About Us
Tinker Strategies is an advisory firm dedicated to modern corporate diplomacy.
We support institutions operating in complex regulatory and geopolitical environments, designing engagement strategies grounded in transparency, data, and long-term institutional credibility.
Our Approach
Transparency as Strategy
Data-backed, defensible policy frameworks build durable trust.
Regional Fluence
We operate across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region, integrating local nuance with global strategy.
Clarity Over Volume
We prioritize disciplined positioning over reactive advocacy.
Kathryn Tinker
Founder & Principal
Kathryn is a government affairs and sustainability strategist advising executive teams operating in complex regulatory and geopolitical environments across the Asia-Pacific region. She founded Tinker Strategies to modernize how corporations engage with government — moving toward disciplined, transparent, and data-informed corporate diplomacy.
Kathryn previously led APAC Government Affairs at AIG, leading regulatory and public policy engagement across 12 markets. She represented AIG in regional industry bodies including the US-ASEAN Business Council, the National Center for APEC, and AmCham Singapore, working closely with policymakers, regulators, and business leaders across the region.
Following her time at AIG, Kathryn advised clients through Mandala Partners in Sydney, supporting institutions navigating policy risk, stakeholder strategy, and cross-border regulatory alignment. Her experience spans financial regulation, technology policy, sustainability transitions, and geopolitical risk.
Kathryn’s advisory approach emphasizes clarity over volume, transparency as strategy, and executive-level alignment in environments where scrutiny is high and reputational stakes are enduring.
She is based in Sydney and works across the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Elizabeth Hernandez
Senior Advisor
Elizabeth Hernandez is a senior public affairs executive with more than two decades of experience leading government engagement and corporate policy strategy across Asia-Pacific markets. She has held regional leadership roles for multinational technology and healthcare companies, advising executive teams on regulatory risk, market access, digital policy, and cross-border public affairs strategy in complex political environments.
Throughout her career, Elizabeth has built and led government affairs functions across developed and emerging markets, guiding institutions through regulatory transitions, industry transformation, and heightened public scrutiny. Her experience spans large multinational corporations and growth-stage companies, providing her with a nuanced understanding of how policy, business strategy, and institutional reputation intersect.
She has worked closely with regional trade bodies, policymakers, and academic partners, and brings particular expertise in executive engagement and institutional collaboration. At Tinker Strategies, Elizabeth supports the development of executive education initiatives.