Raelene Lockhorst is the Deputy Director of ASPI’s National Security Program, where she focuses on non-traditional security issues – ranging from critical infrastructure and the defence estate to fuel and energy security, logistics, economic resilience, and critical minerals.

She brings a broad background from both the public and private sectors, with experience in policy and program management across Defence, health, and social infrastructure.

Raelene is a graduate of the Institute of Company Directors and holds postgraduate qualifications in defence studies, security risk management, international relations, and professional communications. She has served in the Army Reserves and deployed as a peacekeeper in Bougainville.