strategic support for transformative change

Past Futures was created to help amplify and accelerate social change efforts. Whether you need a trusted sounding board, additional capacity, or new tools and approaches, we’re here to be a trusted partner in your change work.

Working IN SERVICE OF FUTURES ROOTED IN JUSTICE, CONNECTION AND CARE.

meet Our founder

Alexander Dirksen (He/Him)

Past Futures was founded by Alexander Dirksen in 2023. It builds upon his decade of work across the social change landscape in australia and canada, including leadership and advisory roles with Apathy is Boring, Bank Australia, the City of Vancouver, Simon Fraser University and the Vancouver Foundation.

Currently based in Naarm, he remains energised by the potential for transformative change, and by those who are leading the way towards just and sustainable futures.

supporting those radically reimagining the status quo