Fiona has over twenty-five years of global experience in cross sector partnerships. Most recently Fiona held a management role at James Cook University where she led a diverse portfolio of partnership programs in the Graduate Research School. Previously, Fiona’s diverse professional journey includes senior management roles at the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation, where she led on partnerships and engagement. Prior to this, she spent 10 years in the United Kingdom, notably 5 years in the International Division at The Law Society of England and Wales, engaged in trade negotiations and spearheading successful initiatives fostering legal understanding and collaboration for the UK legal profession in Asia-Pacific markets.
With a strong track record of steering impactful initiatives and fostering meaningful partnerships across different sectors, Fiona holds a Master’s degree in Diplomacy and Trade from Monash University and is a nationally accredited mediator in Australia. She is based in Adelaide, South Australia.