For more than 12 years, Marie has held dynamic roles with organisations including Tourism Victoria, Royal Society of Victoria, Bendigo Theatres and Events, Bendigo Tourism and Major Events, and now Energy Breakthrough. Throughout her career, Marie has cultivated and managed a diverse range of business and government partnerships across a variety of sectors including the arts, hospitality, tourism, events and culture, and education. Marie takes a collaborative approach to working with partners to grow their organisation and deepen their community impact. She has achieved strong results in building brand awareness, encourage and facilitate community engagement, enhance reputation, and expand business networks. Since commencing with Energy Breakthrough in 2021, Marie has worked tirelessly to strengthen existing relationships whilst fostering new, provide enriching STEM based education opportunities to students, and strengthen community engagement.