DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Andrea is a senior communications leader with close to 30 years of global experience shaping strategy, reputation, and stakeholder engagement. She has held leadership roles at GE and Genworth Financial’s European headquarters, BHP’s Australian head office, and advised through Big Four consulting on organisational change and complex communications challenges.
She brings deep expertise in accessible communications, with a strong focus on engaging people experiencing vulnerability, First Nations, and CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) communities. Known for her clear, values-driven approach, Andrea translates complexity into compelling narratives that connect organisations to real-world impact. Now in the for-purpose sector, she is focused on driving meaningful social outcomes through communication.
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Canberra and has completed executive programs at the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, and Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. She has also completed a GE Fellowship in Communications in New York.