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Kristen Skinner

(She/Her)

ACHPER Board Member

Kristen is a marketing, business development consultant with an extensive background in stakeholder management to drive growth. Kristen has sourced and secured mutually beneficial business partnerships for over 25 years spanning education, corporate, sport and professional associations.

Kristen has always led an active lifestyle and enjoys regular participation in dance, yoga, pilates and nature walks. A Calisthenics Coach and National Calisthenics Adjudicator, Kristen developed and piloted a modified “Califit” program which is enjoyed by many participants today. She coaches weekly sessions for the positive social and health benefits it creates.

Kristen is a sales and marketing consultant and has been the key collaborator behind numerous successful partnerships and innovative sponsorships. With a reputation for her ability to connect with clients and stakeholders to create impactful, long-lasting partnerships in the education sector, Kristen founded two consulting firms Sponsorship Matters and Eddee which specialise in helping organisations and schools to develop creative strategies that enhance their market presence and foster community engagement.

Outside of her consulting work, Kristen also has a role at HTAV as Manager, Partner Relationships. She is an advocate for healthy, active living and lifelong learning and for equitable access to quality education to give kids the best start in life.

Education and business stakeholder engagement. Sponsorship and strategic partnership development and implementation. Health and wellbeing project management, event facilitation, physical education, performing arts teaching and coaching.

Deakin University – Bachelor of Education Physical Education and Modern Dance (Secondary)
Mount Waverley Secondary College, VCE
Australian Marketing Institute Member
Australian Association of Adjudicators – Accredited National Adjudicator
Calisthenics Victoria – Accredited Coach

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