Renee has over a decade of experience in both events and communications roles, most recently with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

Renee has a bachelor degree in Arts (English & History) from the Australian National University and a Graduate Diploma of Communication (Journalism) from Charles Sturt University. 

When she's not organising events for ICEDS, Renee runs the Canberra Feminist Book Club and parents a very busy toddler.