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Meet Our Team
" We teach people that they get to choose how they consume technology without letting technology consume them “
- Kirra Pendergast, Founder, Safe on Social Group of Companies
Kirra Pendergast
Founder, Principal Consultant & International Expert Speaker​
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 Expert Speaker
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
Principal Speaker, Child Safety Advisor, Victims Advocate,
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
Co-Founder US/ Expert Speaker
The Americas & Canada
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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Carla Scott
Expert Advisor Organisational Transformation + Governance
Carla Scott is a Senior Executive with a background in management, strategy, and operational roles. An experienced Management Consultant who has developed and led multiple organisational transformation programs across business, technology, and digital disciplines.
Jocelyn Brewer
Psychologist + Cyberpsychology Consultant Digital Wellbeing Advisor
Jocelyn is a leading voice in cyberpsychology and digital wellbeing parent education. Her straight talking approach to the modern challenges of being well and hyper-connected.
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Martina Hazelbane
Co-Founder Safe on Social Indigenous Solutions
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 Marketing & Product Development
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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Mark Swivel
Specialist Facilitator Cyber Safety
Education & Law
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.
Katie O'Rourke
Senior Advisor Marketing & Communications Strategy
Katie is an award-winning marketer, and owner of Cake [marketing], who delivers integrated marketing, bringing together strategy and creative execution. She loves social media for its unparalleled reach, as a place to start conversations, make connections, and build a community.
Andrea Turner
Specialist Facilitator Cyber Safety Education/Workplace
Andrea is a lawyer with a background and interest in personal injury and employment law. Andrea has spent time focusing on educating both employers and employees in remaining safe both in and out of the workplace.
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Stacey Piggott
Expert Crisis
Communications & Strategist
Director of Daydream Nation and one of Australia’s most respected crisis communications strategists, working with local and global brands and organisations across the arts, sports, education, health, disability, and housing sectors.
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Melanie Hughes
Specialist Facilitator Cyber Safety Education
With over 25 years of teaching experience, Melanie brings with her has a wealth of knowledge and real-life wisdom after having spent the last 15 years at Bangalow Public School. ​
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Anna Hayes
Specialist Facilitator Cyber Safety Education
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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Rupert Standley
Specialist Facilitator Cyber Safety
Education
With an international career in marketing spanning 17 years, Rupert has overseen the launches and marketing of products & services for some of the world’s largest global technology companies.
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Scott Ferguson
Specialist Facilitator Cyber Safety Education for Seniors
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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