Presenters

Karen Cairney

An experienced and established professional in the higher education, not-for-profit and fundraising sectors, Karen has worked as a senior-level professional in the charitable and educational sectors for over 30 years in Canada, US, Asia and the UK. She has experience working in a variety of different sectors including health, education,...

Karen Gately

Karen is a passionate optimist with unwavering belief in the power of the human spirit. An author, speaker, advisor and educator in the fields of human performance and leadership Karen brings a fresh perspective to what it takes to be a successful manager of people. Advocating an approach focused on...

Karen Whitten

Karen is the current Head of Admissions at Haileybury and has a demonstrated history working in the primary/secondary education industry. Karen is skilled in Student Recruitment, Strategic Waitlist Management, Admissions Counselling, and Event Management. She also has a demonstrated strength in ‘Big Picture Thinking’ with outstanding record results in enrolments...

Kathryn Marshall

Kathryn is the Fundraising Director for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust and its sister organisation, the New Zealand Flying Doctor Trust, a role she has held for over four years. Originally from London, she has called Christchurch home for the past nine years. With more than 30 years’...

Kaushini Fernando

Kaushini is a community engagement professional with a track record in delivering programs, campaigns and events within the education sector. As Alumni and Community Manager at Carey Baptist Grammar School, she leads initiatives that connect alumni and broader school communities through meaningful, purpose driven experiences. Kaushini is particularly passionate...

Kelly Smith

A Leadership Consultant and Executive Coach passionate about helping organisations build high-performance teams, navigate change, and unlock leadership potential at every level. With over 15 years in senior leadership – including in education as Principal and Principal Advisor – I support both corporate and school-based leaders to lead with clarity,...

Kendra Jones

Kendra Jones is a results-driven strategist with extensive experience in international education, specialising in advancement, strategic partnerships, and community engagement. She brings a strong track record in educational operations—from strategic planning through to practical implementation—underpinned by a broad background in leadership, development, and stakeholder relations. With hands-on experience spanning classroom...

Kirra Pendergast

Founder and Chief Digital Safety & Governance Strategist Founder of Safe on Social and CTRL+SHFT, Kirra Pendergast maps the cultural, emotional, and legal fallout of emerging technologies and builds proactive frameworks to prevent it. Where traditional technologists forecast features, she forecasts impact. Where compliance asks, “Is this legal?”, she also...

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...

Linda Douglas

Linda Douglas is the Executive Governing Director of the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools and a Board Member of Independent Schools Victoria, with extensive experience contributing to boards and educational committees. She is deeply committed to professional learning, holding a Master of Education from the University of Melbourne and having...

Lisa Hinwood

Lisa Hinwood is the Head of Enrolments & Community at Calrossy Anglican School in Tamworth NSW, focused on creating a welcoming, informed and relational experience for every family and community partner. She leads enrolments, onboarding and engagement pathways, working across academic, wellbeing, boarding, marketing and foundation teams to strengthen community...