Experience

Sydney Peace Foundation

• Australia
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Director

  • May 2023 - Present

  Co-director (Communications and Partnerships) at the Sydney Peace Foundation - a foundation at the University of Sydney dedicated to amplifying the voices of peacemakers to create a more peaceful, fair, just and compassionate world. Co-director (Communications and Partnerships) at the Sydney Peace Foundation - a foundation at the University of Sydney dedicated to amplifying the voices of peacemakers to create a more peaceful, fair, just and compassionate world.



University of Sydney

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Programs and Communication Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Managing programs, engagement and communications with the Henry Halloran Research Trust. Promoting collaborative cross-disciplinary engagement through a program of public event, including Festival Manager of the annual Festival of Urbanism, along with leading-edge research into urban and regional planning and policy. Design and rollout strategic plan, government submissions, communications and engagement program. Managing programs, engagement and communications with the Henry Halloran Research Trust. Promoting collaborative cross-disciplinary engagement through a program of public event, including Festival Manager of the annual Festival of Urbanism, along with leading-edge research into urban and regional planning and policy. Design and rollout strategic plan, government submissions, communications and engagement program.



Consultant

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Communications and Advocacy Advisor

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Worked on communications, campaign and publication strategy in education, health, community legal and refugee sectors. - Advise on and manage communications programs as researcher, storyteller and producer including podcast production, social media strategy and engagement. - Rolled out COVID vaccination campaign with Respond Global as the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout Australia. Involved in the development of a risk communication strategic plan and materials. . Engaged with stakeholders to share information on community perceptions and develop contextually appropriate community engagement approaches and materials. - Developed advocacy and policy outreach plan and issues papers for the Community Legal Centres on the impact of COVID-19 on key community legal sectors including welfare rights, women's rights and crisis centres, aged care. - Managed the production of reports for St Francis Social Services, supporting marginalised communities in Australia. Show less



International Federation of Journalists Asia-Pacific

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

  The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is the world's largest organisation of journalists, representing 600,000 media professionals from 187 trade unions and associations in more than 140 countries. As a project manager I oversaw multifaceted international projects focused on the rights and working conditions of journalists in the Asia Pacific. I also design and managed regional and country-specific advocacy campaigns and solidarity actions. Produced reports on press freedom, gender and workers rights, managed webinars and discussions and led workshops. Initiated and wrote successful grants, managed program cycle, led regional teams and managed relationships with funders and a diverse range of stakeholders. Show less



Public Education Foundation Ltd

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Engagement Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2020

  The Public Education Foundation is a national NFP dedicated to providing life-changing scholarships to young people and educators in public education. The Foundation also work to enhance the reputation of public schools and contribute to campaigns and initiatives to ensure funding equity and help students overcome disadvantage. - Managed all communications platforms including social media, reports, programs and events, and video production - Worked with stakeholders to secure funds for new scholarships and campaigns - Oversaw advocacy campaigns and issues papers - Responsible for liaison with Department of Educations across Australia; education unions; students; donors and supporters and other stakeholders Show less

• Research and Planning Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

  As part of the Sydney University South East Asia Centre, I assisted on a collaborative research project in the area of food and agriculture. The research aimed to meet the shared goals and priorities of both countries, and at the same time meet the expectations of communities, businesses, and the research organisations themselves. My role focussed on managing research programs, project management and stakeholder engagement activities both in Australia and Indonesia. As part of the Sydney University South East Asia Centre, I assisted on a collaborative research project in the area of food and agriculture. The research aimed to meet the shared goals and priorities of both countries, and at the same time meet the expectations of communities, businesses, and the research organisations themselves. My role focussed on managing research programs, project management and stakeholder engagement activities both in Australia and Indonesia.



Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

• Australia
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher / Producer Consultant

  • Nov 2011 - Feb 2015

  Consultant producer and researcher for ABC Four Corners Program and SBS TV's award winning series "Go Back to Where You Came From". Consultant producer and researcher for ABC Four Corners Program and SBS TV's award winning series "Go Back to Where You Came From".



Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia

• Australia
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• • 2004 - Dec 2014

  Responsible for researching and producing both feature stories and news reports for Australia’s award winning international current affairs program, Dateline.Demonstrated journalistic skills with experience in researching long-form current affairs television. Pitching ideas for stories and story telling. Comprehensive knowledge of national and international affairs. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.Expertise in Asia, Middle East, US politics, terrorism, social justice. Show less

• • 2002 - Dec 2003

  Researcher/Producer on award-winning domestic current affairs program.



Taylor Rafferty

• United States
• Capital Markets
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor Relations Manager

  • Oct 1998 - Mar 2001

  Manager at cross-border financial communications consultancy. Advised clients on communications programs, corporate positioning initiatives and management of communications procedures in deal and crisis situations. Manager at cross-border financial communications consultancy. Advised clients on communications programs, corporate positioning initiatives and management of communications procedures in deal and crisis situations.



Worked with Jakarta Post, BBC, CNN, ABC TV, SBS TV, Kompas, DeTik

• Producer/Reporter

  • Feb 1992 - Sep 1998

  Worked as a reporter, editor and producer for leading national and international news networks. Worked as a reporter, editor and producer for leading national and international news networks.



PT Tirta Mas

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Investor Relations

  • Sep 1996 - Oct 1997

  Manager Investor Relations for major Indonesian conglomerate, managed crisis communications and media relations, investor outreach and stakeholder relations. Manager Investor Relations for major Indonesian conglomerate, managed crisis communications and media relations, investor outreach and stakeholder relations.