Sharon Dawson (Mathieson) is an experienced professional in external relations and communication, currently serving as the Director of External Relations and External Communication at SWOOP Analytics since March 2017. Prior to this role, Sharon worked as a Journalist at the Australian Associated Press (AAP) from April 1996 to October 2012. Sharon holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the University of Newcastle, obtained between 1992 and 1995.