Kate joined the Regional Support Office (RSO) in January 2026 as Program Manager –Trends, Insights & Analysis. Kate brings a unique blend of operational credibility, strategic leadership, and international policy engagement across Australia, the Middle East, Pacific, and Southeast Asia. With almost two decades in security and diplomacy roles with responsibility for both operational and investigative portfolios in rapidly deteriorating security environments and geopolitical uncertainty. A builder of novel capabilities, new functions and change management programs, alongside a dedicated career mentoring and leading training courses. Drawing on real-world experience, Kate thrives on connecting people to purpose and delivering sustainable results across diverse cultural contexts.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Criminology from Deakin University, Australia.

Recommended book: Podcast series – Dare to Lead with Brene Brown – walks listeners through new research on what it means to be bold & courageous amid unrelenting global instability and complexity. They discuss leadership challenges in a rapidly shifting technological-led world and the importance of leaning into a digital mindset.

Email: Kate.Stanley@rso.baliprocess.net