Catherine Macmillan is a seasoned business and tourism development professional based in North East Victoria. Her expertise rests in strategic planning, entrepreneurship, business attraction, and retention, place-making initiatives, marketing, communication, grant writing, sponsorship acquisition, event management, and tourism. Catherine has spent extensive time in higher and secondary education, small businesses, local government, and non-profit organizations. Her education includes a graduate diploma in TESOL, a Bachelor of Education in physical education, English, Phys Ed for the disabled, and outdoor recreation. Catherine is an innovative thinker and enjoys collaborating with stakeholders to produce results. She is a connector and facilitator of opportunities through strong relationships based on mutual trust and respect. In addition, Catherine serves as the Buy from NE Vic Operations Group Chair and Project Steering Group member, and a former Executive Steering Committee member at Startup Shakeup.