Paul Hooper

Paul Hooper is an experienced professional with a diverse background in strategic engagement, corporate partnerships, and acting education. Currently serving as the National Manager of Strategic Engagement at The Smith Family since February 2020, Paul previously held roles including Senior Strategic Corporate Partnership Manager and Business Development Manager at the same organization, where significant partnerships were established to tackle educational disadvantage in Australia. Paul has also contributed to the film and television sector as Corporate Partnership Manager at the Australian Film Television and Radio School, focusing on business development and program commercialization. In addition to corporate roles, Paul has extensive experience in acting education, having served as a tutor at both the Actors Centre Australia and the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Film Studies from the University of Canterbury and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Project Management at TAFE NSW.