Presenters

Nick Jaffer

A recognised award-winning authority on major gifts, capital campaigns and integrated advancement, Nick has built a strong track working across five continents, including senior roles at his alma mater, the University of Alberta, during its first comprehensive campaign—the third largest campaign in Canadian history to that time, exceeding the goal...

Nicole De Vries

Nicole de Vries is an established executive leader with more than 15 years’ experience across independent schools, with a track record in strategic planning, sustainable enrolment growth, innovative marketing campaigns, and leading high-performing teams. In her current role as Director of Advancement at Ipswich Girls’ and Junior Grammar School,...

Penny Bowman

Penny is an experienced Development Manager, specialising in the initial establishment and implementation of Alumni Relations and Development strategies. Penny joined Toorak College in 2016 as the school’s first ever appointed person in a Development role. Through consultation with the school’s key stakeholders and the development of best practice policies,...

Peta Nowacki

DirectorWorking Together Peta has worked exclusively in the area of workplace relations since 1999, founding Working Together in 2006. Since then, she has been an independent mediator, investigator, trainer and consultant in fields including education, professional services, health, arts, retail and manufacturing for everything from corporates to not-for-profits.

Peter Buckingham

Managing DirectorSpectrum Analysis Peter has been the Managing Director of Spectrum Analysis for over 25 years. Prior to that he worked in the oil industry following his studies at Melbourne University. Spectrum Analysis works in both education and in demographics and mapping within the franchise sector, with major accounts both...

Phillip Tascone

Phil is the Director of People and Culture at Ivanhoe Grammar School and a seasoned HR professional with deep expertise in strategic HRM across the education sector. He leads with empathy, guiding cultural and operational change through clear direction in workforce planning, recruitment, professional learning, and leadership development. Known...

Rachael Robertson

Expedition Leader, Leadership and Teamwork expert, and Best Selling Author.Rachael Robertson Pty Ltd Rachael led the Australian expedition to Davis Station, Antarctica – second female to lead a team at the Station and the youngest ever leader. She managed 18 people through the long, dark, Antarctic...

Rachel Dalton

Rachel Dalton is Director of Advancement at St Catherine’s College at UWA and Curtin University, where she leads the College’s fundraising, partnerships and alumni engagement strategy, and is supporting the establishment of the College’s new national AI institute. A senior marketing, admissions and communications leader with extensive experience across the...

Ralph Barba

Media Professional and former School Teacher Ralph has worked in professional media for 25 years, including 15 years as a presenter and producer in commercial radio with radio stations such as Triple M, SEN1116, and ABC Radio. Prior to his media career, Ralph spent 16 years as a senior teacher...

Rhys Ryan

Rhys advises clients on building corporate reputation, particularly in issues and crisis management, executive positioning, thought leadership and advocacy campaigns, drawing on 25 years’ experience in media and communications. He provides advisory to executive teams and boards, but has always remained on the tools for clients each day. Following an...

Richard Arkell

Richard is a commercially astute and experienced executive with a background that combines strategy and operations of a divisional COO role with business unit management in the education sector and management consulting experience in a range of strategy and technologically complex projects. Richard is a highly effective and proactive leader...

Rita Kilroy

Sales, Brand & Marketing Manager with 15 years+ experience in Marketing spanning Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji markets. Previous experience working in International Law and Politics prior to entering the world of marketing. Proficient skills in: Salesforce CRM administration and set-up Detailed level sales reporting & analysis Cross divisional...