Terrena Hooper

Terrena Hooper is an experienced educator and project manager with a robust background in vocational and tertiary education, project management, and organisational development. Currently serving as a Teacher at TAFE Queensland Brisbane and a Course Coordinator/Lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Terrena has delivered over 10,000 hours of vocational training to more than 1,000 students. Key projects include managing the design and launch of an eLearning course aimed at supporting young adults in employment and overseeing the Qld government's small business resilience package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous roles encompass senior positions at Sodexo and the Department of State Development, where strategic project management and change initiatives were critical. Terrena holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA with a focus on Project Management, supported by various certifications in training and development, change management, and project management methodologies.