Meet the Team
President
Gia Fisher
Ladies and Gentlemen, get ready to be inspired by our President for 2023, the one and only, Gia Fisher!
Gia is a visionary on the verge of completing her double degree in Business and Communications, bringing a combination of talent, passion, and zest to AMPed. With a focus on Marketing and Digital Media, she's set to bring a fresh perspective and valuable skills to the team.
Her contagious energy and love for creating memorable moments make her a perfect fit for AMPed. With her passion for both business and people, Gia is poised to elevate AMPed to new heights and make a lasting impact.
Gia says, "Joining AMPed as the Graphics Director in 2022 was just the start of my journey with this amazing club. As Vice President, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to grow and make a difference, not only for myself but for everyone at AMPed. I'm eager to bring new and exciting opportunities to all AMPR students, so don't hesitate to say hello if you see me around campus!"
Let's give a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Gia Fisher as she joins the AMPed team once again! With her drive, creativity, and passion, she's sure to make 2023 a year to remember. Here's to a fantastic journey ahead!
Vice President
Naomi Nott
Meet Naomi, AMPed’s newest Vice President!
When she’s not helping our social & professional events teams cook up a good time, you’ll find Naomi speeding around a netball court, hunting for Brisbane’s best lychee martini, or coordinating comms at Croft PR.
“My advice to students would be that it’s never too early to get involved in clubs and venture out into the industry! I didn’t know anyone when I first started rocking up to first year events solo, and I’ve found an incredible community and a few awesome internships as a result. If you’re looking for opportunities, sometimes you’ve just got to get out there & make them happen.”
Secretary
Madi Eyre
Part time go-getter and full time uni student, Madi is AMPed’s 2023 secretary AKA lead internal communication and organisational coordinator. As she steps into her final year of university, studying a Bachelor of Business (Public Relations) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative Writing), she’s reaching for the sun.
This year she’s focused on building her skills before graduating and making great friends. Both of these goals are attainable through AMPed’s endless opportunities. See, AMPed is the type of club that is focused on providing value to its members through expansion, experience and expertise. There is no doubt that anyone can find what they are looking for and Madi definitely has, whether it be for a great social event or networking opportunity. She can’t wait to see where a year working with AMPed takes her.
Treasurer
Geraldine Cenita
"Moving into my 3rd year of university as a Marketing and Digital Media student, I decided that I really needed to live up the experience and get more involved in both the student community and the AMPR industry. With this in mind, I decided to join the AMPed Executive team and I can tell you it’s been one of the most fulfilling and validating decisions I’ve made thus far in my university life.
As Treasuerer for AMPed, I am so excited to test my own knowledge, taught by my studies and gain experiences and connections that will benefit myself as a professional in the real world. I can’t wait to bring everyone amazing content across our community and I look forward to seeing everyone at future AMPed events!"
Marketing Director
Faith Moore-Carter
Faith is a Marketing and Creative Industries student in her final year of a dual degree. This year marks the beginning of her executive journey with AMPed starting as a Marketing Officer and now Marketing Director. Throughout her time at university, she has developed many theoretical skills, however nothing can beat the real-life experiences offered through being involved in AMPed. She has volunteered much of her time at multiple Gold Coast based community groups, offering her support and knowledge in social media management, publicity, and marketing.
"AMPed offers value in not only developing industry connections with up-and-coming young people in business, but also lifelong friends and relationships."
She can’t wait to see how working with AMPed in her final year can not only prepare her for the real world, but also make it the one to remember.
Marketing Director
Heinrich Thom
Welcome, Heinrich, a dedicated individual in advertising who wants to help drive students in the AMPed Society closer to their goals. Now one of our newest AMPed marketing officers. Currently, in the third year of a double degree in business and creative industries, Heinrich hopes to inspire the AMPed community to attend our upcoming events both locally and online.
AMPed earned Heinrich’s respect two years ago for its community engagement by connecting students with professionals in the marketing industry. Joining the community, he hopes to steer opportunities for agencies and students to develop sustainable relationships for their careers. He’ll try to pop into anyone’s little bubble as he’s not afraid to chat about any topic, so approach Heinrich anytime as he hopes to make this year better than the last.
Corporate Liaison Director
Alice Simpson
Alice is in her second year studying a Bachelor of Business (Public Relations). She is a confident communicator with a passion for the arts and social justice, intent on pursuing a career in PR where she can incorporate these interests.
As someone who knows the familiar feeling of ‘imposter syndrome’, Alice values the importance of supporting students to give them the confidence to strive for every opportunity that comes their way. She is so excited to be a part of a team that provides AMPed members with events where they can learn valuable lessons from industry professionals to bridge the gap between university and a successful career.
Alice has a background in the performing arts where she developed skills and confidence in public speaking and interpersonal communication. This also prompted her interests in film and television, music, and acting. One of her career goals is to utilise these skills and passions in a PR role in the entertainment industry.As one of AMPed’s Corporate Liaison Officers for 2023, Alice could not more be excited to gain valuable experience engaging with industry partners and collaborating with such a successful team.
Graphics Director
Abbie Van Bockel
"As a final year Visual Communication Design and Marketing double major, the role of Graphic Director at AMPed has given me the opportunity to practice my professional skills whilst giving back to other students studying AMPR.
Having gone through the testimonies of searching for and completing internships in my chosen field, my hope is that I can help AMPed members build the confidence within themselves to step foot in the corporate world before graduating."
Social Events Director
Ella May
Meet 2023 AMPed executive- Ella - Event Director Ella is one of the newest additions to the AMPed team for semester 2 and is excited to help bring to life up-coming future social and professional events.
Ella is in her third year of a communications degree majoring in PR and advertising and is passionate about using opportunities such as events to create those all important industry connections with both professionals and like minded students in fun and interactive settings.
She is enthusiastic about bringing her past three years of study together to gain hands-on experience in her dream career path to create opportunities for our AMPed members.
Professional Events Director
Jack Whiston
Welcome Jack, an enthusiastic marketing student ready to make a lasting impact as the newly appointed Corporate Events Director of AMPed!
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business and Information Technology, majoring in Marketing and Computer Science, Jack's passion lies in developing his marketing skills and connecting students with their desired industries.
Jack is excited to organise a range of engaging corporate events that will foster a fun and interactive atmosphere for all AMPed members. He eagerly joins the community to create opportunities for agencies and students to cultivate lasting relationships that benefit their careers through fun and engaging events.
Encouraging everyone in the AMPed community to attend our upcoming events, he hopes to inspire and motivate students to pursue their goals. So don't hesitate to approach Jack anytime – he's eager to pop into your little bubble and discuss any topic. Let's welcome Jack as an invaluable addition to AMPed, and together, let's make this semester a remarkable one!
Student Engagement Director
Chloe
Introducing Chloe, as she's ready to bring the club with her ideas and passion to assist the team. She's currently pursuing a Bachelor of Creative Industries, majoring in Media and Communications, and she's an outgoing individual who loves to connect with people.
Her recent internship gave her motivation and skills in event planning and marketing. Also, her previous experiences in running a club saw her weaving connections across diverse cultures, and hopes to create events that will resonate with inclusion and camaraderie for the community.
She's excited to learn with the AMPed team, recognising the services our society has provided for the student community. Connecting professionals who encourage emerging professionals to network. Therefore, she hopes to assist students to engage with the AMPed community!
Chloe can't wait to meet and interact with members in our upcoming events!
General Officer
Matt
"Equipped with a passion for empowering his peers to achieve their career aspirations, Matthew is keen to make a positive impact as one of AMPed’s General Officers.
Currently in his final semester of a double degree in Business (Marketing) and Fine Arts (Film, Screen and New Media), and with experience as a social media executive for the QUT Film Club, Matthew aims to leverage his transdisciplinary skillset to assist in the planning and execution of AMPed’s stacked lineup of events.
He is particularly excited about facilitating new opportunities for students to connect with industry and give back to a club that has been instrumental in fast-tracking his career development throughout his university journey. Finally, Matthew is always down to make some new friends, pretentiously discuss obscure films/music, and generally answer any questions about AMPed/uni life you may have, so if you see him at an event, don’t hesitate to say hello!"
Marketing Officer
Annika Saetung
Studying a Bachelors of Communication majoring in PR and Advertising, Annika is all about content creation. Some may say this can be attributed to the amount of time she spends on social media but she likes to call it media monitoring…
She’s had experience freelancing in social media marketing and branding as she has previously worked on social media for her mum’s restaurant and has assisted in creating graphics for a friend’s small business. She hopes to bring her candid, exubrant energy to the AMPed team and hopes to make meaningful and long-term connections with members through her knowledge of fashion, health, pop culture and motorsports.
Marketing Officer
Cameron Waldon
Cameron is AMPed's Marketing Officer, and a passionate fourth-year Psychology and Marketing student who's always been a jack of all trades type. It's for that reason the role really stuck out to him, providing the chance to be involved in lots of different areas, with lots of different people, doing lots of different things.
AMPed represents quite a lot to him, including everything from personal development, to great social experiences, to giving back to the student community, just as AMPed has done for him. Cameron's favourite part of AMPed is the culture: being surrounded by good people, all working together and supporting each other to get things done."
Events Officer
Erin Sanburg
Erin is one of AMPed's newest additions. She hopes as she develops into her new role to bring more new energy and ideas to the team.
Currently in her first year of university studying a Bachelor of Business, Erin is majoring in PR and Korean Languages. She is determined to gain hands-on experience to better understand AMPR, and apply this for the best interest of her studies at QUT.
As a new member to the industry she is excited to expand her knowledge of all aspects of business; however with her strong creative background, she has no doubt she can quickly learn the ropes with the help of her fellow AMPed members.
She loves to connect with people and thrives on communication, so she looks forward to meeting other AMPed members at any upcoming professional and social events.
Events Officer
Jordan Grant
With the experience gained from her high school leadership positions, Jordan is excited to bring her unique skillset to AMPed. Currently in her first year of university, pursuing a Bachelor of Business, majoring in International Business with Deans Scholars, she aspires to create longstanding connections within the industry whilst learning about the world of corporate business.
Jordan actively embraces the opportunities that come her way, pursuing both personal and professional growth. She has a wide range of interests and is always excited to learn new things.
Corporate Liaison Officer
Lana Gravenall
Lana is so excited to be one of the AMPed Corporate Liaison Officers for 2023. She is very enthusiastic and personable, so she loves to meet new people and network. Whilst she is in her first year of uni, AMPed has already opened up so many doors. Professionally, she has been able to engage with internship opportunities; and personally, through amazing connections with like-minded people.
She is studying the Bachelor of Business, Dean’s Scholars, where she has been lucky enough to receive the QUT Academic Excellence Scholarship. Attributed to her great attention to detail, drive and organisational skills, she thrives under pressure and in fast-paced environments. In her role, she looks forward to cultivating the link between students and industry professionals through networking opportunities, invaluable workshops and partnerships.
Graphics Officer
Yusra
Yusra is our new Graphics officer, currently a first year student, studying a Bachelor of Business and Design, majoring in Marketing and Visual Communication. While highly focused on academics, Yusra has a love of art and design, which she can pursue through her position at AMPed.
Being involved at QUT as a ‘QUT Connect’ volunteer and her position at AMPed, Yusra hopes to help her peers in their university experience and gain real world skills that can help her in her career moving forward. Through her graphics and content creation, Yusra hopes to uphold AMPed’s strong digital presence and learn more about marketing from her fellow AMPed friends/members.