Sarah WaLADAN

SECRETARY

Sarah Waladan is an experienced legal, policy and regulatory affairs professional working in the media and communications industry.  She currently holds the position of Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs at IAB Australia, advising member organisations, policy makers and the global IAB network on communications law and policy issues related to the digital advertising ecosystem. Sarah has previously held roles across government, industry and the private sector, including the role of Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and Joint Company Secretary at Free TV.

Sarah is passionate about social justice issues and has previously held voluntary roles as a NSW Committee Member for Amnesty International, a member of the board of M16 Artspace and a volunteer solicitor at Redfern Legal Centre.  She believes in the unique ability of spoken word to give a voice to artists and creators and to raise awareness of community issues.  After coming to APS finals over a number of years, Sarah was appointed to the board of Word Travels in 2024.