Stacy Jane, originally from the U.K, is the Founder and CEO of Escabags Ltd.
Emigrating to Australia in August 2019 under a ‘protection visa’, Stacy quickly identified the urgent need for a practical solution to assist and support those fleeing abusive and dangerous situations. As a result, Escabags was launched in February 2020.
Stacy’s passion and drive in life is always to display kindness, empathy and love towards others, a great example of this is highlighted in her voluntary work in the Ruhunu Children’s Orphanage, Sri Lanka where she cared for babies and young children who had lost their families and homes due to the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004.
Stacy’s professional expertise includes marketing and events; however, her managerial roles within aged care respite facilities are where Stacy reflects most fondly. It gave her a sense of purpose, drive and determination to support those in society who are most vulnerable.
Outside of her professional life, Stacy enjoys travelling, which has enabled her to broaden her cultural awareness and incorporate other interests, such as writing and photography. However, her biggest passion is for her beloved Aston Villa Football Club, and she doesn’t hesitate to discuss this passion with anyone who is happy to listen!
Stacy is now available for Keynote Speaking Engagements, Media Appearances and Collaborations. If you’d like to engage Stacy please head to www.stacyjane.com for more infomation.
As well as being Escabags Community Engagement Officer, Marie is also a doTERRA Wellness Advocate, Aromatherapist, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner and is self-employed in her business, Essential Health & Harmony.
She particularly loves to empower women on all levels of wellness whether it be emotional or physical to allow them to have the tools to live their best lives.
Marie also has a background in finance where she has worked for many years in various bookkeeping and accounting roles.
She is a Rotary member, community minded and loves being involved in different projects while supporting those in need.
Marie is proud and passionate about her work with Escabags and in the domestic and family abuse space.
Carlene, a dedicated mum of two, has been running a successful outsourcing business for the past nine years, providing social media, website design, and administrative assistance to hundreds of businesses. A lifelong resident of South West Sydney (Campbelltown), she has lived there for 42 years.
Before starting her business, Carlene built an impressive corporate career with companies such as Toll Group, Sunbeam Corporation, BASF, and Fuji Xerox. She pursued her studies at TAFE, the Australian Institute of Management, the University of Ballarat, and the MAP Institute.
In addition to her business ventures, Carlene served on the board of the Campbelltown Chamber of Commerce for seven years, including two years as President. For the past 2.5 years, she has been a committed member of the Fundraising Committee for Escabags and is now proudly serving as Vice Chair. Carlene is a passionate member of her Campbelltown community, supporting local businesses and actively volunteering her time.
Carlene is deeply passionate about Escabags and dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence.
Please meet Dave Hillen, a dynamic business leader and professional, Mental Health advocate, with formal qualifications including a Master’s in Business (MBA), Advanced Diplomas in both Business and Leadership as well as an accredited Mental Health Instructor.
With a proven track record in executive roles, Dave seamlessly integrates his business acumen and understanding of People and Mental Health.
As the General Manager and Director of a large publicly listed organization, Dave brings a compassionate and holistic approach to leadership, prioritizing employee wellbeing.
Dave’s unique skill set enables him to navigate between both the corporate and human aspects of the professional world, fostering a positive work environment.
Committed to destigmatizing Mental Health in the workplace, he actively advocates for inclusivity, gender equality and employee support programs.
Andrew is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience from small firms to Big 4 Accounting Firms (Deloitte). He is also the founder of Webb Financial, a Wollongong based business which provides integrated accounting, financial planning and lending services to personal and business clients.
Beyond business, Andrew is very active in his local community and holds various positions within volunteer sporting and Autism related organisations. He also loves a good physical challenge from lifting 100 tonnes in one day, jumping in the boxing ring or attempting world weightlifting records, all in the name of charity.
La Chang is the founder and CEO of TGL (Think Global Logistics), a Sydney-based freight forwarding company with offices in China, New Zealand and Vietnam. La has worked within the Logistics and Transport Industry since in 1998, gaining significant experience and knowledge across companies both large and small, from Australian owned and operated to fortune 500 multinationals.
He is passionate about simplifying logistics and the application of tech to deliver a seamless logistics experience, making him a progressive, seasoned freight forwarder who is driven to improve service standards across the global shipping industry.
Amanda is an accomplished visionary in brand marketing with an impressive track record of transforming Australian brands. With over twenty years of experience in senior marketing roles consistently delivering exceptional results, she has contributed to esteemed companies such as Myer, Westpac, Priceline, Endota Spa, doTERRA and most recently, Total Beauty Network, where she serves as the Global CMO for health-conscious beauty brands Inika Organic, DB Cosmetics, and RAWW superfood skincare.
Renowned for leading thriving, differentiated brands, Amanda is a visionary leader known for her ability to inspire and guide large teams and stakeholders. She has a unique talent for instigating change, effectively articulating a brand’s vision, and motivating her team to not only realise that vision but also to disrupt the market.
Amanda’s career is marked by her consistent leadership, cultivation, and inspiration of teams in various sectors, including brand strategy management, visual identity, new product development, loyalty programs, eCommerce, digital marketing, sponsorships, ambassador programs and cause related marketing.
In her role as Global CMO of Total Beauty Network, Amanda oversees Brand portfolio management, Marketing, New Product Development (NPD), Digital Marketing and eCommerce. Previously, as the General Manager of Marketing and Executive Director at endota spa, she transformed the brand from a cottage business to widely recognised Australian name. At Priceline, as Marketing Director, she was instrumental in rebranding the company from a discount retailer to a premier beauty and pharmacy enterprise, creating the well-known Priceline Sisterclub loyalty program and the Sisterhood charity. Before her tenure at Priceline, Amanda was at the forefront of Brand and Sponsorships at Westpac, developing the bank’s new visual identity and brand campaign.
Fundamentally, Amanda is the epitome of an earth mother, adopting a holistic approach to life and ensuring she takes time to connect with nature. Amanda was previously an Executive Director for the endota spa board (2018 -2019) and Australian Loyalty Association Advisory Voluntary Board Member (2018-2020).
Amanda holds a Master of Business Administration from Newcastle University.
