Gretchen is the National Partnerships and Events Manager at Palliative Care Australia. 

Her career in event management, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement spans 30 years, across the for-purpose and government sectors. 

Gretchen’s expertise is in design and delivery of successful events that are more than just people coming together. 

A skilled communicator who creates and delivers challenging messages in an informative and engaging way, Gretchen firmly believes in the power of business events to bring about change, create legacy and deliver strategic outcomes. Driven by a passion for the events industry and a steadfast commitment to excellence, Gretchen dedicated to elevating standards and fostering growth. 

She is determined to leave a lasting impact, both through her work and by empowering emerging talents in the field with knowledge and opportunities for professional development. 

She loves that her work allows her to take a tiny idea and turn it into something that can make a positive difference in the world.