How to Get the University to Say YES – Kathleen Packer (University of Wollongong and Tertiary Education Facilities Management Association)

BIO:  Kathleen Packer has worked at UOW as the Director of Facilities Management for just over 5 years.  Prior to this, she worked in Local Government for over 15 years in Engineering Management.  She loves the University setting and enjoys working along side UOW Pulse to ensure that the campuses are able to be easily activated.  Kathleen is currently the chair of Tertiary Education Facilities Management Association  – TEFMA.

SESSION OVERVIEW:  Kathleen will discuss her relationship with UOW Pulse and how they have worked together successfully on several projects.   UOW and UOW Pulse have worked hand and hand on several projects and have made improvements over the years.  The session will include learnings from the recently held Yours and Owls music festival held on campus in October 2023.