Charlotte Ahearne

Charlotte Ahearne is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Policy and Advocacy Manager at HESTA, focused on enhancing retirement outcomes for members in the health and community services sector, specifically addressing systemic barriers to women's economic security. Previously, Charlotte held pivotal roles including Director of Social Impact at Ellis Jones, where strategic social impact initiatives were developed for various sectors, and Strategy & Social Innovation Manager at ANZ, contributing to a global Purpose-driven transformation initiative. Charlotte's extensive legal background includes serving as a Senior Lawyer at the Department of Education & Training, managing responses to significant royal commissions, and providing strategic HR and legal advice in various capacities, including at Justice Connect and major law firms. Charlotte holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons I) from the University of Sydney, aiming to leverage expertise in social impact and legal frameworks to create meaningful change.