Tab joins OPTIMA as Education and Outreach Officer, experienced as a student engagement officer and accomplished Textile Designer, having worked across higher education, the not-for-profit sector, and creative industries. Her passion in advocating for, and empowering students at all levels, to find connection and excel in their chosen paths, has been a cornerstone of her work, both in the tertiary space and as a creative practitioner. Tab’s career is highlighted most recently by her involvement in various impactful engagement programs including, the RMIT Kirrip program, University of Melbourne’s Advising and Mentoring programs within the Faculty of Business and Economics and, co-designing and delivery of workshops with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) for their schools community engagement outreach program.