About.

I am a founder, educator and strategist working at the intersection of rural economic development and global talent mobility. I wear many hats across my portfolio career, leading ventures, advocating and driving change, working with organisations committed to impact. With roots firmly planted in rural Australia, but my head hitting the pillow in Bangkok, Thailand, my work spans borders, supporting individuals, businesses and institutions to unlock opportunity, build capacity and drive inclusive growth.

My work is deeply rooted in impact, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Recognised as a national leader in regional economic development, I have been honored with awards including the COSBOA National Small Business Champion and the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Through my ventures, I am dedicated to ensuring that rural Australians have the same access to opportunity as their metropolitan counterparts and that accompanying partners of globally mobile talent experience positive capacity building, continuity and connection.

Creating a future where geography and visa status is no barrier to success.

Projects.

The Connection Table.

Launched in 2022, in collaboration with Julia Spicer, The Connection Table was created from the undeniable need for rural Australians to have a voice where decisions are being made. Too many times, we found ourselves as the only people in the room representing regional perspectives and we knew this needed to change. This network is about ensuring that regional Australians have a platform to influence policy, industry decisions and initiatives that shape their communities, putting rural leaders front and center where they belong. >theconnectiontable.com

ellora.

Established in 2022 as The Trailing Spouse Co and relaunched in 2025 as ellora., this network was born from my own experience and the shared challenges of countless individuals who relocate due to their partner’s career commitments. Too often, these highly capable professionals are overlooked, leaving them feeling disconnected from their careers and networks. ellora. provides a space to connect, upskill and find meaningful opportunities through virtual and in person events, training and workshops, ensuring that no one has to sacrifice their professional identity due to a relocation. > elloracollective.com

Initiatives.

Invest Rural.

Inspired by the need to support brilliant rural businesses in accessing the funding required to scale, Invest Rural is a project aimed at bridging the investment gap for regional entrepreneurs. Co-founders Claire Bull and Dave Lillo-Trynes bring a wealth of experience and networks to this initiative, delivering workshops, investor events and strategic guidance to connect rural businesses with venture capital, debt finance, angel investors and family office funding. We are ensuring that regional businesses are not just sustainable but thriving, growing and creating long term economic impact > www.investrural.com.au

Decent Job Boards.

This project stems from my unwavering commitment to breaking down employment barriers in regional Australia. By white labelling Pointer Remote’s technology, we enable organisations to customise job boards that serve niche sectors, such as agriculture and regional development. This initiative is about removing roadblocks to employment and ensuring that businesses can tap into incredible regional talent.

Pointer Remote.

2017-2025

Born from the simple belief that talent lives everywhere, Pointer Remote was created to remove the barriers faced by people building their careers from regional, rural and remote Australia. What began as a small advocacy project quickly grew into a national movement that connected businesses with skilled professionals outside major cities and championed the value of remote work long before it became mainstream. Pointer Remote supported employers to rethink hiring, helped regional Australians access meaningful roles and shifted conversations about what was possible for rural careers. The impact was felt across communities as people gained flexibility, opportunity and confidence in their professional futures. Pointer Remote touched lives and drove a shift the way Australian's think about work.

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