The people behind TIME
Our Committee & State Representatives
Industry leaders and TIME graduates who volunteer their experience, networks and energy to strengthen our community.
Our Committee
Meet the dedicated industry professionals supporting TIME and helping our mentoring community grow.
Anna Shannon
Founder, Travel Agent Finder & Travel Trade Connect · Committee Member
Anna combines travel agency experience with corporate and digital marketing expertise. As founder of Travel Agent Finder and Travel Trade Connect, she helps travel professionals showcase their knowledge, strengthen their online presence and connect with the right clients and industry partners.
Jen Pagett
Travel Partnerships & Key Accounts, Uniworld River Cruises · Committee Member
Jen has built her career across Uniworld River Cruises and Virtuoso, with experience spanning reservations, sales, member relations and national key accounts. A TIME graduate, she brings strong relationship skills and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting the wider TIME community.
Richard Taylor
Founder, Talent for Travel · Committee Member
Richard is the founder of Talent for Travel and co-host of the Offloaded podcast. A respected recruiter, emcee and moderator, he is passionate about building stronger industry teams, supporting rewarding careers and creating opportunities for meaningful professional connection.
Demi Kavaratzis
Airline Strategy & Partnerships · Committee Member
Demi is an airline specialist with experience across distribution, sales strategy, commercial negotiations and strategic marketing. She is also a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion and women in travel, bringing thoughtful leadership and broad industry expertise to the TIME Committee.
Anoushka Kudav
Luxury Travel Leadership, Abercrombie & Kent · Committee Member
Anoushka is a senior luxury travel leader with more than 15 years across retail, wholesale and supplier roles. A TIME graduate and mentoring advocate, she brings commercial acumen, meaningful trade partnerships and a strategic, people-first approach to the Committee.
Robyn Willis Inglis
Learning & Development · Committee Member
Robyn has worked across retail, corporate, wholesale, education and training, including senior learning and development roles throughout the travel industry. A long-standing industry contributor, she is passionate about giving back and helping people take ownership of their careers.
Margaret Sibraa
Social Media – Get Social Travel Solutions · Committee Member
Margaret brings extensive experience across business development, sales and strategic partnerships in airline, wholesale, touring and cruise. Through Get Social Travel Solutions, she combines strong industry relationships with digital marketing expertise to grow engagement and share the TIME story.
Monica Godfrey
Head of Strategy & Partnerships, Cornerstone Learning & Development · Committee Member
Monica brings more than two decades of travel experience across strategy, partnerships, marketing, product, operations and leadership. A long-time TIME advocate and mentor, she is passionate about helping people build confidence, explore different career paths and define success on their own terms.
Gretel Puisens
Head of New Business – Australia, TBO · Committee Member
With more than 12 years across travel, risk and compliance, sales leadership and strategic partner relations, Gretel brings a well-rounded approach to decision-making. She is passionate about mentoring, nurturing talent, strengthening industry networks and driving sustainable business outcomes.
State Representatives & Sub-committee
Local representatives and volunteers helping connect and support the TIME community across Australia.
Emily Warbrick
Queensland State Representative · Snowscene
Emily is an experienced travel professional with Snowscene and an active supporter of Queensland’s travel community. As a State Representative, she connects TIME mentors, mentees and industry colleagues while helping grow the program’s local presence.
Jacqui Tufala
Queensland State Representative · Crystal Cruises
Jacqui brings luxury travel experience from Crystal Cruises and a strong commitment to industry connection. As an equal Queensland State Representative, she supports TIME participants, local events and the continued growth of the Queensland community.
Janis McDonald
Queensland Sub-committee Member · Air Canada
Janis is a passionate advocate for professional development with valuable aviation experience at Air Canada. As a Queensland Sub-committee Member, she supports local events, industry connections and the continued growth of TIME’s Queensland community.
Nicole O’Sullivan
Victoria State Representative · Birds Eye View Consulting
Nicole is Director of Birds Eye View Consulting and an experienced travel industry professional. As Victoria State Representative, she brings people together, supports local mentors and mentees and helps strengthen TIME’s presence across the state.
Holly Velardo
South Australia State Representative · Hollyday Travel
Holly brings travel industry experience through Hollyday Travel and a genuine commitment to professional connection. As South Australia State Representative, she supports the local TIME community and helps create opportunities for mentors, mentees and graduates to engage.
