Anita is a passionate LGBTQIA+ ally and advocate, and the super proud Mum of a queer son. With 15+ years’ experience in the public sector working in communications, marketing, and PR she puts her skills to good use advocating for her LGBTQIA+ family, friends and colleagues to be treated with equality, respect, and dignity.
She has been active in the establishment and running of several APS Pride Networks, and in her new role at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is enjoying working with the Pride Committee and Pride Network to increase awareness, celebrate diversity, and build a workplace that openly values and supports LGBTIQA+ employees and understands the issues they are facing.