Louise McSorley

Louise A. McSorley is a Social Development Specialist at the Asian Development Bank, focusing on the social dimensions of Just Transition and disability inclusion. A lawyer by training, she has shaped labor laws across Asia and led Australia’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

At ADB, she advances disability-inclusive development through policy reform, inclusive healthcare, and accessible vocational training. Her work promotes universal design, equitable social protection, and meaningful participation of disabled persons in development planning. McSorley’s interdisciplinary background in law, anthropology, and management informs her commitment to reducing barriers and fostering inclusive growth across Asia and the Pacific.