We are a creative, friendly and professional team that prioritises customer service and delivery of high-quality work.

We build flexible teams with the right skills that are scalable to suit project requirements.

Our team comes from a range of professional backgrounds including project management, marketing, journalism, science communication, public relations, training, human resources, event management, financial services, the diplomatic corps and economic development.

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Managing Director

Helen Leayr

Adam Leayr
Director

Adam Leayr

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Executive Manager/ Director

Ellen Samuels

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Lead Advisor

Rosie Garland

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Senior Communication and Engagement Consultant

Amelia Simson

Graphic Design Lead

Andrew Strauss

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Finance Manager

Ann Walker

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Senior Communication and Engagement Consultant

Dominic Lavers

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Communication and Engagement Consultant

Jackie Beanland

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Communication and Engagement Advisor

Jax NiCarthaigh

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Senior Communication and Engagement Consultant

Joss McAlpin

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Communication Advisor

Katrina Duncan

Senior Communication and Engagement Consultant

Louize Glenn

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Communication and Engagement Advisor

Martine Bilen

Communication and Change Advisor

Mel Gordon

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Communication and Engagement Advisor

Naomi Lee

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Communication and Change Advisor

Nicola Butler

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Senior Communication and Engagement Consultant

Rennae Sillett

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Communication and Engagement Advisor

Victoria Sylvester

Communication and Change Advisor

Zarmina Nasir

Managing Director

Helen Leayr

Helen has over 25 years’ industry experience across community, government and business sectors including five years as Executive Director of the Canberra Business Council. Helen is an outstanding facilitator who produces clear outcomes for clients. She delivers empathetic, dynamic and balanced engagement programs where all stakeholders feel they have contributed.
Director

Adam Leayr

Adam directs the operations of Communication Link to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the client’s financial specifications. Adam has over 15 years’ experience in web design and development which he draws on to ensure we have the right technology in place to meet client needs including managing data analytics associated with understanding extensive community or stakeholder feedback.

Executive Manager/ Director

Ellen Samuels

Ellen has spent nearly 20 years developing her skills in engagement, communication, program evaluation and education management across industry, business and government. She has been part of Communication Link’s team since 2011 and Executive Manager since 2020. Ellen is a strong leader and strategic thinker. She is passionate about ensuring her projects are accessible, equitable and authentic.

Lead Advisor

Rosie Garland

Rosie is a skilled professional with more than 15 years experience in communications, change management, media, and strategy and policy development. Rosie has led and delivered various projects across industries in the public and private sectors. She is passionate about getting communication right, particularly during change management where effective communication is key.

Senior Communication and Engagement Consultant

Amelia Simson

Amelia is a passionate and experienced communication and engagement professional with over 20 years’ experience in the public and private sectors. Amelia finds creative ways to present concepts and visions to those she engages. She is dedicated to authentic collaboration and creates avenues for voices to be heard in the places where they matter most.

Graphic Design Lead

Andrew Strauss

Andrew brings over 15 years of expertise in graphic design, art direction, and digital art to Communication Link as Design Lead. His approach combines a focus on inclusive design thinking, future-proofing strategies, and a dedication to design as craft, ensuring innovative and impactful solutions that meet both current and emerging needs.

Finance Manager

Ann Walker

Ann brings an enthusiasm for numbers and data and the ability to translate them in to meaningful and useful information to support the delivery of projects efficiently and effectively. She has 25 years career experience in both private and public sector, with experience in accounting roles and 10 years as a classroom teacher.

Senior Communication and Engagement Consultant

Dominic Lavers

Dominic is an expert communicator with more than 10 years’ experience in a broad range of not-for-profit and public sector organisations. He is a positive and solutions-focussed team player, whose background spans from strategic engagement and proactive public relations, to government advocacy and change communications.

Communication and Engagement Consultant

Jackie Beanland

Jackie is a communication consultant with a background in marketing and communications. She has a passion for learning and trying new things and is interested in market research, data analysis and report writing.

Communication and Engagement Advisor

Jax NiCarthaigh

Jax specialises in change and problem-solving through strategic stakeholder engagement. She offers 25 plus years’ communication and leadership experience across multiple sectors including finance, adult and community education, not-for-profits, emergency management and community resilience building. Jax is a proactive and lateral thinker who will work collaboratively to help you achieve your project outcomes.

Senior Communication and Engagement Consultant

Joss McAlpin

Joss is an articulate, creative, and versatile professional with a strong foundation in digital communications strategies. Through extensive experience in both private and public sectors, he can translate complex ideas into compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences. Joss is a strong collaborator who is passionate about delivering the best results for his clients.

Communication Advisor

Katrina Duncan

Katrina is an award-winning communication professional with strong leadership skills, sound judgement and creative flair. With extensive experience across the private and public sectors, Katrina is a versatile team player who can shape strategy and deliver on objectives. She takes a positive and solutions-focused approach, working with clients to deliver outstanding communication results.

Senior Communication and Engagement Consultant

Louize Glenn

Louize brings over 25 years of experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships, backed by a proven track record of achievements.

With strong experience in communication and community engagement, she values collaboration and the important role it plays in delivering meaningful results. Lou’s international experience in the not-for-profit sector equips her to align business goals with social responsibility, creating impactful and lasting partnerships.

Communication and Engagement Advisor

Martine Bilen

Martine strives to instill focus in delivering influential communications in her work and always seeks opportunities to bring her unique skills and experience to tell stories, show impact and engage with the audience.
As an engagement, communication and marketing specialist she has led high performing teams delivering communication solutions to support key government, industry, and business programs across the public, private and not for profit sectors.

Communication and Change Advisor

Mel Gordon

Mel specialises in design and delivery of people-centred organisational change and communication strategies and plans; with a strong focus on delivered sustainable commercial results. Mel offers 20 years’ change, commercial and operational leadership experience across several industries in the public and private sector, including energy and utilities markets. She is passionate about empowering and aligning individuals to succeed and support organisational and community change.

Communication and Engagement Advisor

Naomi Lee

Naomi has over 20 years’ experience delivering outcomes for the community in the not-for-profit and government sectors. Naomi has tertiary qualifications in marketing as well as health and community development. She has delivered projects across the full engagement spectrum, from consultation to deliberative democracy and is committed to taking a partnership approach to enable deep and broad participation. She also has expertise in communications, social marketing, behaviour change and workshop facilitation.

Communication and Change Advisor

Nicola Butler

Nicola is a strategic communicator specialising in change communication, event management and stakeholder engagement. She has extensive experience building linkages with key stakeholders in the government and non-government sectors. She’s highly adaptable and innovative and recognises strategic opportunities to bring about change and improvement.

Senior Communication and Engagement Consultant

Rennae Sillett

Rennae is a communication and engagement specialist with experience in leading the implementation of complex projects on behalf of government, not-for-profit and private sectors. She approaches each project with empathy, creativity and inclusivity to empower the voice of lived experience and impact design and systems.   

Communication and Engagement Advisor

Victoria Sylvester

Victoria is a highly qualified communications professional, with more than 15 years’ experience in journalism, strategic communications, media relations, issues management and stakeholder engagement. A strong strategist, Victoria has experience across infrastructure, community services, transport and education within the private and public sectors. 

Communication and Change Advisor

Zarmina Nasir

Zarmina is dedicated to promoting enabling and effective organizational environments and driving impactful community initiatives.  She has held leadership positions for over 15 years, across diverse cultural, business and not for profit settings.

Zarmina is a collaborator and builds meaningful relationships with stakeholders.