As a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation, community, and strategic execution. My journey—spanning from IT project management to founding and leading the Gold Coast Innovation Hub—has been driven by one core belief: fostering inclusive, empowered communities is the foundation of transformative business success.As the founder of the Gold Coast Innovation Hub and a fractional executive across multiple tech startups, I work to catalyse growth through innovation and collaboration. I bring a unique blend of hands-on technical expertise, global business acumen, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders. My leadership has been recognised nationally, including being honoured as one of Australia's 100 Women of Influence by the Australian Financial Review and receiving the Women in Technology Excellence in Industry Leadership Award. With a proven track record in scaling businesses, including my time as General Manager at Opmantek during its international expansion and acquisition by Firstwave Cloud Technologies, I approach every project with a vision for long-term impact.Beyond technical leadership, my focus is on community—building ecosystems where businesses and individuals can thrive. As an Angel Investor, industry advisor, and mentor, I am committed to empowering entrepreneurs to create technologies that truly change the way things are done. Whether guiding startups or collaborating with academic institutions like Southern Cross University and Griffith University, I strive to foster a culture of innovation that creates meaningful change.