Cassandra Winzenried

Economist

Cassandra joined the CIE in late 2009 as an Economist. She holds a combined Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Newcastle and recently completed a Master of Government and Commercial Law from the Australian National University. Prior to joining the CIE Cassandra worked for almost four years in the Commonwealth Treasury’s International Economy and Finance Divisions.

Whilst at the Commonwealth Treasury Cassandra provided macroeconomic analysis, advice and forecasts for Australia’s major trading partners, and monitored global financial market developments. Cassandra was responsible for interpreting the economic implications of country specific statistical releases, regulatory, market and political developments. Cassandra also analysed macroeconomic management strategies, such as fiscal stimulus and quantitative easing measures and industry protection mechanisms.

Cassandra also provided economic analysis and policy recommendations related to Australia’s bilateral aid program and multilateral engagement strategy. She was involved in developing and assessing the economic aspects of the White Paper on the Australian Government’s Overseas Aid Program (2006), Australia’s bilateral anti-corruption and climate change mitigation strategies, and many other development-related policy issues.