Florence (Flo) Kearney joined the College in 2019. She brings with her a distinguished career in education within government and independent sectors across rural and regional Queensland and the Southeast corner. As an educator, Flo specialised in the education, personal growth and wellbeing of girls and young women at various stages of learning. Previously holding leadership positions from middle management to senior executive including Principal, her professional journey includes roles in four leading independent girls’ boarding schools over the past 20 years. Flo is a graduate of both the University of Queensland (UQ) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT), holding degrees in Education and Commerce, and a Masters in Educational Leadership.

Flo is a highly motivated and professional educational leader with a well credentialed reputation in delivering Principal/CEO capabilities, actively driving organisations forward, and developing and strengthening strategic objectives over time. She strives to build a healthy culture and strong team performance, utilising a hands-on, collaborative approach to achieve success and respond to changing organisational needs.

In addition, Flo has extensive governance experience and has served on various Boards and Committees in education and other not-for-profit organisations, including as a member and Chair of Wesley Mission Queensland over a period of nine years. Flo is currently the Deputy Chair of Council of The Scots PGC College in Warwick and represents the University Colleges community as a member of the UQ Student Experience Committee.

Susan McGinley joined the Senior Leadership Team at The Women’s College in 2019 and is an experienced Advancement Professional within the tertiary education sector. Susan’s professional skills include expertise in strategic planning, leadership, business development, marketing & communications, fundraising, project management, risk management and workplace transformation.

Susan is well-known for her positive attitude, professionalism and forward-thinking strategic approach. Born and educated in Brisbane with a Bachelor of Business Communication, Diploma of Teaching, Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development and Certificate in Fundraising, Susan is a critical connector in the business community and identifies opportunities for maximum exposure. Susan builds relationships and works collaboratively, ensuring all stakeholders have a positive experience. In her work, she sees the power of community every day and it is her absolute passion to bring people together in meaningful ways.

For more than 30 years, Susan has been involved with numerous community, institutional and professional organisations, brokering better partnerships to strengthen and enrich communities. Susan is currently a member of the Enterprise Sub-Committee for the Committee for Brisbane and QLD Chapter Executive Committee Member for Educate Plus.

Luiz Gomes joined The Women’s College in November 2023 as the Director of Operations. Luiz oversees the Facilities, Housekeeping, Administration, Food & Beverage and Conference & Events teams, contributing to the College’s operational excellence.

With over 15 years in management, including a decade as an Operations Manager in various industries, Luiz has cultivated a diverse career. Beginning in the hotel industry, Luiz held management positions in both Australia and his home country, Brazil.

Luiz also worked at the Australian Institute of Sports, overseeing the AIS Residence and the AIS Camps and Events team. Before joining The Women’s College, Luiz served as the Director of Operations and later the General Manager in the senior living industry. This wealth of experience has equipped Luiz with a substantial understanding of operations across different sectors, enriching his role as Director of Operations.

With a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Canberra and a Bachelor’s in Hotel Management from Macquarie University, Luiz brings a solid educational foundation to his role. Over the course of his career, Luiz has developed a substantial expertise in day-to-day operations management, business improvement, and effective leadership. With a track record of navigating the complexities of operational management, Luiz is committed to driving efficiency and excellence in his role as Director of Operations.

Stephanie Stappung was appointed Financial Accountant to The Women’s College in 2017. Stephanie is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has five years experience in accounting within Australia and Internationally. She is responsible for assisting the Director of Finance in all financial matters of College.

Belinda Andrieux joined The Women’s College as Conference & Events Manager in June 2022. She has a genuine passion for the conference and events industry and the platform it provides to connect, inform, educate, and inspire those who attend.

Belinda holds a Diploma of Events Management and more than 13 years of experience working across a vast range of events from premium corporate events, to private member Clubs, race days, weddings and cultural events. She also holds a Certificate II in Hospitality and Customer Service Management. Having previously worked in operations, front and back of house, she has extensive experience with an in-depth understanding of the technical intricacies of conference planning over the past decade.

Belinda is an enthusiastic, out of the box thinker, driven by opportunities to be innovative and creative. She is passionate about her work and always eager to connect with others. While she enjoys all aspects of her job, Belinda’s favourite stage of a project is working with the client to understand their objectives. While going through the collaborative process, the ideas start to flow, which fuel her driving force to deliver seamless events that leave a lasting impression.

Dilshad Sattha has been working as Women’s full-time Communications & Design Officer since June 2023. Between 2019 and 2023, she had been working at the College in a part-time and freelance capacity. She has previous experience as a production editor, and has tertiary qualifications in graphic design (diploma) and journalism (bachelor’s degree).