Mara Patterson

Mara Patterson is an experienced professional specializing in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and strategic marketing. Currently serving as the Climate Change Innovation Strategy & Social Impact Partnerships lead at the Australian Red Cross, Mara has successfully secured 15 high-value partnerships that surpass annual goals. Previous roles include Strategic Partnerships, Sponsorships & Event Management Specialist at Surfing New South Wales Inc., where a 40-page sponsorship prospectus was launched, and Group Director of Client Engagement at Komosion, focusing on transforming business strategy. With a background in tourism marketing, Mara has also held significant positions at Destination NSW and Tourism Australia, achieving millions in sponsorships and establishing critical partnerships. Educational qualifications include a Post Graduate degree in Digital Marketing from the University of Technology Sydney, among others.