Thursday 30th April 2026 @ 5:30pm-7:00pm
Overview
Your panellists are:
Annabel McAleer
Annabel McAleer is a science communicator who runs Shared Science alongside three colleagues. She loves creating clarity from complex information and strongly believes that good science communication can accelerate research adoption, deepen public thinking, and shift mindsets.
Jo Scott
Felicity Price
Winner of several national and one international awards for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects, Felicity Price has significant expertise in media (print, radio and television) and digital media, including social media and digital campaigns, as well as business management and change management.
Jessica Sherman is an energetic and determined communications and marketing professional who is passionate about telling stories that matter. She is currently a Go-to-Market Manager at Meridian Energy where she leads the communications and marketing for Zero, Meridian’s national EV charging network. Jessica has experience in marketing communications, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and digital and social media.
Sean Tully is a corporate communicator with considerable experience engaging with stakeholders. He is currently working as the strategic communications manager at Christchurch International Airport. In this role, he is responsible for engaging with media and the wider Christchurch community, in addition to overseeing the airport’s communications strategy.
Erin Jamieson is a co-owner of Convergence Communications & Marketing. Established in 2002, Convergence is a multi-award winning boutique communications consultancy based in Christchurch. Through this business, Erin has become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients across the country. Her expertise spans crisis management, stakeholder engagement, marketing communications, media relations, and strategic communications.
As Principal Advisor Communications at Selwyn District Council, Pip Swift provides strategic communications and media advice to the Mayor, councillors, and Chief Executive. A core part of her role is supporting the Mayor and executive leadership to respond confidently to media enquiries and proactively use the media to explain decisions, manage issues, and build public understanding. Pip works closely with leaders to develop messaging, prepare for interviews, and navigate high‑profile or sensitive situations. The focus is on clear, credible communication that strengthens trust between Council, the media, and the community.
