Peta Magee is a demonstrated leader in advancement, with over 20 years of experience in secondary and tertiary education and medical philanthropy. Magee has a background in alumni and community relations with a particular emphasis on developing major and principal philanthropic supporter relationships. She is committed to high standards of stakeholder service and leadership and has a deep personal passion to hear, communicate, and facilitate life-changing stories of the power of education, community service, and advances in research.

Magee currently serves as the Executive Director, Development, Health and Medical Sciences at The University of Sydney, providing leadership, and strategic direction for major, planned, and principal gifts in support of the university’s Faculty of Medicine and Health. She also leads six multidisciplinary initiatives which encompass nanoscience, the environment and policy, as well as a campaign partner hospital and medical research institute.

Magee strives to elevate the advancement sector and believes strongly that organisational culture is the foundation of employee engagement, empowerment, and motivation, and that the advancement profession can provide a meaningful and purpose-driven career.