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I am an experienced Company Director, Leadership Consultant and Elected Member with a background in leadership development, corporate public affairs, and public policy. My passion is helping communities, organisations and people be their best, which has led me to work across many sectors in Perth. I am a collaborator, a connector and a finder of solutions.
I am a confident and accomplished MC, keynote speaker, presenter and media talent.
I bring strategic insight into stakeholder expectations, governance and public discourse, strong public speaking and media engagement skills, and a track record of guiding organisational and community change toward sustainable outcomes. I enjoy designing engagement processes, facilitating complex conversations to reach agreed outcomes, and supporting leadership development, succession planning and governance improvement.
Experience Level
Language
Italian
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Mayor at City of Fremantle
October 1, 2021 - PresentElected by popular vote in 2021 for a four-year term; Chair of public Council meetings every fortnight; Led Strategic Community Plan process to develop a new long-term plan for the City; Extensive public speaking and media experience; Driving key initiatives including increasing residential population and housing diversity, attracting new job-creating industries, and redevelopment of key sporting facilities.
Deputy Chair at Resource Recovery Group
November 1, 2023 - PresentAppointed during initial stages of organisation wind-up; Chair of CEO Performance Review Committee.
Integral Director, Facilitator and Executive Coach at Integral
August 1, 2011 - PresentMember of inaugural Integral Board and key driver of digital transformation of the business; Director of the Integral Women in Leadership program; Facilitate training, engagement and strategic planning workshops; Business development and client/customer management; ICF-trained executive coach.
Planning Committee Member at WA Planning Commission
May 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Future of Fremantle Planning Committee Member; Represented interests of Fremantle for a 30+ year future visioning exercise.
Board Member at Rottnest Island Authority
July 1, 2020 - October 24, 2025Board representative for the Wadjemup Aboriginal Liaison Group; Focus on equity, environmental sustainability, reconciliation and climate impact management.
Councillor at City of Fremantle
October 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025Councillor for Beaconsfield Ward; Chair of the Finance, Policy, Operations and Legislation Committee (2017-2021); Chair of CEO Performance Review Committee.
Deputy Director, Health, Safety, Environment, Heritage and Corporate Affairs at CITIC Pacific Mining
June 1, 2010 - October 24, 2025Deputy Director overseeing health, safety, environment, heritage and corporate affairs; Achieved timely project approvals and developed a positive profile for the Sino Iron project; Oversaw partnerships program and crisis management improvements.
Corporate Communications at Woodside Energy Ltd
September 1, 2007 - October 24, 2025Public profile and ASX disclosure management for the Woodside corporate entity.
Government and Public Affairs Coordinator, Pluto LNG at Woodside Energy Ltd
September 1, 2007 - October 24, 2025Project media spokesperson and communications lead; Strategic advice on issues management and government approvals; Management of consultants; Facilitation of Community Reference Group.
Associate at Hawker Britton WA
July 1, 2005 - October 24, 2025Government relations and communication strategy, crisis management.
Project Coordinator at Office of the Premier, The Hon. Geoff Gallop MLA
June 1, 2004 - October 24, 2025Contentious issue management; Coordination of Premier’s Opinion Leader Forums; Policy development and implementation for E-Government and Creative Industries.
Adviser at Office of the Leader of the Opposition, The Hon. Geoff Gallop MLA
February 1, 2001 - October 24, 2025Direct communications support (newsletters); Media support; Policy development and drafting.
Various Roles at Hospitality, Retail and Offices
December 31, 1998 - October 24, 2025Customer service across multiple short-term roles.
Board Member at Beehive Montessori School
March 1, 2017 - October 24, 2025Governance and oversight for school operations.
Board Member at ARTRAGE (Fringe Festival Producers)
June 1, 2010 - October 24, 2025Board involvement supporting arts festival production.
Committee Member at Next Network (Committee for Perth Initiative)
January 1, 2008 - October 24, 2025Committee Member at "Goodbye Dullsville" Campaign
September 1, 2006 - October 24, 2025Campaign to reform Western Australia’s liquor licensing laws.
Project Coordinator at Office of the Premier, The Hon. Geoff Gallop MLA
December 1, 1999 - October 24, 2025Education
Graduate & Member at Australian Institute of Company Directors
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Bachelor of Arts (English – Journalism) at Curtin University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Qualifications
Cert IV in Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Certificate of Coaching (International Coaching Federation - Accredited)
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025AIM/UWA Alliance Advanced Management Program
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025The Corporate Public Affairs Institute Intensive Program
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Effective Negotiation Skills
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Graduate & Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Cert IV in Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Certificate of Coaching (International Coaching Federation - Accredited)
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025AIM/UWA Alliance Advanced Management Program
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025The Corporate Public Affairs Institute Intensive Program
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Effective Negotiation Skills
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Bachelor of Arts (English – Journalism)
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Industry Experience
Government, Professional Services, Education, Other
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