Future Makers Consulting was founded by Kristen Barker in 2023, a leader in youth and university leadership development in Australia, with over a decade of experience managing a range of leadership and professional development programs in some of the top universities and NGOs in the world.

We specialise in creating engaging, future-focused programs that foster self-awareness, creativity, effective teamwork, cultural competence and adaptive leadership. Drawing on expertise in facilitation, learning design, online and blended program development and values-driven leadership, we help organisations and teams build cultures of growth, resilience, innovation and impact, and move into the future with purpose.

Known for our energy, creativity and human-centred approach, we deliver workshops, programs and collaborative learning experiences that are fun, innovative and transformative, equipping emerging and established leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing world.