Sunnefa Hamar Penning is an experienced industry engagement consultant currently serving at the University of Newcastle in the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, with a focus on student communications and engagement. Previous roles include CEO of The Pregnancy Pause, Fundraising Manager and Partnerships Manager at Take 3 for the Sea, and Head of Partnerships at Undress, a company promoting sustainability through creative ventures. Sunnefa also contributed as a writer for Art Lovers Australia and facilitated programs in social enterprise and design in India and Thailand. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business with a major in International Business from RMIT University and an exchange program at Tecnológico de Monterrey.