Meet #TeamCP.
Rachael Sweeney
Owner - Advocate - Strategy
A big picture thinker Rachael is able to convert ideas and complicated issues into implementable, award-winning strategies and campaigns.
Working through various channels, Rachael has captured the attention of community, government and industry stakeholders. She has a proven ability to engage and motivate, while building working relationships that deliver real outcomes for her clients.
Rachael founded Collective Position in 2012 and has continued to oversee its growth and operations since. Prior to this she was the Strategic Communications Manager for two of Australia’s largest public infrastructure projects. She has also held senior consulting roles where she managed the government relation’s activities for various clients focused on regional development issues.
Rachael has sat on the Deakin University Academic Review Board (Public Relations) and been a guest lecturer. She mentors young professionals including newly arrived refugees.
Rachael holds a Bachelor of Arts Public Relations (Honours) and has received both a national and state award for excellence in her field.
Edwina Blackburn
Manager client Coordination - Policy
Edwina is our Senior Client Coordinator and policy support.
Prior to joining us she was employed at the Australian Institute of International Affairs working as a research and policy project officer.
Edwina holds a Bachelor of Arts (major - Politics and International Relations) and a Juris Doctorate (Law) at Monash University.
Mona sAHORE
sENIOR POLICY - STRATEGY
Mona has extensive experience in developing and coordinating complex policy and regulatory reforms.
She has held senior positions in the NSW Department of Treasury, the Australian Energy Regulator and the NSW Environment Protection Authority. She has also overseen the delivery and evaluation of Government programs worth in excess of $100 million per year.
Mona brings the ability to combine in-depth research, data analysis and stakeholder consultation, overlayed with in-depth knowledge of government decision making.
Mona holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) and has undertaken mentoring with Seva International an organisation that supports migrant women to help them meet their career aspirations while supporting their families.