RACHAEL SWEENEY

Executive Officer, Regional Capitals Australia

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Rachael Sweeney is the Executive Officer of Regional Capitals Australia, a national organisation focused on the development of regional cities - a position she has held for 10 years.

 In this role she leads the alliance’s policy and advocacy agenda where there is a strong focus on making the case for key investment pipelines to support growing regional cities.

 In previous roles Rachael has been the Strategic Communications Manager for two of Australia’s largest public infrastructure projects. She has also held senior consulting roles where she managed the government relation’s activities for various clients focused on regional development issues.

 Rachael has 15 years experience and holds a Bachelor of Arts Public Relations (major - politics). She has received national and state awards for excellence in her field.