Rebecca Tighe is a People and Culture extraordinaire at 8Squad, an Australia professional services IT company that leverages Salesforce innovation to drive business performance that puts humans first. Bec’s appetite for team training and development has led her into a Bachelor of Business at the University of Newcastle, in leadership and strategic human resource practice….
Sarah Hovanyecz is a Senior Associate at Osborn Law with more than ten years’ experience in the legal profession. She completed of a Bachelor of Laws with Honours at the University of Wollongong in 2014 and relocated to Newcastle in 2015, and was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court. She is currently serving…
Danielle O’Neill is a Senior Business Banking Manager at NAB, managing a diverse portfolio of local businesses looking after both their personal and financial business needs. Beginning her career as an Industry Scholar, Danielle has since worked her way up to Senior Management. Outside of her corporate role, Danielle is also the president of Hunter…
Kirsten Lyndon is the Manager of Partnership and Community Engagement at Newcastle Permanent. She graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Communication in 2013, eager to make a difference. Kirsten started her career in the not-for-profit sector in community relations and fundraising roles for a variety of local and national charities. Now…
Michael Kekovski is the Founder and Operator behind The Excavation Specialists, a contracting business that offers complete excavation and earth works solutions. He is also a director of local networking group, the Hunter Young Professionals (hyp). Within his business Michael is devoted to providing an affordable first-class excavation experience by working with local operators, the…
Morgan Cherry is a Senior Associate in the Property and Commercial team at Osborn Law, a Newcastle-based firm with a focus on Commercial, Employment and Property Law. Born and raised in Newcastle, Morgan obtained a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Relations) from the University of Newcastle. Admitted as a…
Ellie Bright operates as the Social Media Account Manager at The Bravery and the Owner Operator of Bright Relations, a social media marketing agency based in Newcastle. Within her two roles, Ellie gets to enjoy and experience the duality of working for her own business while also learning from leaders in the PR, communications, and…
Tricia Martin is a Behaviour Change Program Designer and Founder of the Virtual Intern, an online platform that works with the next generation to build meaningful employment through digital learning experiences. Tricia has been recognised as an FYA Young Social Pioneer and a finalist for Women Leading Tech for her ability to harness and design…
Jennifer Hanson is the General Manager for the University of Newcastle’s Students’ Association (UNSA). Born and raised in Iowa City in the United States, Jen moved to Newcastle after meeting her (now) husband during his exchange program. She has now been a proud local for five years. She loved her experience at The University of…
Jonathon Power is the Managing Director of Empowered Community Services, a local disability support service. His experience working in the disability sector and his own lived experiences, supporting both parents who have lifelong disabilities, inspired him to start his own business. Jonathon believes in providing an honest and reliable service that puts people’s needs first,…