intelligence Futures
Lead, Client Intelligence & Delivery

Raksha Intelligence Futures

Mar 2025–present

Taylor heads Raksha's client-facing analytical and delivery functions, translating AI-native signal detection into strategic insight that helps institutions act ahead of geopolitical, economic and technological disruption rather than in response to it.

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Boards & advisory appointments

Medical Indemnity Protection Society

Non-Executive Director

World Economic Forum: Global Foresight Network

Advisory Board Member

World Economic Forum: Global Future Council on Human Science of Environment Action

Council Member

Municipal Association of Victoria: FutureGen Advisory Panel

Panel Member

Network of Institutions for Future Generations

Executive Leadership Team
Booking & speaking

Taylor is represented for speaking by Saxton Speakers Bureau.

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In their words

Kind Words

“She expertly manoeuvres the topics and tensions while using her personality to put participants at ease. She’s a magnet for attention and respect, which she returns in multiples. Taylor is a competent, confident and well-informed speaker, a thoughtful listener and a charismatic individual with the capacity to inspire, mobilize and organize others.”
Katie Hoeflinger, Specialist, World Economic Forum
“Taylor Hawkins is an exceptional leader whose working style and competencies are truly admirable. …Her ability to convey complex concepts with clarity and ease is commendable, making her an invaluable source of inspiration and guidance. Taylor is always ready to listen and challenge, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from her throughout our projects.”
Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
“Taylor was engaging and captivating in her presentation. The Committee is a future-focused organisation, and Taylor is championing the future ambitions for Australia, advocating for a big, bold future. I look forward to ongoing conversations with her; she is such an impressive leader.”
Committee for Perth
“What impressed me most about Taylor was her inclusive approach to discussing different topics. She created an open and welcoming environment that encouraged individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to contribute to the discussions… Her ability to connect with each person ensured that everyone felt heard and valued throughout the workshop. Taylor’s enthusiasm for the subject matter and her passion for empowering women were profound.”
Chelsea Muir, Senior Events Officer, ANU National Security College
“Your knowledge and passion for your field were evident in your thought-provoking and engaging presentation. We have received an overwhelming number of compliments from the delegates who felt captivated, inspired and motivated following your talk.”
Samantha Page, CEO, Early Childhood Australia
“The workshop facilitation has been simply outstanding; I couldn’t fault it. It has been a delight to learn in this format from honestly one of the best facilitators I’ve ever worked with. Please keep her for the future of this program!”
WiNSpIRE 2025 Participant
“A pleasure to work with, Taylor made coordination a breeze, even across a 10 hour time difference. She’s wildly efficient, puts her full mind and heart to the task, and is extremely considerate. I have full trust in her abilities and can’t wait to invite her back.”
Katie Hoeflinger, Specialist, World Economic Forum
“I wish we had more time with Taylor to talk about everything to do with leadership! Taylor is amazing. I could have listened to her for days! Taylor’s session was very insightful; I took the most notes from this session! Taylor’s frank and fearless approach, along with her practical insights, were very appreciated.”
Program Participant, 2024
“Taylor is a highly skilled and experienced leadership development practitioner, facilitator and change leader. She has a sharp mind and takes a much-needed practical and real-world approach to developing senior leaders. She rapidly builds rapport and genuine connection with diverse participants and stakeholders and is an excellent facilitator. I have no hesitation in recommending Taylor.”
Enterprise Leadership Program Partner
“Taylor was amazing. She had such great energy and so many insights. She is the best workshop facilitator I’ve ever had, and she wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable and share her own personal experiences, which I really appreciated.”
WiNSpIRE 2025 Participant
“From the minute I met Taylor, she exuded quiet confidence and humility. She speaks about her achievements in a way that showcases her skills and attributes without being boastful, yet never diminishing what she has done in her short life. She manages to strike a balance that is both aspirational for young women while also being highly relatable.”
Academy for Enterprising Girls
“Taylor was a fantastic presenter and facilitator. I’ll be walking away with some great tools, concepts and resources to build my confidence and become a better leader.”
Audience Member, 2024
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Recognition

Awards & honours

2025Dubai Foresight Awards, Finalist
2025LearnX Awards, Winner, Leadership Development
2025Australian Institute of Training and Development, Finalist, Leadership Development
2024Ashoka, Together Towards Tomorrow Challenge, Winner
2023NSW Young Australian of the Year, Finalist
2023Kofi Annan Changemaker, one of 12 young leaders selected globally
2022NSW Young Achiever Awards, Finalist
2022YAIIA Young Women to Watch in International Affairs
2022Australia-ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program
2021MBAus, Community Impact Award
2021McKinsey Young Leaders Forum, Scholarship Recipient
2020Foundation for Young Australians, Young Social Pioneer
2019Smart Company, ‘30 Under 30’ List
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