Sophia van der Zant

Sophia van der Zant is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in policy and finance. Currently serving as a Senior Policy Officer at the Australian Energy Regulator since June 2023, previous roles include Policy Officer at the same organization and Law and Policy Design Officer at the Australian Taxation Office. Sophia also held positions such as Banking Consultant at ANZ, Finance Intern at Lifeline Retail, and Dental and Administration Assistant at Brisbane OMS. Notably, in 2020, Sophia completed the PBEL3000 Inaugural program at The University of Queensland, collaborating on innovative solutions for the Open Banking industry. Educationally, Sophia holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Business and Industry and Finance from The University of Queensland.