Meet the Speakers

Amanda Hayman is Director of Aboriginal Art Co, Director of Blaklash Creative and Owner/Director of Magpie Goose.

Growing up in Logan with cultural connections to Kalkadoon and Wakka Wakka Country, she brings a Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Art, 11 years' state government experience and a strong independent practice across Aboriginal art and design.

Renita Anderson is the Chief Executive Officer of Triple A Murri Country and the first female and first Torres Strait Islander CEO in the organisation's history. A proud Yupungathi, Komet and Wagadagam woman, Renita has built a career spanning the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors, with expertise in strategy, brand leadership, communications, social impact and stakeholder engagement.

Passionate about amplifying First Nations voices and creating opportunities for future generations, Renita is a strong advocate for Indigenous leadership, women's empowerment and meaningful representation in decision-making. Under her leadership, Triple A continues to expand its reach across radio, digital media and creative services, ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are heard locally, nationally and globally.

20+ years' expertise in technology, procurement, sustainable business strategies and supporting First Nations businesses. Experienced in workshops and communities of practice that strengthen supply chain inclusion and help First Nations entrepreneurs secure contracts and partnerships with major corporations and government.

Tom Pollock is the Founder and Managing Director of Gov Ready, a Queensland-based consultancy helping small and medium businesses become ready to win work with government and major project supply chains.

He supports businesses, councils and economic development organisations to build supplier capability, improve procurement readiness and create clearer pathways into government and major project opportunities. Tom is also the author of Winning Government Business and delivers workshops that help SMEs understand how government buys and how to position themselves to compete.

Michelle Creevey is the Founder & CEO of Purpose Procurement, a Brisbane-based consultancy helping organisations get more value, impact and performance from how they buy.

With more than 19 years' experience in procurement and supply chain strategy, she helps leadership teams build fit-for-purpose procurement frameworks, strengthen contract and supplier management, and embed measurable social outcomes, including local content and participation from under-represented groups. Michelle believes people are at the heart of procurement success.