Communications Director

• Oct 2021 - Present

Oversees global communications for Breakthrough Energy’s initiatives across Europe and Asia Pacific. Breakthrough Energy, founded by Bill Gates, is a network of entities and initiatives, including investment funds, nonprofit and philanthropic programs, and policy efforts linked by a common commitment to scale the technologies we need to achieve a path to net zero emissions by 2050. Breakthrough Energy encourages the development of new net-zero energy technologies, champions policies that speed innovation from lab to market, and brings together governments, research institutions, private companies, and investors to expand and enhance clean-energy investment. Show less

Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

• Mar 2018 - Jul 2020

Responsible for maintaining and enhancing Hilton's corporate reputation through integrated communications programs, media strategies and social media campaigns with a focus on strategic business priorities including workplace culture, innovation, and corporate responsibility storylines.

Manager, Portfolio Communications

• Nov 2016 - Feb 2018

Co-Founder

• Apr 2015 - Nov 2016

Led a communications agency dedicated to providing accessible PR, content, marketing, and digital services for startups, innovators and entrepreneurs. Duties included drafting proposals, pitching and securing clients as well as executing strategy and client work ranging from public relations, technical writing, social media strategy, and marketing. As a business owner, I was also responsible for business administration ranging from financial, legal, and tax requirements. Led a communications agency dedicated to providing accessible PR, content, marketing, and digital services for startups, innovators and entrepreneurs. Duties included drafting proposals, pitching and securing clients as well as executing strategy and client work ranging from public relations, technical writing, social media strategy, and marketing. As a business owner, I was also responsible for business administration ranging from financial, legal, and tax requirements.

Public Relations Manager

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2015

Responsible for the execution of PR strategy across The Travel Corporation’s global family of brands in Australia including leading Australian tour operator AAT Kings, luxury river cruise collection Uniworld, global guided tour operator Insight Vacations, youth travel brand Contiki Holidays, and not-for-profit arm the TreadRight Foundation. Responsible for the execution of PR strategy across The Travel Corporation’s global family of brands in Australia including leading Australian tour operator AAT Kings, luxury river cruise collection Uniworld, global guided tour operator Insight Vacations, youth travel brand Contiki Holidays, and not-for-profit arm the TreadRight Foundation.

Public Relations Manager

• Feb 2005 - Oct 2012

Managed public relations efforts in Australia and New Zealand for clients including California Travel & Tourism Commission, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Rocky Mountaineer and others. Managed public relations efforts in Australia and New Zealand for clients including California Travel & Tourism Commission, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Rocky Mountaineer and others.

Committee Member

• 2008 - 2010

Served as the sole PR representative on the board of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Secured sponsorships and coordinated events such as learning and development seminars and ASTW's annual awards gala. Served as the sole PR representative on the board of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Secured sponsorships and coordinated events such as learning and development seminars and ASTW's annual awards gala.