Lauren Flaherty is a social strategy and social impact professional with a passion for working with others to achieve positive social change. Lauren has been leading the development, advocacy and partnerships for the City of Sydney’s first sustainable food systems policy and action plan with a group of passionate colleagues. This includes local engagement, First Nations-led research, and participating in the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, a global network of cities committed to sustainable and resilient food systems. Lauren is completing postgraduate studies in global sustainability and social impact at the University of NSW.