Workshop Trainers

Anne Cornish is the Chief Executive Officer of RIMPA, and also works as the lead trainer and workshop development officer, delivering over 30 workshop sessions in the past 12 months.

Anne has been active in the field of training and education development for over thirty years, focusing on training in records management technical skills and the required soft skills which are often expected to become well-rounded professionals. Anne has a vast experience in various eDRMS products, classification systems and change management concepts and has conducted various mentoring programs both in person and virtually.

While Carolyn is a practising information professional with 40 years of experience to share, she is connected to today's information management profession and the professionals. She believes a successful practitioner combines information management technical skills with business capabilities to be a seller, a doer, a leader, and an advocate. Carolyn wants to create an environment that promotes innovation and knowledge sharing.  Carolyn is a RIMPA ambassador and, more than once, you will hear about her positive experiences with the program.

Di is an information management professional with experience across government and education sectors.  She had worked in a variety of administrative areas before moving into the field of information management.  Over the past nine years she has performed various roles within the information management team including records manager, trainer, educator and, now, records and information consultant.  Di is an enthusiastic presenter who draws on her years of training experience to provide easy to understand practical guidance to learners.

A pragmatic Digital Transformation, Projects, Strategy, Cyber, Governance and Risk leader with over 20 years of experience in both Government and Corporates. Majid is currently a consulting Director at QCS, a board member with University of Ajman, an advisor to ISACA and Project Management Institute. He graduated in Computer Engineering and undertook an MBA.

Majid is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Digital Transformation. He has a passion for knowledge management and has been a corporate and community trainer for over 15 years covering various topics such as information security, project/program management, Digital Transformation, Strategy, Risk, Audit and Governance. 

Matt has an extensive training and information management background.  He is the Director of i3 Ltd which specialises in strategic information management and Analysis Paralysis Ltd which is a provider of data and analytics services.  He has worked in health, education, defence, private sector, audit, and government.  Roles have included general and operational management ranging from Chief Executive to Chief Information Officer.  Matt was awarded the J. Eddis Linton Information Proficiency Outstanding Individual Award and in 2020 he was awarded the RIMPA NZ Branch Excellence Individual Award.  Matt has a Bachelor of Business Studies Degree and has completed certificates in Adult Education & Teaching.  Matt thoroughly enjoys sharing his experience.

After graduating from with a Bachelor of Commerce (Management (HR) and Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) I worked for a Not-for-Profit organization in Human Resources and Training and Development for 8 years, obtaining a Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment.  The next phase of my career took me into education where I’ve been for 10 years working in Human Resources and as the College’s Archivist for the last 4 years.

Munaa Said is the Principal Trainer & Assessor at RIMPA with over 15 years of experience in learning and development in Australia, Middle East and North Africa. She has a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, Certificate in Information System Management, Advanced Diploma in teaching, training & assessing learning ,Certificate IV in Training and assessment, Certificate III in Business (Records and Information Management), Certificate IV in Business (Records and Information Management), Certificate IV in Business (Big Data), Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management), and a Diploma of Business (Digital Transformation).

Throughout her experience, she has worked in Learning and Development within various industries: Age Care, Vocation Education Training, Banking and Telecommunication. She has trained in various aspects of business including products, services, business processes, systems, Project Management, Partner Management, Vendor Management, Sales and Customer Service.

Munaa is an enthusiastic trainer who draws on the combination of work and life experiences to provide inspirational, insightful, and easy to understand practical guidance to learners. 

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Peta grew up in the information disciplines. From library assistant to records consultant, her skills are firmly built on study, professional development, and extensive experience in the public and private sectors, including the whole of government rollout of the Queensland Public Records Act, several eDRMS implementations, and information management strategy, policy, and tool development.

Outside the office, Peta is a long-time professional member and was awarded the status of Fellow in 2013. Peta's commitment to the industry includes serving on the RIMPA Queensland State Government Chapter before joining the Queensland Branch Council. For over 10 years, Peta performed various roles on Council including Professional Development Coordinator and President. Passionate about providing opportunities to share and learn, Peta enjoys hosting students and is a sought-after MC and presenter. She is also a founding member of the RIMPA Governance Advisory Branch Australasia.

Richard has 14+ years of experience working in the Information and Records Management space including having worked for some of the leading Local and State Government organisations in New South Wales and Victoria.  He has worked in a variety of Information and Records Management roles including Training & Information Analyst, Enterprise Information Project Officer, FOI Officer, Archives Team Leader and is currently employed by Victoria’s largest Government Organisation as an Information Management Specialist.

Richard brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to RIMPA specialising in Information Assets and managing Information Assets through an Information Asset Register.

He is an enthusiastic trainer who is passionate about utilising modern technologies and tools in the ever-evolving Information Management space to effectively manage Information, Records and Data.

Sandra has embraced over two decades in the Records and Information Management industry, working in many sectors including private industry, higher education, local, state, and federal government.

Focusing on consulting and client engagement, where system design and managing processes, analysis of recordkeeping practices, training and education had been core, Sandra recognises a shift to influencing information culture, recordkeeping compliance and maturity and can branch across any of these domains.

Sandra first joined Victoria Branch in 2003 and is currently President of Vic/Tas Branch.  Recipient of the RIMPA 2018/2019 J Eddis Linton Outstanding Individual Award, Sandra is honoured to be part of the RIMPA community.

A career spanning 30+ years within the Information and Records Management industry across all levels of Government including private enterprise.  Currently employed as Enterprise Information Manager for a Victorian state government agency.  

Formal qualifications from Monash University, Swinburne and attained a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.  Experienced lecturer, RTO trainer and writing papers for various RIMPA seminars, conferences and professional magazine. Advocate for professional development and sharing knowledge through collaboration with like-minded professionals, whether it’s on-the-job training or through formal qualifications.  A combination of work and life experiences can be powerful in creating opportunities to progress our careers in such a dynamic industry that is continually evolving in terms of technology, changing of mindsets and meeting expectations in today’s modern workplace.

Simon Rawson (MRIM) has over 20 years experience managing and delivering information and knowledge management solutions. He has under- and post-graduate qualifications in information and organisational systems, as well as practitioner certifications in Project Management. Although he is a specialist in Office 365, his models for information governance and architecture are applicable for any solution.

Thomas has had a long history in the records and information management profession in all aspects of records and information.
Thomas has worked primarily with Commonwealth Government with extensive experience in Information Management Frameworks, Strategies, Policies, and procedures, digitisation, archiving and eDRMS implementations. He has participated in numerous working groups hosted by the National Archives of Australia and is well respected amongst records management practitioners.

Thomas has also worked as a consultant and carried out several reviews and delivered training for the ACT Government and various Commonwealth agencies. With the vast experience in the Records and Information Management space he brings in a wealth knowledge that allows the workshops he facilitates very knowledgeable and engaging.