The Democracy Matters team brings together expertise in education, leadership, ethics and systems thinking — united by a shared commitment to strengthening democracy in everyday life.
Team Values
Led by founder Sandy Killick, the team works across disciplines and sectors to support voters, elected representatives and educators with practical tools and guidance. Grounded in care, curiosity and a deep belief in the potential of democratic systems, the team partners with individuals and organisations to create meaningful, lasting impact.
- Democracy is how we treat each other.
- Democracy is a skill each of us can learn.
- Democracy requires attention from all of us to be at its best.
- Kinship is the most important building block for a thriving democracy.
- In democratic communities, ethical citizens actively care for the most vulnerable.
- Accountability – each of us acts in the best interests of society: with honesty, integrity and transparency.
- Democratic decision-making means thinking about future generations – how will this decision impact them?