Barossa Valley Ladies Weekend Experience 

Vanessa Nock specialises in custom design and manufacturing handmade fine Jewellery. For 26 tremendous years now, she has been hand making jewellery for clients with a deeper connection. Creating quality pieces to commemorate special occasions, memories & milestones. Vanessa brings their story, energy & emotion into their very own sculpture to hold, admire & enjoy. The Journey one takes […]

Elise Jione is the General Manager of USC’s Thompson Institute and has played an integral role in the Thompson Institute’s growth to become one of Australia’s leading mental health research institutes. Elise most recent achievements include being awarded the 2021 Sunshine Coast Young Business Woman of the Year, and the 2021 USC Outstanding Alumnus for Regional […]

Born and raised in Darwin, Nikki says she owes her “never give up” attitude to her mum and dad.  Saving to travel the world at 18 years of age, Nikki took on any job that would help her attain this goal, prior to and whilst travelling, from working at a service station pumping fuel, to […]

Jennifer Swaine was born in Hay, and later moved to Narrabri where she completed her HSC.  Jenny had two brothers and two sisters but sadly her youngest sister who had Downs Syndrome passed away suddenly at the age of 17.  Jenny’s parents were incredible people and there was always room for someone else at out […]

Deb Caruso studied journalism but has mainly worked as a PR and Marketing consultant for the past 30 years. She loves the variety of working on a wide range of clients across all industries. From award-winning restaurants and hairdressers to national brands and global organisations including launching Brisbane’s International Airport; transitioning Warana Festival to Brisbane Festival; and launching […]

Ann Noler Harris has achieved so much in her life and she’s had the support of her amazing husband to go along with her crazy ideas along the way. For example they flew to Australia for a 2 week holiday to get their visas stamped and Ann decided to buy land, find a builder, chose […]

Growing up in rural Queensland, Janelle’s strength and resilience stemming from her years on the land applied just as naturally to the business landscape. She carved out a career in private, public and not-for-profit sectors, before becoming CEO of Women’s Network Australia. Her experience with membership organisations included a decade with the Australian Institute of […]

Driven to build connection and capability in the community, Mervat Quirke leads the partnership strategy at USC’s Thompson Institute, a world-class facility for mental health and neurological research. Mervat identifies, develops and maintains strategic partnerships with community, specialist and government groups locally, nationally and globally. These partnerships support the success of a range of the […]

Abigail Wake grew up in the performing arts and moved to Los Angeles at seventeen to pursue that dream professionally. She performed in several music videos with the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Daddy Yankee, and Kelly Rowland and found herself, nor surprisingly, wanting for fulfillment in the realm of acting. She can be seen in […]

Kim Edwards’ career includes a wide range of experiences with organisations, both private and not-for-profit, as a director, chief executive officer, project manager, consultant and business owner.  Kim is a champion for the cause of dynamic social change through education, dynamic participation and community engagement. With a sound understanding and experience with strategic management, governance, diversity and […]