Chanel Hughes
Highly experienced communications and public relations professional with a wealth of knowledge in stakeholder engagement. Chanel’s experience includes all forms of print and digital communications, fundraising, event and conference management, sponsorship and merchandising–for both national and international audiences, across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, the UK and USA.
Chanel’s primary mission throughout my career has been to connect individuals, educational institutions and organisations for mutually beneficial outcomes. Chanel has been privileged to work with people of all ages, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, to deliver experiences that make a difference.
Excavating and telling stories that uplift, inspire and engage stakeholder communities is an abiding passion–whether it’s through the written word or through special events and experiences that bring people together with a shared vision.
With extensive experience in the higher education sector, Chanel has had the opportunity to research and write about a comprehensive range of discipline areas, from arts to sciences, engineering, education, commerce and law, working on communications, event and fundraising projects across the spectrum.
Areas of expertise: communications; writing and editing; fundraising; annual giving; stakeholder engagement; alumni relations; strategic planning; project management; database management; public speaking.
Clifton Five Top Strengths: Empathy, Input, Strategic, Intellection, Individualisation
