Kristie is the Founder and CEO of Boas Language Academy, an innovative social enterprise that brings immersive language education to children and adults in regional Australia, while creating meaningful work opportunities for multilingual migrant teachers.
Drawing on extensive experience across migration, regional development and social enterprise, Kristie is a passionate advocate for stronger, more inclusive communities. She has spent much of her career supporting the settlement of migrants and refugees in regional Australia and championing the role language, culture and diversity play in regional success.
Following her own cancer diagnosis and treatment journey, Kristie has become increasingly passionate about health advocacy, speaking candidly about resilience, self-screening, navigating treatment, and the importance of recent reforms addressing genetic discrimination in insurance. Through sharing her experience, she hopes to empower others to make informed decisions about their health and seek support when they need it most.
Kristie’s leadership has been recognised nationally, including being named the 2026 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winner.