Meet Our Team
Kirra Pendergast
Founder & Principal Advisor
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Founder of the Safe on Social group of companies with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, London, New York and Florence. Under Kirra's forward-thinking leadership, Safe on Social has risen as the leading global privately-owned cyber safety education and consulting provider.
Will Anstee
Safe on Social Group CEO
Co-founder and CEO of The Online Safety Agency, Will is first and foremost a Dad of 3 & is passionate about protecting every child’s online sovereignty. This stems from 20+ years working in the media and creative industry across Asia-Pacific.
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Madeleine West
Australian Managing Partner
Madeleine's presentations aim to educate, inform and empower students, teachers, schools, parents and carers to take control of their online safety education and work toward more positive and fulfilling online behaviours and experiences.​​
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Christy Lamagna
United States Managing Partner
Christy Lamanga is the co-founder of Safe on Social in the United States where our head office is located in New York City. Not only is she a dedicated knowledge seeker but also an expert speaker in the field of cyber safety.
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Rob Bellamy
Europe Managing Partner
A digital risk strategist and media expert, Rob Bellamy leads Safe on Social's European operations. His experience working with major brands like Spotify, Coca-Cola, and Nike gives him a unique perspective on online engagement, reputation management, and digital ethics.
Martina Hazelbane
Cultural Advisor & Speaker
Martina is a proud Larrakia/Warai traditional owner from the NT. Based in Brisbane, she will lead a team of specialist cyber safety educators to work with indigenous community leaders, businesses, and youth across our organisation.
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Jaclyn Carlson
Director of Online Learning
As an experienced digital marketer & strategist, Jaclyn brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and insight to the team, helping to drive and develop impactful educational experiences for our clients and partners.
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Laura Petch
Specialist Facilitator
Laura is dedicated to empowering schools and families to navigate the digital world safely and confidently. Her expertise is social media strategy, time management, Work Health and Safety, and self-care with students​​​.
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Kirsty Robinson
Specialist Facilitator
Kirsty’s dedication to clear and effective communication and education that empowers, has spanned roles in corporate television, investor relations, corporate communication and change management for some of Australia’s largest organisations.
Mark Swivel
Legal Counsel
Mark leads Barefoot Law and has been a lawyer for 30 years. He led the campaign to save Feros Village and has won key cases in aged care, family law, mental health, small business and unfair dismissal. Mark often appears on ABC Radio Sydney and Local to explore legal issues.
Carla Scott
Expert Advisor
A highly experienced Management Consultant who has developed and led multiple organisational transformation programs across business, technology, and digital disciplines.She has a background in management, strategy, and operational roles in the Private, Public and Not for Profit sectors.
Stacey Piggot
Crisis Management Expert
Stacey brings extensive expertise in developing and implementing plans and strategies to effectively mitigate and manage internal and external messaging to ensure fast, clear, and effective communication goes to all stakeholders. In a world where challenges can arise unexpectedly and explode into the public domain with velocity, understanding how to prevent, prepare for, mitigate and navigate crises effectively is paramount.
Anna Hayes
Specialist Facilitator
With 10+ years experience in education and a range of leadership positions, Anna has seen firsthand the rapid rise of technologies embedded into learning programs - often with little regard for teaching students, parents, and teachers.
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Scott Ferguson
Executive Producer
With a rich history spanning three decades, Scott brings a wealth of expertise in film, television, and digital media to the Safe on Social team. Scott's diverse skill set enables him to bridge disciplines, encouraging innovation and inventive solutions.
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