Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Passionate about diversity and inclusion, especially intersectionality of diversity and how organisations can harness this to improve outcomes. Having lived experience of disability, LGBTIQ+ identity and living in regional settings - has developed my empathy and emotional intelligence to best engage with diverse stakeholders and achieve the best results. I have delivered good practice diversity and inclusion within three large and complex organisations, having built strong communication skills to effectively influence senior leaders. I also have experience with building ownership of diversity and inclusion within the employee population, through creating and building relationships with staff diversity networks.
Leading the delivery of GOTAFE's Diversity and Inclusion efforts, including the Social Justice Charter, Gender Equality Action Plan and Accessibility Action Plan.
Elected by GOTAFE staff as a Board Director at GOTAFE to contribute to strategy and governance of the Institute to ensure future success.
Leading the delivery of the GOTAFE Social Justice Charter, coordinating action across the organisation, student body and external partners for the benefit of staff, students and community.
Lead small diversity and inclusion team at Gold Coast Health. Directly responsible for delivery of the Gold Coast Health Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2017 - 2022.
Responsible for delivery of and reporting on actions within the five strategies and action plans under the Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2017 - 2020.
Responsibilities included supporting the delivery of the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2016 - 2020 and representing the Department for whole-of-government activities.