Presenters

Julian Moore

Julian Moore is a skilled and entertaining speaker who provides practical and useful ideas through real-world examples and case studies. Julian is an unabashed technology geek who is thoroughly enjoying the process of adapting to an AI world. With extensive experience in Australia, New Zealand, and the United...

Julianne Brandon

Julianne commenced her career as an educator and went on to complete a Master of Education by research and postgraduate qualifications in Communications at the University of Melbourne. Her professional experience includes roles in education, educational publishing, and healthcare. For the past 16 years, she has worked in the area...

Julie Peterson

Julie Peterson is the current Head of School at Woodford House in New Zealand, a role she has held since 2015. As one of the top schools and the largest girls’ boarding school in New Zealand, Julie leads as an executive school Principal and a high performing CEO of a...

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 Cooke

Karen has led Admissions and Regulatory Services at Westbourne Grammar School for more than a decade and is widely recognised for her expertise in international student compliance and regulatory practice. She’s the person schools call when they have a complex admissions or compliance question that no one else can answer.

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...

Kellie Hasluck

Kellie has provided Western Australian businesses with strategic communications and stakeholder engagement advice for over 30 years, 20 as a founder and Director of Clarity Communications, and now as Director of Advancement & Growth at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls. With over 20...

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...