Andrea Sharam

Dr Andrea Sharam currently works at the Community Housing Federation of Victoria as its Partnerships, Policy & Projects Officer. Prior to this role she was a councillor at the City of Moreland where she held the role of Councillor Responsible for Affordable Housing. In 2008 Andrea completed pioneering research for Women's Information Support & Housing in the North; 'Going it Alone: Single, Older Women and Hidden Homelessness'. She examined the role of sub-prime markets in essential services for her PhD thesis. Andrea was the President of the Energy Action Group for many years and has an extensive background in advocating around essential services. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Planning, Policy & Landscape.