I’m thrilled to join Encanta as General Manager. My focus is people and teams, one team with one purpose, delivering excellence for our clients and partners, a chance to be our best selves. I have deep experience in strategy design and execution, corporate governance; and stakeholder engagement. I will be working with Renee and the team to strengthen our foundations, build excellence in our operations, and support event coordination and management.

I’ve spent more than 30 years in the health sector, starting as health professional working in hospitals then moving into health promotion and preventative healthcare working with government agencies, not-for-profit organisations, and professional associations on health care that makes a difference. I have led transformation and reform of systems and processes, built capacity and capability in teams and organisations, led and implemented change and program improvements, and improved business management and corporate governance of organisations.

This is a significant change but I am committed and excited by the challenge.

Kate is an Event Manager with over 25 years’ event management experience in a range of organisations from private to government and not-for-profit and brings a diverse range of skills to her role at Encanta. Kate has a range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications that support her event management work including most recently a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counterterrorism.

Prior to joining Encanta, Kate was contracting to various organisations, creating, planning and delivering a wide variety of events after leaving the role of Business Development and Community Manager with the Perth Symphony Orchestra in 2021. Career highlights include delivering the inaugural Oxfam Trailwalker Perth event and setting a world fist fundraising record of $1.5million, numerous large-scale outdoor concerts for up to 10,000 people as well as many smaller community activations.

Kate’s calm and methodical manner, assertiveness, customer-focused approach and work ethic ensure she delivers exceptional outcomes for all her clients.

“I am really looking forward to developing new skills in conference planning and delivery, it is a different world of event management from my previous experiences and I’m excited for the challenge and to join the Encanta family.”

Priscilla has a Bachelor of Business with a Major in Hospitality and Event Management. She has over seven years’ experience in the industry, which includes working at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), managing medical conferences, dinners and welcome receptions. Priscilla has also worked for her local hospital, raising money for much needed medical equipment, capital works and research scholarships and grants. Career highlights include, managing and deploying Australasian medical teams over to the Pacific Islands to treat isolated or disadvantaged communities. Another highlight was working onsite when Oprah and Her Majesty The Queen came to Melbourne.
Priscilla’s drive, proactive and personable approach sees her strive for results, with the best intention of others in mind. She is looking forward to working alongside clients and colleagues, providing as much assistance as possible along the way.
“I find it thoroughly rewarding helping others. I’ve been so fortunate to contribute towards some beautiful causes and I love applying my event expertise. I’m proud to work with the Encanta family in helping our client’s achieve great things.”

Faith’s career in events commenced 5 years ago whilst undertaking a Bachelor of Business in Event Management and Marketing. Since then she has worked across a varied calibre of events from small events to exhibitions hosting more than 40,000 visitors.

This year she joined the Encanta team to grow and immerse herself in the world of conferencing. Faith has moved across from managing exhibitions for the past three years and is experienced in liaising with a multitude of clients and their needs at any one time. Experienced in marketing, she also enjoys working with the Encanta team on their social platforms.

“I am so pleased to be working in such a broad and diverse industry and I look forward to working with the Encanta family.”

Michelle has a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Public Relations. Her event management journey started over five years ago working for a conference organiser in Malaysia before starting her studies in Perth. She’s worked in a variety of roles including hospitality, event management and photography.

Using her experience in the hospitality industry, Michelle enjoys connecting with clients to make sure their vision comes to life.

“I enjoy seeing an event come to life after all the hard work our team has put into it, especially when clients are satisfied with how it turned out. Seeing everyone’s smiling faces make it all worth it!”

Kylie has over sixteen years event management experience working for three PCO’s in Sydney prior to moving to Perth where she worked as a Senior Event Manager for Encanta Events for four years from 2012-2016, before returning to NSW. Kylie has managed events in the association, corporate and not-for-profit sectors and enjoys meticulously planning each event and building relationships with stakeholders.

Whilst Kylie enjoys all facets of event planning she has a special interest in finance and budgeting, sponsorship, exhibition, delegate registrations and marketing. Kylie enjoys watching each event come to life and seeing delegates enjoy the conference program and host city.

Returning to work following two pregnancies and 18 months of maternity leave, Kylie is based in the beautiful Hunter Valley vineyards in New South Wales and works remotely supporting the Encanta team.

In her spare time Kylie enjoys doing photo realistic animal illustrations, running, cycling, photography and spending time with her partner and two adorable kids. 

After spending 2 years travelling overseas and working for a multinational cosmetic company in London, Diana returned to Perth and commenced working in the travel industry. Since then Diana has over 20 years combined experience in travel, events, sales and marketing and thrives on the challenges presented by different situations.

Having worked in a corporate environment has helped Diana understand what is important to clients when organising their events. She has a proven track record for effectively managing the delivery of events from conception to completion. Exceptional organisational and communication skills are further enhanced by the ability to ensure all aspects of an event are carried out with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

“I love the energy, buzz and exhilaration of working in the events industry. From listening to a client’s vision, through to executing their vision and ensuring the client is left with a lasting impression”.

“I enjoy being on-site, meeting and helping delegates with registration and seeing the excitement of some delegates as you give them their name badge which signals that the conference event has really started.”

Cameron is currently studying a Bachelor of Science at the University of Western Australia, majoring in Engineering Science and Finance. He started working for Encanta in 2017.  Cameron works part-time with all members of the Encanta team, providing administration assistance and customer support to ensure  conferences are an enjoyable and successful experience for all delegates. Cameron’s talent is building conference apps that not only provides improved engagement for delegates but also is a useful resource allowing a central platform for delegates to access conference information.