Fiona Leonard is a highly skilled communications strategist and policy developer with a wealth of experience in government and the arts. With a BA (Hons) in Political Science from the University of Melbourne and a Grad Dip in Foreign Affairs and Trade from the Australian National University, Fiona has dedicated her career to working in a variety of roles that allow her to channel her creativity and excellent communication skills into achieving strategic goals. She has held positions at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Institute of Export, and the Australian Trade Commission, among others. Fiona has also worked as a freelance writer and founded the Blue Goat Theatre company. She is currently a Director at the 23 Hour Festival. Fiona has a range of noteworthy achievements, including serving as the Coordinator of Düsseldorf artists participating in Reading Fringe Festival and being a finalist for the WA Telstra Business Women's Award.