Passionate about driving positive change through purposeful organizations, I bring nearly two decades of executive leadership experience to the table, with six years as a CEO in both media and not-for-profit sectors. As an authentic leader, I thrive on leading teams towards impactful outcomes. With a keen eye for the broader vision, I excel in persuasive communication and advocacy, championing causes such as ending violence against women, press freedom, leadership development and advocating for an Australian head of state.Throughout my career, I've spearheaded national campaigns and managed multifaceted operations encompassing fundraising, advertising, media, change management, stakeholder, and government relations. My leadership style is based on empowerment and values, coupled with commercial acumen, driving significant improvements in organizational performance.Among my proudest achievements is successfully steering a high-profile media brand through the challenges of an evolving industry landscape. I am driven by the opportunity to make a tangible difference and am eager to bring my expertise to organizations committed to creating meaningful impact.My skills:CEO leadership and building a team performance culture• Board management and collaboration• Strategic planning and execution• Business performance and growth• Fundraising and sponsorship• Financial management and budget planning• Stakeholder relationships• Communications & marketing strategy• Risk management• Campaign management• Program development and management• Producer - television, large events, and live broadcasts• Spokesperson with excellent communication skills• Extensive media networksCurrent:CEO Australian Scholarships Foundation & Australian Leadership HubNED, Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, Community Broadcasters Association of AustraliaInterim Hub Chair, NonProfit AlliancePast:• CEO, Tonic Magazine Australia• Chief Executive & Company Secretary, Walkley Foundation for Journalism • Chair, Word Travels• NED, Media Diversity Australia• Advisory Committee, Small Regional & Small Publishers Innovation Committee, Australian Communications and Media Authority• NED, Alliance Journalists’ Freedom• NED, Australian Copyright Council• NED, Synergy Taikoz • Vice President, Australian Institute of International Affairs, NSW• Junior Deputy Chair, Australian Republican Movement