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I am a Wiradjuri woman and live with my two beautiful children, husband and beloved cavoodle, Dodge. My family is at the heart of everything I do. So, when I’m not working, I’m ‘ubering’ the kids around to various sporting activities and events and going on family outdoor adventures with Dodge.
I grew up on Wangal land in Berala. The Wangal people are a part of the Dharug clan and Berala is the Aboriginal word meaning ‘swamp duck’. I now reside on Dharrawal Country in Jannali which is derived from the Aboriginal word ‘moon’. My home is really my sanctuary where I recharge and wind down at the end of the day with a hot chocolate and a gripping TV series.
I am a Parramatta Eels supporter and while I have never seen them win a Premiership, I have hopes that one day they will…
I’m Special Counsel here at IBA. No two days are ever the same in my role. My work covers all sorts of legal tasks ranging from diving into exciting project work, transactional work and reviewing contracts ranging from finance documents, confidentiality agreements to service agreements. I also monitor legal and governance developments that impact IBA.
I studied a Bachelor of Law and Business at UTS. I was initially drawn to the accounting world, thinking I’d end up crunching numbers as an accountant. But after landing an internship and graduate position at a reputable law firm, it turned out the world had other plans for me.
The real game changer came when I made the leap to an in-house legal role at NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp). I really loved my time there and spent the next 12 years providing legal support on a range of matters related to finance arrangements, debt-capital markets and public policy.
I initially moved to IBA on secondment from another government agency, Export Finance Australia. I enjoyed my secondment so much that I quickly realised that I had found a community where I felt valued and inspired. That is when I made a decision to transition from secondment to a permanent position. I am thankful for the chance to work with such an awesome bunch.
Growing up, I was not aware of my Indigenous background as it was kept a secret in my family for many years. Discovering this later in life has ignited a journey of self-discovery to understand and honour my Indigenous roots. Working at IBA has allowed me to engage with other people who are mob and share similar stories to mine. It’s been so nice being able to connect and relate to those around me and learn more about myself.
I was also drawn to the type of work IBA does. It’s rewarding to do something greater than yourself, knowing you’re setting future generations up for empowerment and success. I think what also sets my role apart at IBA, it’s this sense of camaraderie that makes coming to work each day not just fulfilling but truly enjoyable.
My aspirational spirit animal is the kangaroo. To me, the kangaroo is a symbol of nurturing and protection, which resonates with my deep sense of responsibility and compassion towards those I care for, whether it’s my family, friends or community. I am also inspired behind the presence of the kangaroo (and emu) on the Australian Coat of Arms. Both these animals can only move forward, never backward, which serves as a powerful symbol of optimism, resilience, and constant growth.
