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Lorraine is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Accelerate. She is a highly motivated award-winning Senior Executive with a record of accomplishment of leading organizational change and achieving results through innovative people strategies. With over 20 years of successful leadership experience in the government and community sector,

Lorraine is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Accelerate. She is a highly motivated award-winning Senior Executive with a record of accomplishment of leading organizational change and achieving results through innovative people strategies. With over 20 years of successful leadership experience in the government and community sector, Lorraine has a wealth of knowledge in operations, organizational strategy, human resources, and change management. She has led transformation programs, strategic workforce initiatives, organizational design and culture programs, as well as safeguarding and quality operations. An experienced c-suite executive, board director, and transformation specialist in the For-Purpose industry, Lorraine’s passion is to bring together integrated people, process, and technology improvements to drive performance improvement and growth.

Nicole is a highly accomplished People and Customer Experience Executive with an extensive background in operational and strategic Human Resources, Business Development, Customer Experience, and Industrial Relations. With a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, she has worked across a range of industries, from local government and cons

Nicole is a highly accomplished People and Customer Experience Executive with an extensive background in operational and strategic Human Resources, Business Development, Customer Experience, and Industrial Relations. With a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, she has worked across a range of industries, from local government and construction to the water industry. Nicole has successfully built leading employee and client experiences in the profit for purpose sector, disability support services, and the community health and welfare sectors. Her innovative solutions focus on improving clients' operational performance while keeping their focus on people. Nicole is passionate about creating positive outcomes for all her clients and has a strong commitment to making sure that each engagement is designed to be successful.

Alison is an expert in leadership development using scientifically proven tools to develop you and your executive team to be a force to be reckoned with! As a highly experienced leadership development expert that draws on over 27 years' experience developing leaders in government, industry and community, Alison guides individuals and team

Alison is an expert in leadership development using scientifically proven tools to develop you and your executive team to be a force to be reckoned with! As a highly experienced leadership development expert that draws on over 27 years' experience developing leaders in government, industry and community, Alison guides individuals and teams to reach their full potential by integrating scientifically proven tools and techniques into their approach. Through her strategic coaching and training programs, Alison helps executives enhance their leadership competencies and embrace effective management practices to achieve their organizational goals. With her extensive knowledge and expertise, Alison prepares executives to face today's rapidly changing business environment with confidence and succeed amidst industry disruption and emerging challenges. Harnessing the power of science-based leadership development, Alison empowers individuals and teams to become true game-changersand esteemed industry leaders.

Dijana is an extremely passionate and effective HR Business Partner and Project Management specialist with over 22 years of finely- tuned experience leading staff in service delivery in both the commercial & industrial sectors. She has led, motivated, and supported staff through periods of significant change while implementing new organis

Dijana is an extremely passionate and effective HR Business Partner and Project Management specialist with over 22 years of finely- tuned experience leading staff in service delivery in both the commercial & industrial sectors. She has led, motivated, and supported staff through periods of significant change while implementing new organisation structures in myriad types of settings. Dijana's major milestones within her employment history have provided valuable experience resulting in proven abilities in tactical planning, process engineering, change management from the people, process, and technology perspective, internal and external relationship management, budget planning, and governance. She has given expert advice for major reform programs and improvement initiatives, as well as led operational talent acquisition and human resource functions in the public and private sector. Dijana’s broad range of experience and expertise make her an invaluable asset to Accelerate Strategist and our clients.

Sally Iskander is a highly accomplished and driven HR professional with an extensive background in Talent Acquisition and Senior Executive Contract Management. Her exceptional skillset includes a broad range of end-to-end recruitment solutions, remuneration, termination, and performance management, catering to both public and non-public s

Sally Iskander is a highly accomplished and driven HR professional with an extensive background in Talent Acquisition and Senior Executive Contract Management. Her exceptional skillset includes a broad range of end-to-end recruitment solutions, remuneration, termination, and performance management, catering to both public and non-public sector employees. Sally's expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and evaluating candidates have ensured the delivery of high-quality placements, resulting in reduced vacancies and improved staffing costs for her clients. Her innovative recruitment methodologies have proven highly cost-effective for hard-to-fill areas. Sally has a Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree, with a specialization in Human Resource and Industrial Relations Management. She is a seasoned HR professional who consistently prioritizes delivering high-quality outcomes.

Carmel Poles is a highly experienced and motivated business consultant with extensive knowledge and experience in marketing and communication. She has an astute eye for detail and a sharp understanding of the ever-evolving business environment, allowing her to find opportunities and develop strategies to take advantage of them. Carmel is 

Carmel Poles is a highly experienced and motivated business consultant with extensive knowledge and experience in marketing and communication. She has an astute eye for detail and a sharp understanding of the ever-evolving business environment, allowing her to find opportunities and develop strategies to take advantage of them. Carmel is an expert in brand strategy and communication, with an ability to think outside the box and develop innovative approaches to marketing and communication. She has a proven record of accomplishment of success in developing and executing creative campaigns that capture attention and generate high returns. Carmel has worked with a wide range of clients, from start-ups to multinational organisations, to develop and execute bespoke strategies that drive business transformation and optimise business processes. She is a highly skilled strategist with a commitment to getting results and her unwavering focus on quality.

Jamilie is a Chartered Accountant with a 10-year career in the private and public sectors. She is an experienced professional who has displayed financial and commercial acumen across sectors and industries. Her strong project management skills have enabled her to contribute to organisation transformation and improved business performance.

Jamilie is a Chartered Accountant with a 10-year career in the private and public sectors. She is an experienced professional who has displayed financial and commercial acumen across sectors and industries. Her strong project management skills have enabled her to contribute to organisation transformation and improved business performance. She has led various projects that enable commercial success of national and global businesses, managed operational and financial performance, project planning and execution, risk management and compliance. Jamilie is an enthusiastic and committed professional with a passion for driving efficiency, innovation and growth.

Valerhy is an experienced and well-rounded professional with a background in administration and project coordination. She is an experienced C-level executive support and has developed excellent organizational and communication skills. With a deep understanding of how to manage projects from inception to completion and how to build and mai

Valerhy is an experienced and well-rounded professional with a background in administration and project coordination. She is an experienced C-level executive support and has developed excellent organizational and communication skills. With a deep understanding of how to manage projects from inception to completion and how to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goal, she is a dedicated client project co-orinator. She is highly organized, has strong time management skills, and is an excellent problem-solver.