Tatjana Pohl
Bachelor of International Studies | Diploma of Languages (German) | Master of International Relations
Associate Consultant

• Bio
• Recent projects
• Qualifications

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Background
With a strong interest in power relations, human rights and gender issues, Tatjana is passionate about empowering others through her work. Since being introduced to evaluation, Tatjana has worked on a range of projects in the areas of public health and social justice. Throughout her professional career Tatjana has emphasised being organised, adept at setting and following clear project management processes, and prioritises building rapport with clients and beneficiaries. 

Past employment
​Prior to joining First Person Consulting, Tatjana worked as a Research Analyst at Clear Horizon Consulting, where she was introduced to monitoring and evaluation. Situated in the Social Justice team, she worked on projects that focused on access to employment and workers' rights, mental health, community wellbeing, and disability.
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Previous to that, Tatjana was the Junior Policy Officer at the Harmony Alliance: Migrant and Refugee Women for Change, one of the six National Women's Alliances. This gave her first hand experience working with grassroots women's and multicultural organisations, and with women from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

Tatjana's recent projects include:

• Evaluation of Stage 2 of the Healthy Loddon Campaspe Initiative, City of Greater Bendigo
  
• Evaluation of the Safer Cities Program, Transport for NSW
  
• Evaluation of Grant Programs under ‘Festival of Place…in your streets’, Transport for NSW
  
• Evaluation of the Community for All Abilities Program (mid-point and final), Glen Eira City Council
  
• Evaluation of school active travel programs, Transport Canberra
  
• Evaluation of the Women in Trades Program, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
  
• Evaluation of the Rural Allied Health New Services Grant, Rural Workforce Agency Victoria
  
• Evaluation of the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride Social Connections Challenge, Movember
  
• Evaluation of Ahead of the Game- St Kilda Football Club, Movember
  
• Evaluation of the Colac Jobs Victoria Employment Program, Give Where You Live Foundation  ​

Qualifications
In 2017, Tatjana completed a Masters in International Relations from the Australian National University. She also holds a Bachelor in International Studies with a minor in politics and a Diploma of Languages (German) from the University of Adelaide. Through her tertiary studies, Tatjana was exposed to a wide range of subject areas including political philosophy and ethics, international and national security, human rights, and post-colonial Australian history.