Emily built her career across Australia’s arts and corporate sectors, working with global organisations and not‑for‑profits. She has held senior roles spanning corporate partnerships, business development, brand marketing, experiential strategy and program development, leading initiatives that brought together major brands, creative industries and community impact. Known for combining strategic clarity with creative collaboration, she has developed high‑value sponsorships, driven business development strategies, led brand and experiential campaigns and built relationships across some of Australia’s most recognised companies.

Alongside raising her young family, Emily is passionate about finding unique ways to connect people and business, creating the conditions for collaboration, innovation and positive change.

About working at NIDA, Emily said: “I’m thrilled to step into the Corporate Partnerships Lead role. Supporting both Corporate Training and Sponsorship means contributing directly to NIDA’s mission while helping individuals and organisations grow. It’s a privilege to work with such an exceptional team and brand, and I’m excited to expand the reach and impact of this work.”