Queensland Social Enterprise Council
Kate Taylor is an experienced professional in industry engagement and business development, currently serving as the Director of Industry Engagement - Health and Social Impact at Queensland University of Technology since May 2020. Taylor has held various leadership roles, including Executive Director of Industry Engagement and is set to become Director of Industry Engagement at Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia Ltd in October 2024. As a Board Member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council and Chair at the University of Tasmania, Taylor has contributed significantly to the fields of health and social impact. Previous roles include Senior Lead in Bioeconomy for Society and Manager of Business Development and Technology Transfer at the University of Tasmania. Taylor's earlier experience encompasses positions at UTAS Nexus Aquasciences Pty Ltd, Startup Tasmania, and qutbluebox, along with a background in business development at Leaf Resources Limited. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Biotechnology with a focus in Microbiology from The University of Queensland.
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Queensland Social Enterprise Council
The Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) is the peak body for Social Enterprise and purpose-led business in Queensland. We represent, support and advocate for the interests of social enterprises and social entrepreneurs to drive high social, cultural and environmental impact. QSEC is an incorporated Association and represents ordinary and associate members. It has a democratically elected management committee. The Queensland Social Enterprise Council exists in order to: - Promote social enterprise - Provide a forum for discussion between social enterprises - Carry out research into social enterprise - Publish and speak on social enterprise - Encourage the development of mechanisms such as social procurement and social enterprises funding for the advancement of social enterprise - Advocate with governments, private sector and the charitable sector to facilitate development of social enterprise - Liaise with other bodies interested in the development of social enterprise