Presenters

Adam Liddiard

A marketing and communications professional with eighteen years’ experience, Adam has been the Director of Community Relations at Woodleigh School since 2006. His degree says Graphic Design, however the past fifteen years have led him to be a Writer, Photographer, Web Developer, Social Media Manager, Coach, Auctioneer, Emcee, Event Designer...

Alex Milner BA (Hons, Russian) LLB (Hons)

Alex began his career at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Melbourne, moving to Holding Redlich and then on to senior in-house roles in Australia and overseas, including as Head of Legal at Lend Lease Retail (the retail property management and development arm of Lend Lease with operations across the Eastern seaboard...

Andrew Gossen

Andrew joined Cornell in 2010 from Princeton, where he spent eight years in alumni affairs in a number of diverse roles. His main focus is using digital technologies, including social media, to build audiences and mobilize them on behalf of Cornell. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree from Princeton and...

Ann Badger

Ann is a recognised leader in advancement within Australia. She works with a range of clients in the education sector, in Australia and beyond, to build their fundraising capacity. In addition to over 20 years as a development professional, Ann worked as an educator for leading secondary and tertiary educational...

Anne Robinson BA LLB (Hons) FAICD TEP

Anne Robinson AM is founder and a partner of Prolegis Lawyers, provider of legal services to the for-purpose sector, charities and philanthropists. She has advised on corporate law, governance, charitable trust structuring and tax issues for a wide range of Australia’s charitable institutions, and has acted for independent schools, churches...

Anne Ward

Anne Ward has worked as a coordinator for volunteers at MercyCare for approximately 9 years and is passionate about working for the benefit of the organisation and the individual. With a background in Justice Studies, Anne has worked in Department of Justice as a Probation and Parole Officer and for...

Bethwyn Kitson

Marketing Team Leader at Burnie Brae (Grad Cert Marketing) is experienced in marketing with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry, the non-profit sector and the health and fitness industry. Strong marketing and communications professional with a Graduate Certificate in Marketing from Griffith University. She worked for 7...

Bob Burdenski

Bob is an internationally recognised annual and regular giving programs consultant for schools, colleges and universities. He is a prolific writer and published author, having spent 22 years in fundraising for a variety of educational institutions, religious and human services organisations.

Brad Fenner

Brad has worked in eight schools in total, was Principal of Westminster School, Adelaide, for ten years and Headmaster of King’s College, Auckland, for five years, prior to starting as Headmaster at Adelaide’s Prince Alfred College in September 2014, and currently serves on the Boards of the International Boys’ Schools...

Brenda Tournier

The future relies on human connection: our ability to recognise what needs to be done and then come together to make it happen. In my work, I see the power of community and connection. It is my passion to foster the pathways that bring people together – through strategy,...

Bruce Perry F.Edplus, M.EdLead, MACE

Bruce is the current Registrar and a member of the School Executive Committee at the St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney. He is former President of the Educate Plus NSW/ACT Chapter as well as a former Educate Plus Board Member. Bruce has taught mathematics in schools for over 30 years,...

Cameron Pegg

Cameron holds degrees in English, Journalism and Business., and uses these perspectives to craft thoughtful, inventive and compelling content across all platforms. Cameron has particular expertise in telling stories about education, philanthropy, the arts, First Peoples, science, technology and travel. He believes in the power of print while embracing the...