Solange M.

Solange M. has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various roles and industries. Currently, they serve as the Head of Marketing and Communications at Smiling Mind, where they lead the development and execution of the organization's marketing strategy. Prior to this, they worked as a Board Director at Women's Health West, responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring legal and financial compliance. Solange also has experience at Dementia Australia, where they held roles such as National Marketing Strategy Manager and Acting General Manager Marketing, overseeing marketing campaigns and digital strategies. Additionally, Solange has worked at Victoria University in roles focused on marketing and communications strategy, and as a Project and Communications Manager at the Northcote Business Association. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in leading teams, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and budget management.

Solange M. completed their secondary education and teaching postgraduate diploma from the University of Melbourne in 2014-2015. Before that, they obtained a bachelor's degree in professional writing and public relations from Deakin University in 2005-2009. Additionally, Solange has acquired various certifications, including a Data-Driven Marketing Certificate from ADMA in April 2021, a Content Marketing Strategy Course from ADMA in August 2019, a CHAIR Foundation Leadership Academy from The Chair Academy in October 2018, an E6 Employee Engagement Certificate from Integer Leadership Consulting in March 2018, and a Strategy in Action Program from Resilient Futures in June 2017.