Presenters

Dr. Aaron Conley

Dr. Aaron Conley is Founding Partner at Academic Advancement Partners in Dallas, a philanthropic consultancy working exclusively in the education sector. Prior to AAP, Dr. Conley led the teaching and coaching practice for Grenzebach Glier and Associates, a global consultancy based in Chicago and London. Before consulting, he served in...

Dr. John Newton

With a PhD in organisational culture and 18 years of experience as a CEO in two £25M+ organisations in the UK and Australia, I founded Sursum Solutions to help businesses harness the power of culture to drive value, performance, and strategic change. I am a mentor, researcher, consultant, workshop speaker,...

Eliza Goding

Eliza is an Associate Director at DGB Global, working at the forefront of transformational philanthropy to help organisations design and deliver ambitious, multi-million dollar campaigns and philanthropic strategies that drive lasting social impact. With more than 12 years’ experience in the for-purpose sector, Eliza brings a strong blend of strategic insight,...

Emma Amory

Emma brings more than 10 years’ experience across enrolments, admissions and marketing in independent schools throughout Victoria. A self-confessed enrolments and systems nerd, she’s passionate about creating seamless Admissions experiences for schools and families alike.

Gabrielle Dolan

Gabrielle Dolan is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker and educator on real communication and business storytelling. Her clients include the Obama Foundation, Telstra, EY, Accenture VISA, Australia Post, National Australia Bank, Amazon and Vodafone just to name drop a few. Gabrielle is the best selling author of six books...

Garth Wynne

Garth Wynne, former Executive Principal and Headmaster of Christ’s College, Canterbury New Zealand and before that Headmaster of Christchurch Grammar School in Perth. Garth is now living in Brisbane and is the current Round Square School Support Director Australasia and East Asia.

Genevieve G. Shaker, Ph.D

Genevieve G. Shaker, Ph.D., is the Donald A. Campbell Chair in Fundraising Leadership and Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the first school in the world dedicated to the academic study of philanthropy. Her work focuses on fundraising and fundraising professionals, philanthropy, and...

Geoff Anderson

For over 25 years Geoff Anderson from Sonic Sight, has been producing high quality corporate videos for schools and other educational institutions. Geoff loves finding new and innovative ways to tell stories through video. He is passionate about helping his clients focus on the strategic approach for their video...

Geordie Mitchell

Born and raised on the campus of St. Paul’s School in Baltimore, MD in the US, Geordie has done extensive development and admissions/enrolment work at several schools. In his current role as Director of Enrolment Management at BB&N Geordie oversees all admissions/enrolment/financial aid activities on three campuses for grades PK...

Georgia Lynas

With over a decade of experience in the philanthropic sector, Georgia Lynas has built a career centred on strengthening relationships between donors and the causes they care about. Now a Donor Relations Manager at the University of Melbourne, she leads a small team dedicated to stewarding core annual giving programs...

Georgina Pearce OAM

Georgina Pearce has been recognised for her volunteer work and service to the community in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. With a passion for giving back, Georgina joined the Friends of Flying Doctors in 1995 to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). One of the largest...

Glenn Capelli

An educator and professional speaker, Glenn has delivered a message of creativity, innovation, and dynamic leadership to audiences around the world. Many will know him best for Thinking Caps, his best-selling book and popular radio series. Glenn is one of the very few professional speakers in Australia to have won...