Meet the Team

Dianna formed DC Conferences in 1987 in response to what she perceived was a market need for professionally run scientific and medical meetings. Her science background (BSc Biochemistry/Microbiology, Syd U) has helped DCC understand the needs of professional associations particularly in the areas of health and science.

Sunny completed her master degree in Commerce at the University of Sydney and worked for an accounting firm before joining DC Conferences in 2007. She is a CPA qualified accountant and has over 7 years' experience of working with non-for-profit organisations. Sunny is responsible for finance management for the company and conferences and provides full financial services as part of the secretariat business of DCC to number of associations.

Jo joined DC Conferences as Business Development and Sponsorship Manager in November 2014 and has over 19 years experience in the business events industry. Having worked in both Australia and New Zealand, 13 years of which have been working with local, national and international clients predominately associations to win conference business for Christchurch and Adelaide and two years working for a business events media company in Sydney. With her commercial knowledge and networks she looks forward to growing the sponsorship opportunities for the conferences managed by DC Conferences and further attracting new business. 

Jessica started with DC Conferences in June 2013 to complete an internship with Southern Cross University as part of her Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management. Jessica is currently a Conference Manager and I.T Coodinator for DCC and continually proves to be a valuable asset to the organisation.

She is the key instructor of processes at DCC, assisting and working across all areas of conference management planning.

In 2015, Jessica was named the 2014 Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Young Professional of the Year. Since winning the title, Jessica has made it her mission to become further involved in the industry, currently serving as Vice Chair for the YMEA Committee and speaking at MEA Career Insight events to educate students on the best way to begin a career and progress within the events industry. 

In addition to her role at DC Conferences, Jessica volunteers for Camp Quality and OrangeSky Australia and is proactively involved with many charity events every year.   

Jessica has been featured in Micenet Magazine multiple times, see below:
- February 2016 Top 20 under 30s in the Industry
http://emag.mice.net.au/?iid=150599#folio=24
- June 2015 Young Gun
http://emag.mice.net.au/?iid=120472#folio=106

Alex joined DC Conferences as a Conference Coordinator in November 2011 and enjoyed growing in the role to be promoted to a Conference Manager in early 2014. She appreciates being able to work on events that bring together groups of people who are trying to make the world a better place. Alex is an Accredited Meetings Manager (AMM) through Meeting Events Australia (MEA) and looks forward to a long and rewarding career within the events industry.

Rosanna joined DC Conferences at the start of 2014 as a Conference Manager having previously assisted on many DCC events. Rosanna has undergraduate degrees in Science, from The University of Sydney, and Commerce from Monash University, and has previously worked for a National Sporting Organisation where she was responsible for organising National Teams and events.

Lauren completed an Advanced Diploma of Business Marketing major in Events Management at APM Business College in 2008. After working on in-house events within the veterinary industry Lauren has experience in all components of events and marketing and is passionate about delivering above and beyond expectations.

Samantha joined DC Conferences in November 2016 as a Conference Manager bringing over 10 years experience in managing events across Australia and the United Kingdom. Having previously organised events for the London Olympics and the World’s largest financial conference Samantha is excited to use her extensive experience to organise events that make a difference to our society. 

In addition to her role at DC Conferences Samantha is part of the Meeting and Events (MEA) NSW Branch Committee and the Conference Program Committee as she is keen to contribute to the industry she is so passionate about.

Tory joined DC Conferences as a Senior Coordinator in June 2017. She completed an Advanced Diploma in Events Management at Kings College in London in 2013 and an Advanced Diploma in Marketing at TAFE Sydney in 2015. She has 10 years administration experience and 1.5 years association management experience. More recently Tory has specialised in the healthcare sector, with over 3 years’ managing pharmaceutical client events.

Originally from the UK, Tory is looking forward to growing her career and industry knowledge in a country she loves.

Natalia joined DC Conferences as a Conference Coordinator in August 2016. She completed a Honours Bachelor of International Tourism major in Event Design and Practice at Flinders University in 2014. After working in an events centre she is excited to delve into the conferencing industry and further her experience of event management.

Kristy joined DC Conferences in June 2012 working in the area of Association Management.  Her role is to provide membership services support to various clients across the health industry through database management systems, education and events, member liaison and communications and secretariat services. Kristy hopes to enhance these areas to ensure that Associations are functioning efficiently providing a high level of support to members and continued association growth.  Kristy has worked extensively in the not-for-profit sector and is passionate about supporting the health industry.

Tracy has a Bachelor of Economics degree from Macquarie University. Inspired by the work of the Australian Pain Society (APS), Tracy joined its Secretariat, DC Conferences, in February 2010. Tracy’s role as Project Officer includes assisting the APS to fulfil its strategic goals and enhancing membership services.