Judy Gao

Global Community Influencer 🔥 Woman on Various Boards 🧡 CPA Victoria State Councillor 🇦🇺 Australia & Asia relations | Social Impacts

About

A highly networked and well-recognised accomplished professional and change agent, specialising in business transformation and crisis management by applying deep knowledge of Board Governance, Strategic Communications and Engagement, Finance Management, Public Administration, Systems and Processes control for strong compliance and efficiency, with deep sector experience in Victoria State Government and Federal Government Funded NGOs – Industry Skills Council & Skills Service Organisation.

A courageous and influential community leader who champion social cohesion and inclusion and multiculturalism. An influential innovative strategist for effective community consultation to identify the needs, gaps and come up with sustainable all-win strategies to fill untapped areas of cooperation by utilising existing resources in a global not-for-profit / community environment.

With extraordinary servant leadership and inter-personal skills, strong end-to-end event management, marketing, fundraising and sponsorships experience with lasting social impact legacies beyond expectations as well as a solid track record of developing constructive and high-impact relationships with executives and teams across politics, government, industry association, businesses, community groups and think tanks;

Judy is determined to serve communities with innovative strategies to bring opportunities and resources from the wider world closer to communities in needs especially the vulnerable ones. She has almost devoted all her personal time on community advocacy and engagement, and demonstrated strong leadership and resilience to lead young professionals to breakthrough during the pandemic since 2020.

As a marathoner and experienced Himalayan trekker who successfully reached Mt.Everest Base Camp in both Nepal (18 days continuously trekking) and Tibet, China, she always ensures she leaves SOLID FOOTPRINTS on her journey.

Life Values
* Make a difference in Civil Society
* Be honest with myself and be brave to be myself to raise my voice for others in need
* Serve others first and be an constructive bridge builder
* Step by step and never give up

Top skills

Government, Project Management, Public Speaking, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Mentoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Creative Problem Solving, Community Engagement