Amanda Tattersall

Amanda Tattersall is an Associate Professor at The University of Sydney, Department of BUS, with research interests in urban geography, social change, and human geography. Her work focuses on social change strategy and community-led research methods, emphasizing co-creation with affected communities. She is known for her contributions to community organizing and the relational method, a research approach rooted in community engagement. Tattersall has led initiatives such as the Real Deal for Australia project, which involves communities in shaping climate transition strategies. She has also authored books on alliance building and social change, including 'Power in Coalition' and upcoming publications in 2026. Her academic and professional work continues to explore the intersection of research, practice, and public engagement.

Amanda Tattersall is a researcher at the University of Sydney specializing in social change, urban geography, and social movements. Her work explores community organizing, participatory research, and the role of labor-community coalitions in advancing social justice. Tattersall's research examines how unions and communities collaborate to achieve collective goals, focusing on strategies for building power through coalition-building. Her publications analyze the effectiveness of union-community partnerships in various contexts, including housing movements and public education campaigns. She also investigates the global spread of community organizing practices and their adaptation in different regions. Her research highlights the importance of grassroots engagement and the potential of people power strategies in driving social transformation.