Edwina has been immersed in the world of literature and publishing for more than 20 years. She joined Byron Writers Festival as Director in 2013.

Sarah has been associated with Byron Writers Festival for over ten years, first through her work as a travel and ticketing agent before taking on the role of Operations Manager in 2008.

Emma joined the Byron Writers Festival team as Partnership Manager in 2016. Emma has twenty years of experience in sales and marketing for music and media organisations.

Anika is a brand and communications strategist with fifteen years’ experience implementing brand, communications and website projects. She joined the Byron Writers Festival team in 2016.

After interning at Byron Writers Festival Emily joined the permanent team in 2018 as Festival Administrator focusing on Schools Days and Ticketing. She studied Writing and Cultural Studies at UTS and completed her Honours year at SCU. She has had her writing published in various magazines and journals.

Gabby was the Volunteers Manager for the 2017 Byron Writers Festival and is now the Project Manager for StoryBoard, Byron Writers Festival’s travelling creative writing and literacy program for children and young people in the Northern Rivers.

Cherrie Sheldrick is our Travel and Ticketing Manager. She has been with Byron Writers Festival for 19 years.