Gillian is the director of the development and Alumni Office at Griffith University, South East Queensland. In this role, Gillian has supported Griffith University in cultivating a culture of philanthropy and alumni engagement over the past four years with over 165,000 connected alumni and a growth of 157 percent in philanthropic giving. Gillian brings to advancement over 25 years' experience in service marketing and executive management from the corporate and not-for-profit sectors.