BRIAN HUMPHREYS (Managing Director)

Brian Humphreys is amongst Australia's leading communication strategists. Internationally awarded for his strategic planning and highly effective communication programs, he is amongst the industry's leaders.

Brian is a former consultant to federal and state government ministers and head of corporate communications in the federal Department of Employment, Education and Training. Having worked on government campaigns, he understands the challenges of communicating in a complex policy environment.

Brian has been in the APS Senior Executive Service and was Director General Communication Strategies and Public Affairs for the Department of Defence. He has driven more than 200 communication strategies. Brian has authored international articles on strategic communication and is a sought after speaker on delivering excellence through communication.

Brian can be contacted via e-mail at Brian Humphreys .

LUCI TODESCO (Business Manager)

Luci Todesco spent ten years working as a Hansard reporter at Australia's federal parliament. Her experience includes reporting in both houses of parliament, and reporting and editing committee transcripts, budget estimates, and ministerial and other conferences.

At Federal Parliament Luci also worked as a supervising editor and as head of training, training reporters for their demanding roles. Luci was part of a team of specialists that updated the Hansard style guide and understands the editing required to meet parliamentary standards. Luci understands the workings of government and how to handle sensitive public policy matters.

Luci has a solid understanding of business, having worked for some of Australia's most prominent business people and organisations.

Luci has recently worked as a Hansard editor in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Luci is Business Manager at Humphreys Communication Group. Her role is to oversee business administration, editing and support and Luci can be contacted via e-mail at Luci Todesco .

LIZ TILLEY (Associate)

Liz Tilley is an experienced media and public relations specialist with extensive expertise in both broadcast media, public relations and writing. Liz began her career in television and worked in Sydney for Channel Nine, Channel Ten and for private production companies such as Hanna Barbera.

As an Associate Producer for Special Projects at Channel Nine, Liz co-produced Channel Nine’s coverage of Australia Day in 1988, co-ordinating 13 outside broadcast locations and live television throughout the day from the TODAY show through to the evening fireworks.

Her five years as National Public Relations Coordinator for St John Ambulance Australia, based in Canberra, gave her an understanding of the issues confronting not-for-profit organisations and the intricacies of coordinating national projects through state offices.

As a PR consultant and writer Liz has worked with Saab Systems, Reader’s Digest, the Australasian Institute of International Education, the Canberra Convention Bureau, Canberra Tourism, Yarrh Wines, The Institution of Surveyors and the Department of Transport and Regional Services .

In her spare time Liz is a budding scriptwriter who has received script development funding and was a finalist in Sunrise, a national film pitching competition.

Liz can be contacted by e-mail at Liz Tilley

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