Hall of fame

Skye Gilligan has been an important contributor to our Reflective Practice unit for many years. She has not only supported a significant number of internships, but has also provided our students with invaluable guidance and mentorship throughout their placement experience.

Her commitment to the professional development of our students goes beyond the classroom, as she has also gone on to employ several of our interns in her own organization.

We are grateful for Ms. Gilligan’s dedication to our program and for her role in helping to shape the future of our students.

Ricardo is an industry expert and key collaborator for our School. Over the years, he has helped our School in bridging the gap between academia and industry in digital marketing and programmatic advertising.

He has delivered multiple guest lectures and workshops for our students and staff. His advice on our digital marketing syllabus and his involvement in our one-on-one mentorship are invaluable.

His contribution has greatly enhanced student experience and student learning within our School.

As a Curtin graduate and a valued industry partner, Calum’s contributions to the Curtin School of Management and Marketing have been instrumental in shaping the education and career paths of students.

His dedication to improving the digital marketing syllabus, providing mentorship, volunteering at events and delivering impactful speaking engagements, from event panels to podcasts, highlights his commitment bridging the gap between academia and industry.

Calum has continued to offer valuable insights and perspectives, contributing to meaningful discussions that support the growth and success of the next generation of marketers.

Pete has been involved in our advertising program over many years and across a range of roles, at times coming on board as a guest speaker, but more frequently as an industry mentor to our students.

In this capacity, Pete has provided industry clients for class projects, facilitated student-client interactions and mentored students to produce high quality reports and presentations, reflective of industry practice.

Such activities have provided students with real-life experiences of engaging with and meeting the demands and expectations of clients to produce high quality outcomes.

Through Pete’s guidance, students have examples of client project work that can be included in their professional portfolios.

Over a number of years, Mandy has been involved as a guest speaker where she has shared her experience of working in advertising with our students.

By showcasing the many different advertising campaigns in which she has been involved, Mandy has offered students insight into how agency life works and the roles and responsibilities of professionals within the industry.

Importantly, she has exposed students to the global world of advertising and has helped develop their understanding and appreciation of the skillsets needed to advance a career in advertising, whether that be as a strategist, creative or in an account services role.

Mandy’s knowledge combined with her enthusiasm and passion is inspiring and invaluable.

Our School is fortunate to have Sarah as a longstanding industry connection. She has been an invaluable asset to our students and staff.

Over the years, she has shared her wealth of experience and knowledge through various initiatives. These include mentoring students, facilitating skill-based workshops, and delivering guest lectures to enrich our students’ learning experiences.

Additionally, she has provided internship and graduate opportunities that have been crucial in helping our students jumpstart their careers and achieve their professional goals.

Aimee is a valued industry connection to our School. Over the years, she has contributed to improving the overall student experience through initiatives such as one-on-one mentorship to individual students, providing personalized guidance and support to help them navigate their careers. She has also facilitated knowledge-building workshops to share her experience with both our staff and students, and has also connected students with numerous internship and graduation opportunities.

Most recently, Aimee served as a client for one of our marketing units. She worked closely with students to simulate a real-life client consultant scenario. Throughout the process, Aimee and her colleagues, Bodie and Tom, provided invaluable advice and support to students, which allowed them to gain a deeper appreciation of the challenges and opportunities that exist in the marketing world.