Welcome
Dave Runge
Director
With a passion for reimagining education, Dave works with educational organisations across Australia and internationally to build new systems and create innovative outcomes. As Director of Future Schools, Dave collaborates closely with executive leadership teams, boards, associations, and educational organisations, providing invaluable guidance to support educators to discover, design and implement innovative solutions.
Recognising the importance of systemic change, Dave focuses his efforts on change leadership, equipping educators with the adaptive skills and edge they need to enable future-focused schools.
His expertise in change leadership, culture, and innovation has been instrumental in implementing successful change initiatives in diverse educational settings. With a deep understanding of the education landscape and by fostering collaboration and facilitating the exchange of ideas, Dave empowers schools and educational leaders to evolve their practices, transform their learning environments, and create meaningful change within their context.
Petra Sahlberg
Partner - Community Experience and Global Connections
Petra Sahlberg is an educator and sociologist, and advocate for the humanisation of education with a career spanning from education research, strategic planning in education, to policy development, policy translation and professional development. Over the years, she has been working with an array of national and international organizations, including the World Bank, OECD, United Nations, European Commission, Open Society Institute. Since she has lived and worked in several countries, diverse experiences across different cultures and systems have enriched her approach to education reform, policy development and cross-sectoral collaboration. Petra’s experience and passion will bring great value to the network.
