Candice Van Doosselaere

Biography

As the Program Director for Australia at the Judith Neilson Foundation, my role is focused on addressing critical issues facing First Nations and marginalised women and girls.

I have spent over 15 years working in impact driven roles, spanning the not-for-profit and philanthropic sectors in Australia, and the European Union in China.

Born in Mexico to Belgian parents, I grew up in the US and Belgium, and have lived and worked in six countries across four continents. With master's degrees in law and human rights, my career has been guided by a passion for social justice and sustainable development.

I am a big believer in taking the time to listen deeply and find common ground. I see my role as being essentially a bridge builder, in the belief and understanding that tackling big issues in a complex world cannot be done in isolation.