Marketing Unit
Meet the marketing team
Director
Kathy Vozella
T: +61 2 9850 7378
M: +61 408 168 918
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au
Kathy is the Director of the Marketing Unit. She has overall responsibility for the Unit's activities, as well as for the University's corporate marketing campaigns and communications plans.
Executive Assistant
Stephanie Russo
T: +61 2 9850 7378
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: stephanie.russo@mq.edu.au
Stephanie provides executive support to the Director of the Marketing Unit and secretariat support to the University marketing community, and manages the office of the Director. She administers MQ Announcements, Macquarie's daily enewsletter to all staff, and provides backup for the Office Manager when required.
Finance Officer
Belisa Jong
T: +61 2 9850 1038
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: belisa.jong@mq.edu.au
Belisa manages the accounts, budgets and other finance needs of the Marketing Unit. This includes purchasing, staff expense claims, and monthly budget reporting. She also ensures the unit complies with the University's finance policies and procedures.
Admin Officer
Anne Bowers
T: +61 2 9850 7250
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: anne.bowers@mq.edu.au
Anne provides the first point of contact for Marketing Unit enquiries via phone, email and front counter management.
Events team
Events Manager
Emma Norton
T: +61 2 9850 7465
F: +61 2 9850 7711
E: emma.norton@mq.edu.au
Emma is responsible for the overall strategic planning and management of University events and protocol including developing and maintaining effective relationships with targeted organisations to enhance the University's standing within those communities. She is also responsible for the development and enhancement of the communication and events strategy to position and differentiate the Macquarie University brand.
Senior Events Officer (Protocol)
Losalini Kelei
T: +61 2 9850 4112
F: +61 2 9850 7711
E: lo.kelei@mq.edu.au
Losalini Kelei provides protocol support to the Vice-Chancellor, the University Executive and VIPs. She supports the development of policy for events procedures and University protocols. She also develops awareness of protocol among Macquarie staff, manages services for internal and external events stakeholders, and assists with print and online protocol/events material and publicity.
Senior Events Officer (Operations)
Simone McKenna
T: +61 2 9850 1883
F: +61 2 9850 7711
M: +61 447 221 281
E: simone.mckenna@mq.edu.au
Simone develops and maintains effective relationships with community groups, organisations and internal stakeholders to leverage opportunities and enhance the University's standing. In her role she supports the Events Manager by overseeing all operational aspects of events, implementation and post-event activities to ensure successful and high quality events.
Events Officer
Alisha Cousins
T: +61 2 9850 4271
F: +61 2 9850 7711
E: alisha.cousins@mq.edu.au
Alisha designs, plans and implements events to promote the university reputation, research, courses and services. She works closely with the Student Recruitment team to deliver an extensive program of events for a wide range of stakeholders both within the university and the wider community. She supports the Events Manager with the major events program for prospective and current students. She is also responsible for sourcing and promoting events, both in print and electronic mediums, including the events calendar.
Events Officer
Philippa Borland
T: +61 2 9850 1881
F: +61 2 9850 7711
E: philippa.borland@mq.edu.au
Philippa is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships for targeted groups that fall into the Advancement area to enhance the University's standing in those communities. This includes planning and coordinating events for areas such as Alumni Relations, Community Engagement, Business Relations, Planned Giving, and Fundraising and Development. She is also responsible for sourcing and promoting events, both in print and electronic mediums, including the events calendar.
Events Assistant
Leanne Wigmore
T: +61 2 9850 4110
F: +61 2 9850 7711
E: leanne.wigmore@mq.edu.au
Leanne designs, plans and implements events to promote the university reputation, research, courses and services. She works closely with the faculties to deliver an extensive program of events for a wide range of stakeholders both within the university and the wider community. She supports the Events Manager with the major events program for prospective and current students. She is also responsible for sourcing and promoting events, both in print and electronic mediums, including the events calendar.
Media and communications team
Communications Manager
Greg Welsh
T: +61 2 9850 7456
M: +61 407 200 474
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: greg.welsh@mq.edu.au
Xpertnet email (for journalists only): xpertnet@vc.mq.edu.au
Greg manages the Communications team and oversees the University's strategic media management and internal communication activities.
Senior Communications Officer
Paul Wild
T: +61 2 9850 1055
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: paul.wild@mq.edu.au
Paul assists Greg in running the Communications team and the University's media management. He also advises on communications strategies and administers the student communication channels.
Communications Officer
Lyn Danninger
T: +61 2 9850 7257
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: lyn.danninger@mq.edu.au
Lyn is a media liaison and handles enquiries from the media and media releases. She administers Xpertnet (an email matchmaking service for journalists seeking expert comment) on behalf of all Australian universities.
Communications Officer
Peter McDonald
T: +61 2 9850 1884
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: peter.mcdonald@mq.edu.au
Peter administers OneVision, the campus-wide digital screen network, and advises and maintains content creation, design and scheduling. He is also responsible for staff communications, including MQ Announcements and providing advice on communications strategies. Peter also edits and designs the internal newsletter, Staff News.
Communications Officer
Joanna Wheatley
T: +61 2 9850 1039
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: joanna.wheatley@mq.edu.au
Joanna works across media liason and internal communications. She also contributes to various projects across the communications team, including the First Year Experience working party.
Communications Officer
Golda Mitchell
T: +61 2 9850 4051
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: golda.mitchell@mq.edu.au
Golda offers support to staff and students to assist with their communication needs. She also acts as a media liaison, handling enquiries and acting as a point of contact for media requests.
Student recruitment team
Manager, Student Recruitment
Jason Elias
T: +61 2 9850 7665
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: jason.elias@mq.edu.au
Jason is responsible for the development and implementation of the University's recruitment strategy. He also manages the direct mail and engagement program with prospective students.
Student Recruitment Officer
Raewyn Burden
Macquarie University
T: +61 2 9850 1890
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: raewyn.burden@mq.edu.au
Raewyn coordinates and promotes activities for undergraduate prospective students. This involves organising campus tours and on campus activities, attending career markets, and coordinating school presentations. Raewyn is also responsible for the recruitment and training of student advisors who represent the University at career markets, presentations and on campus activities.
Student Recruitment Officer
Julia Watters
T: +61 2 9850 7382
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: julia.watters@mq.edu.au
Julia is the coordinator of the Macquarie University School Partners Program. She runs and develops the School Partners Program, which offers students and staff at partner schools a range of unique services and opportunities. She also represents Macquarie at New South Wales careers markets, school presentations and student visits to the campus.
Student Liaison Officer
Rachel Rizk
Macquarie University
T: +61 2 9850 6045
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: rachel.rizk@mq.edu.au
Rachel coordinates GetSirius!, Macquarie University's ezine for future students. GetSirius! is written by current students to inform prospective students about the University's undergraduate degree programs and life at Macquarie.
Publications team
Publications Manager
Jayne Denshire
T: +61 2 9850 7377
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: jayne.denshire@mq.edu.au
Jayne manages publications generated by the Marketing Unit, including the undergraduate and postgraduate handbooks, Quest, Connect with Macquarie, Study at Macquarie, and various course undergraduate and postgraduate booklets. She also liaises with other areas of the University to ensure their publications reflect corporate guidelines.
Editor
Fiona Crawford
T: +61 2 9850 1882
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: fiona.crawford@mq.edu.au
Fiona edits Quest, Macquarie's flagship research magazine, corporate publications In Profile and At a Glance and student recruitment publication Study at Macquarie. She also writes for and edits other Marketing Unit publications.
Publications Officer
Sarah Masters
T: +61 2 9850 7381
F: +61 2 9850 7391
E: sarah.masters@mq.edu.au
Sarah is responsible for the production of the undergraduate and postgraduate handbooks, the calendar of governance, the annual report, and various course undergraduate and postgraduate course booklets.
Graphic Designer
Anne Marleen Hissink
T: +61 2 9850 1885
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: anne.hissink@mq.edu.au
Anne Marleen designs a range of marketing publications including magazines, brochures and flyers. Other responsibilities include liaising with printers and working with photographers.
Graphic Designer
Phillipa Janos
T: +61 2 9850 9447
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: phillipa.janos@mq.edu.au
Phillipa designs a range of marketing publications, brochures and flyers. Other responsibilities include managing the photographic database, liaising with printers, working with photographers and advising on corporate guidelines.
Writer
Janine van den Tillaart
T: +61 2 9850 6078
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: janine.vandentillaart@mq.edu.au
Janine writes articles for Postgrad News, an enewsletter about research, new courses, resources, outstanding students and upcoming events of interest to potential postgrad students. She also prepares Connect with Macquarie, Macquarie's newsletter for careers advisers.
Advertising Coordinator
Katherine Johnston
T: +61 2 9850 9446
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: katherine.johnston@mq.edu.au
Katherine works with the Faculty Marketing Coordinators, the Research Office, Centre for Open Education, to jointly develop and place specific ads online, in the press, on radio and outdoor.
Online marketing and web team
Online Marketing Manager
Luke Williams
T: +61 2 9850 9658
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: luke.williams@mq.edu.au
Luke is responsible for online marketing strategy and execution. This includes enhancing key University websites, developing social media strategy and campaigns, and overseeing online and paid search advertising. He also consults within the University to provide guidance for online and social media initiatives.
Multimedia Producer
Fabian Astore
T: +61 2 9850 9641
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: fabian.astore@mq.edu.au
Fabian is responsible for producing digital media content for marketing campaigns and events. He is also responsible for maintaining MQtv and Macquarie's youTube channel as well as exploring ways to increase the University's profile through social media networks.
Online Marketing Officer
Bonnie Linsell
T: +61 2 9850 6046
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: bonnie.linsell@mq.edu.au
Bonnie is responsible for creating and maintaining official Macquarie social media pages, developing content for both internal and external audiences and analysing online impact. She also provides assistance to the online Marketing Manager in setting integrated online marketing and social media plans inline with overall Marketing strategies.
Online Marketing and Web Manager
Luke Williams
T: +61 2 9850 9658
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: luke.williams@mq.edu.au
Luke is responsible for online marketing strategy and execution. This includes enhancing key University websites, developing social media strategy and campaigns, and overseeing online and paid search advertising. He also consults within the University to provide guidance for online and social media initiatives.
Web Information Analyst - CourseFinder
Joanne Simpson
T: +61 2 9850 1051
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: joanne.simpson@mq.edu.au
Joanne analyses the content requirements for the University's web audiences. She ensures the accuracy, maintenance and usability of online Courses information and the CourseFinder application.
Web Information Analyst - User Experience Design
Steve Briffa
T: +61 2 9850 1889
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: steve.briffa@mq.edu.au
Steve is responsible for information architecture and analysis of web sites. User-centred design approaches and usability evaluation methods contribute to ensuring our websites are easy to use and meet business goals as well as user needs.
Web Content Coordinator
Cassie Stroud
T: +61 2 9850 6079
F: +61 2 9850 9457
E: cassie.stroud@mq.edu.au
Cassie creates dynamic, reader-friendly copy for Macquarie's websites. She mentors University staff in web writing techniques and user-focused web content.