Strategic communications that build trust, inspire action and deliver results.

I am a strategic leader, adviser and communicator with more than 20 years' experience helping organisations grow, adapt and create lasting community impact.

My background spans executive leadership, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, communications, advocacy and governance across the not-for-profit, government, tourism, cultural and membership sectors.

I have led organisational transformation initiatives, developed sustainable revenue strategies, managed reputation and stakeholder engagement programs, advised boards and executives, and built partnerships that deliver measurable social and commercial outcomes.

The right message, delivered to the right audience, can transform an organisation.

Whether you’re launching a major initiative, navigating change, strengthening your reputation or seeking to inspire people to act, success depends on more than good communication—it requires clear strategy, compelling storytelling and meaningful engagement.

I help organisations tackle complex communications challenges with practical, evidence-based advice and creative thinking that delivers measurable outcomes.

What I do

I work with executives, leadership teams and organisations to develop communication strategies that build confidence, strengthen relationships and achieve organisational objectives.

My consulting services include:

• Strategic communications planning

• Stakeholder and community engagement

• Executive communications and thought leadership

• Reputation and issues management

• Fundraising and donor communications

• Campaign development and behaviour change

• Brand storytelling and content strategy

• Speech writing and executive messaging

• Workshop facilitation and strategic planning

Why clients work with me

Communications should never be an afterthought.

With experience spanning communications leadership, fundraising, marketing, media production and public engagement, I bring both strategic insight and practical implementation experience.

I understand how organisations operate, how leaders make decisions and how audiences respond to authentic, well-crafted communication.

Every engagement is tailored to your organisation, your stakeholders and your goals.

My approach

Every successful project begins with listening.

I take the time to understand your organisation, your challenges and your ambitions before developing practical strategies that are clear, achievable and focused on outcomes.

My work combines strategic thinking with creativity, ensuring every recommendation can be implemented effectively and measured against agreed objectives.

Who I work with

I partner with:

• Government agencies

• Not-for-profit organisations

• Industry associations

• Professional services firms

• Education and research organisations

• Community organisations

• Corporate leaders and executives

Whether you require advice on a single project or an experienced strategic adviser to support your leadership team, I can provide independent expertise tailored to your needs.

Let’s start the conversation

Every organisation has a story worth telling.

The challenge is telling it in a way that builds trust, influences decisions and inspires action.

If you’re looking for an experienced communications adviser who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can work together.

Selected Achievements

• Guest speaker for the AMCHAM (American / Australian Chamber of Commerce) leadership academy program in 2024 in Canberra

• Recognized as a finalist for the "Fundraising Marketing Executive of the Year" at the Third Sector Magazine Awards in 2024.

• Two thought leadership articles in F+P Magazine in 2025 and 26

• Co-hosted a series, Know You Know, featuring creative Canberrans in 2024

• Past member of the ACT Committee for the Fundraising Institute of Australia

• Served as the Chair of the Australian Institute of Management Canberra Advisory Committee, and served on the Canberra Business Point Executive committee and Canberra Region Tourism Advisory Council

• For over three years was Canberra Region Tourism Awards Committee Chair of Judges for five years and national judge for QANTAS tourism awards

• Guest on the influential GovComms podcast series

• Presented at prestigious events like the Festival of Ambitious Ideas

• Gave the TEDx talk on the Cultural History of the Martini.