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Lori Modde has had a diverse career in community and economic development of over 25 years. From Regional Marketing Manager at Tourism NSW, Community and Economic Development Manager at a Local Government Authority through to Senior Manager of Place Activation and Strategy at Sydney Olympic Park Authority.

In the past 16 years through her business, Lorick Management, she has held roles such as Event Manager of the NSW Tourism Awards, Marketing Manager of New England North West Tourism, and CEO of Outback NSW Tourism, CEO of Hills Hawkesbury Tourism, and CEO of South Coast Tourism. Through her business, she now holds the role of Project Manager for Sturt’s Steps in Outback NSW, CEO of Outdoors NSW, and General Manager of Visitor Economy Development.

She maintains a strong position for her community and industry through several volunteer positions and also is a passionate mentor for younger people in the industry.

MEMBERSHIPS

* Business NSW ’18.’19,’20, ‘21

* IAP2 community engagement ’20, ‘21

* Australian Regional Tourism ’20, ‘21

* Sydney Hills Business Chamber Member ‘19, ‘20, ’21

* Tourism Industry Council Member , ’11, ’12, ’13, ’14, ’15 (disbanded in 2015)

* Member of the Hills Rural Business Chamber ’05, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09 (disbanded in 2009)

* AITO (Aust Institute of Tourism Officers) Member ’05, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ’13, ’14, ’15, ’18, ’19, ’20, ’21

* Young ATEC (Aust Tourism Export Council) Member ’04, ’05, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10

* Eco Tourism Australia Member ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11

* Aust Regional Tourism Network Member – ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ’13, ’14

AWARDS;

* Association Influencer 2020 – Australasian Society of Association Executives

* Finalist in the Outstanding Leader of the Year – Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence ’20

* Heritage Event Award – Convict Footprints ’16

* NSW Tourism Awards Silver Award – Sydney Country Music Festival ’15

* Inland Tourism Awards Winner – Marketing – ’09, ’10, ’11

* Inland Tourism Awards Winner – New Product – ’09

* Inland Tourism Awards Winner – Outstanding Contribution ’11

* NSW Tourism Awards Finalist – ’09, ’10, ’11

* NSW Tourism Awards Winner – ’09 Best Tourism Marketing

* NSW Tourism Awards Silver – ’10 & ’11 Tourism Marketing

* NSW Tourism Awards Winner- Outstanding contribution by an individual to Regional Tourism ’11

* Hills Excellence in Business Awards – Finalist ’07, ’08

Specialties: Visitor economy; economic development, community development, community engagement, stakeholder engagement, marketing, management, leadership, training, facilitation, and events