ASTER HAILE

Aster Haile is the Program Manager and Generation Asia lead at Asia Society Australia, the Australian Centre of the Asia Society, a global organisation dedicated to understanding Asia and its role in the world. Aster leads on Asia Society Australia's commitment to supporting emerging leaders in Australia-Asia relations, and coordinates activities through the RMIT Asia Trade and Innovation Hub. She is involved in the delivery of all Melbourne based programs.

Aster holds a Master of Development Studies from the University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) from RMIT University. Aster has spent time studying and working in the Indo-Pacific with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, focusing on regional security issues, international development, and migration issues.

Prior to working with Asia Society Australia, Aster was a Program and Engagement Manager for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, expanding the reach of the world’s leading youth development program.