Alina Thomas has an established career in the community sector with over 20 years of experience across a range of health and community projects, focusing on women and wellbeing.
Alina has a sound standing as a spokesperson on gender inequality and family violence and is sought after for her position on victim-survivors as experts in their experience and calls for increased recognition of the expertise of victim-survivors. In her representation Alina considers the diversity of the community and strives for inclusion and equal access of all people regardless of their lived experience, identity or economic background.
Alina has been the CEO of Engender Equality for 10 years.
Alina has a degree in Social Sciences (Community Services), a post graduate degree in Women’s Studies, she has trained under the United Nations in Gender Mainstreaming and is endorsed by Our Watch to deliver the Change the Story and Workforce Equality and Respect packages.