Advancement Manager, Alumni and Advancement
Strategic higher education leader with 15+ years’ experience delivering high‑quality student support, scholarship administration, work‑integrated learning, and complex program operations across government‑funded and compliance‑driven environments. Skilled in leading teams through change, implementing scalable systems, and ensuring consistent, accurate application of guidelines in high‑volume, detail‑intensive contexts. Brings deep expertise in risk management, case management, stakeholder engagement and governance, with a strong record of strengthening processes, improving service delivery, and supporting students to meet program expectations. Experienced in donor‑funded scholarships, grants administration, and cross‑sector partnerships, with a commitment to transparent, well‑evidenced decision‑making and continuous improvement. Known for fostering inclusive, accountable, and high‑performance cultures that enhance student outcomes, strengthen institutional relationships, and uphold the integrity of scholarship and mobility programs.
2025 Masters of Business Administration I Future Business - Flinders University
2023 Graduate Diploma of Business Administration - Flinders University
2012 Frontline Management - TAFE SA/Flinders University
2007 Bachelor of Arts - Charles Darwin University
1996 Teaching and Learning Course - Gilles Plains TAFE
2025 Certificate of Excellence - For highest results in BGL MBA topic
2017 The Advanced Leadership Program - Women & Leadership Australia
The National Excellence in Educational Leadership Initiative (NEELI) Scholarship
2012 Executive Deans Excellence in Teaching Team Award
2012 NAB Schools First Seeding Grant
Funds awarded to Flinders University and local high school to establish a wellbeing space where medical students could support and advocate for high school students
2011 Southern Transfer Knowledge Partnership
Funding awarded as a seeding grant to look at the feasibility of setting up a medical student lead Wellbeing Centre for school students.
Developing, managing and promoting graduate career readiness programs, ensuring the provision of quality and effective Work Integrated Learning within placements to enhance the student experience and support graduate readiness.