Crista Dight

Crista Dight is an experienced education professional currently serving as the Academic Manager at the Australia Pacific Training Coalition since August 2023. Previously, Crista held various leadership roles at TAFE Queensland, including Director of Customer Experience and Operations Manager from July 2017 to September 2023, and earlier as Business Manager/Learning Solutions Manager and Leading Vocational Teacher from March 2003 to March 2017. Crista also has experience as the Queensland State Manager at Holistic Approach Family Day Care for a brief period in 2017. Notable achievements include establishing excellent rapport with local schools and maintaining a student retention rate exceeding 95%. Crista's educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Learning Innovation and Futures from Queensland University of Technology and multiple diplomas and certificates in vocational education, training, and early childhood education from TAFE Queensland and Charles Sturt University.