Future Anything transforms learning in schools.

Nicole Dyson is a multi-award-winning educator and entrepreneur, and a global authority on project-based learning, entrepreneurial pedagogy and school transformation. A former school leader in Australia’s public system, as well as founding Future Anything she also founded YouthX (Australia’s only startup accelerator for school-aged entrepreneurs) and Catapult Cards (design thinking toolkit that donates 50% of profits as micro-grants to youth-led startups).

Nicole has received significant personal recognition, including being recognised as an Australian of the Year nominee for QLD in 2026, awarded the 40 Under 40 Queensland Gamechanger Award (2023) for “re-writing the rules of business” and included in The Educator’s Most Influential list three years running (2023, 2024, 2025). She was also selected as SBE’s Unsung Hero Award (2022), the Snow Entrepreneurs Fellowship (2024) and is an Asia Pacific Obama Foundation Leader (2024).

Passionate about the power of youth-led ideas to bend the future, Nicole works with educators, schools, and systems to design and deliver learning that unlocks young people’s creativity, passion, and potential.

Dan Dempsey is a highly experienced educator, forging a successful 20-year career in education and school leadership in both Australia and the United Kingdom, notably through a range of Principal and Deputy Principal roles across varied primary school contexts.

With a passion for building the capacity of schools, teams and systems to embed effective and innovative teaching, learning and assessment, Dan has developed significant experience providing professional learning, coaching and mentoring to teachers and leaders. Dan has a deep understanding of curriculum and pedagogy, with experience implementing and leading STEM initiatives, Project-Based Learning, inquiry and design thinking.

At Future Anything, Dan uses his extensive experience to provide targeted and bespoke support to empower schools, as well as facilitate the suite of teacher professional development programs, with the aim of providing educators the knowledge and skills to embed future-focussed learning experiences. Dan is motivated by his desire to promote an educational system with enhanced innovation, engagement and curiosity where his own and other children can thrive.

As a keen runner and healthy lifestyle advocate, Dan brings the discipline, work ethic and mental strength learned from training for a marathon to his personal and professional endeavours.

Kate Clauson is a talented learning designer with over 10 years’ experience in independent and state schools in Queensland.

Coming from a broad educational background encompassing commerce, psychology, history and education, Kate has worked as a curriculum and pedagogy coach, building teacher capacity to understand and embed evidence based best practice on teacher effectiveness and student wellbeing.

Kate is passionate about innovative curriculum, with experience developing and delivering Project-Based Learning and design thinking pedagogies across curriculum and pastoral projects. She also has deep understanding of both the Australian Curriculum and Senior Humanities and Social Sciences subject areas, developed through her roles as a senior teacher, QCAA curriculum writer and middle leader in Business and Humanities.

At Future Anything, Kate uses her experience in creative learning design to build teacher knowledge and confidence, working alongside schools and educators to design innovative learning experiences for their young people that connect the classroom to the world beyond the school gate.

As Program Director (Activate), Kate is the key point of contact for schools delivering Activate, Future Anything’s flagship in-curriculum program.

Josh McHugh is a seasoned educator with over a decade of experience in the education sector. Throughout his career, Josh has held various pastoral leadership roles, where he has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students. His leadership is characterized by a deep understanding of the diverse needs of students and a dedication to their holistic development.

Josh’s passion for creating stimulating and interactive learning environments has been a driving force behind his teaching methods. He believes that when students are actively engaged, their ability to absorb and retain information is significantly enhanced. By placing a strong emphasis on engagement and quality learning, Josh ensures that his students are not only prepared academically but also equipped with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for their future endeavours.

As a Future Anything Program Manager, Josh brings his knowledge and experience to support young people, educators, and schools as they engage with our portfolio of award-winning in-curriculum and workshop programs.

Aimee is the Operations Co-ordinator at Future Anything, keeping our programs running smoothly and ensuring our team and educators have everything they need to succeed.

Her career spans roles in UK Parliament and the public sector, where she specialised in change management, communication and training. Aimee thrives on making things work better—for people, not just processes.

Off the clock, you’ll catch Aimee trading emails for uppercuts at a nightclub-style Rumble Boxing class, eating her way through Brisbane like it’s a full-time job, or wildly overthinking clues in an escape room while insisting this time she’s cracked the case.

Genevieve is an energetic and innovative science educator. From remote schools with limited resources to tech savvy classrooms, she has experience in F-10 science and STEM, senior chemistry, senior biology and curriculum leadership.

Gen is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Sydney focused on how science curriculum influences classroom practice. From this research, she is developing evidence-based, open-access teaching & learning resources for senior chemistry. She is passionate about engaging students in relevant and genuine scientific inquiry, project-based learning and two-way learning. She is excited about the potential of emerging technologies and how the imaginations of young people can put them to all kinds of uses that will one day make the world a better place.

As a Future Anything Workshop Facilitator, Gen leads our engaging student innovation workshops, empowering young people to solve complex challenges in creative ways.

Alis is an experienced primary school teacher with a deep passion for fostering creativity in the classroom. Trained in the UK, she discovered her love for entrepreneurship in education while working with NCS The Challenge in London. As a Future Anything Workshop Facilitator, Alis leads our engaging student innovation workshops, empowering young people to solve complex challenges in creative ways.

Megan has twelve years’ experience in education combined with international experience supporting diverse learners. She is committed to fostering responsible global citizens by inspiring creative, critical thinking and equipping students with the tools and strategies to build a sustainable, compassionate future. As a Future Anything Workshop Facilitator, Alis leads our engaging student innovation workshops, empowering young people to solve complex challenges in creative ways.