Presenters

Mark Barrett

Managing DirectorCIMarketing and TeamHQ Managing Director of CI Marketing and TeamHQ. CIMarketing and Team HQ provides integrated marketing software solutions to help win and track prospects and communicate effectively with your school community. There are hundreds of schools around the world that use the following TeamHQ products: ContentHQ, SendHQ, PortalHQ...

Mary Henry

Director of Community Relations, Wesley College With more than 20 years experience in both Australia and the United States, Mary’s background includes extensive practice in brand building, events, marketing, communications and team leadership. Mary was incredibly chuffed when the Wesley College Community Relations team was awarded the Educate Plus Team...

Merryn Parks

A service marketer by trade Merryn spent a decade (or so!) working in telecommunications across a variety of Director level roles at Optus including brand, retail, segment and product marketing. With a heart leading her to the ‘For Purpose’ industry Merryn switched to education working in advancement. She launched the...

Mike Stanley

CEO of AUT Millennium, President and Chairman New Zealand Olympic Committee, and Board member – High Performance Sport New Zealand, Mike is the perfect leader to inspire delegates on decision making and high performance strategies. Mike has had a long involvement in sport, including with rowing, where he has been...

Myfanwy Stanfield

Myfanwy has dedicated over 18 years to the independent education sector in New South Wales. Her journey emphasises developing relationships, engaging communities, and enhancing organisational profiles through strategic marketing and communications. Myfanwy’s expertise spans strategic planning, fostering philanthropy, relationship marketing, event management, alumni engagement, and admissions. This diverse skill...

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...

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...

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...