Presenters

Krista Slade

Krista’s experience includes the position of executive director of CASE Asia-Pacific in May 2007. In this position, Krista was responsible for professional development programs, conferences and other services to meet the evolving needs of the growing advancement profession throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Krista has spent more...

Kristie Welsh BBusMan, BJ, M.EdPlus

Growing up on the Sunshine Coast, Kristie furthered her education at the University of Queensland, completing a Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing) and Bachelor of Journalism. Her career has taken her from a newsroom, to in-house and agency roles and her own consultancy business providing strategic marketing, communications and...

Lucy Borrill

Director and Brand Strategist of LUMO. LUMO is a studio based in Brisbane that specialises in Brand Strategy, Brand Identity and Websites. Lucy is the big thinker. She has over fifteen years of experience in creative communications—from journalism and videography to freelance design and brand management for big honchos. With...

Lyn O’Neill

Senior Advancement Specialist Lyn is a marketing and advancement specialist with over 25 years of experience in working with organisations, businesses, and educational colleges. She was previously the Marketing Manager at Queenwood, where she implemented strategies and processes that built and maintained ongoing relationships with students,...

Lynne M Wester

Sometimes referred to as the Olivia Pope of Fundraising, Lynne and her teammates at the Donor Relations Guru Group, partner with non-profits to develop sound strategy and vision which utilise technology to create meaningful donor engagement – all designed to positively affect the fundraising bottom line.

Madeleine West

Madeleine West is an actress, author, and advocate focused on the protection and well-being of children. Her early life was challenging, marked by abuse and economic hardship, which fostered her resilience and determination. Despite early obstacles, she excelled academically and was accepted into law school, later realising that creating change...

Madison Wales

Director of Marketing and Community Relations, Trinity Residential College, UWA Madison is an experienced marketing and student recruitment professional having worked in tertiary education since emigrating from the U.K. in 2016. She worked for Curtin University for five-years in a range of marcomms roles and moved over to her current...

Maggie Dent

Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie Dent has become one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors, and educator and podcaster. She has a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience, and is an undisputed ‘boy champion’. Maggie’s experience includes teaching, counselling, and working in palliative care/funeral...

Mandy McFarland

Chief Executive OfficerEducate Plus With over 35 years of experience under her belt, Mandy has worked across everything from strategic Business Development and Philanthropy to Events management, Marketing, Alumni development and Admissions. She has applied her craft in a range of educational institutions, both in schools and the tertiary sector...

Mara Roberts

A marketing professional with several years commercial experience concentrating primarily on marketing strategy, team leadership, press, market research, brand development and positioning, marketing material production and budgeting, has successfully completed numerous projects in various industries. ...

Mara Roberts

DirectorRoberts Digital Mara Roberts is the Director of Roberts Digital, an education marketing agency working both nationally and internationally with schools and universities. Since 2011, Mara has worked to grow enrolments, strengthen brand presence, attract competitive scholarship candidates, recruit top-tier staff, and boost parent retention and satisfaction. Mara is well-known...

Margo Bastow

Margo Bastow, Director Community Relations, Santa Maria College, Perth. With over 20 years of experience in school marketing, her specialties include Content Marketing, Customer Journeys, and Community Engagement. Margo is passionate about creating change in the world of school marketing and believes this...