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Justine O'Brien, SCMP
Past President
About us
Welcome
Welcome to the Canberra Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
Our goal is to provide Canberra’s community of professional communicators with opportunities to connect and learn, both locally and across the IABC global network.
As a member of IABC Canberra, you can access local networking and professional development opportunities, mentoring and meetups, as well as global training, resources and a community of communication professionals working in diverse industries and disciplines throughout the world.
Our board
The Canberra Chapter board consists of 13 peer-selected members.
Melanie Gibbons
President
Lisa Ranson, CMP
Vice President
Sarah Illy
Treasurer
Sarah Toaldo, CMP
Secretary
Emily Davis
Director of Member Communcation
Sophie Cridland
Director of Events
Kirsten Davey
Director of Membership
Katharine Pierce, CMP
Director of Professional Development
Hayden Thomson
Director of Digital Communication
Amanda Dennett, SCMP
Board Member
Romany Rzechowicz, CMP
Board Member
Rebecca Holder, CMP
Board Member
Learn more about IABC Canberra
IABC Canberra was established in 2004, read on to learn more about our history.
The IABC Canberra bylaws set out our vision, mission and alignment with IABC.
Sponsors & Partners
The Canberra chapter enjoys the strong support of
ISENTIA
Established as a small Australian family business nearly 32 years ago, iSentia has become a global leader in delivering crucial media intelligence with 21 offices in locations throughout the Asia-Pacific. Today, iSentia brings together a unique combination of skills honed over many years in many cultures. With over 1,200 staff working together in 15 countries iSentia has become a market leader by blending innovative technology with smart people to provide clients with relevant information.
IABC Canberra’s Media Partner.
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We are a digital consultancy that brings life to digital products and services. We work with clients, big and small, government and private, to deliver complex digital solutions. Founded on human understanding, data insights and agile methods, we design and build game-changing digital experiences that turn real frustration into one that your humans love.
We’ve got you covered from research and strategy, through to end-to-end design, technical development, content design and delivery.
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