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Shashi Hodge
Founder/CEO
Shashi started her career in the VET sector in 2001 by helping to build an award-winning RTO with multi-jurisdictional presence across Australia. In 2009 she established RTO Advice Group (now Eduworks Co) with co-founder Jacqui Hodge.
Since 2009, Shashi has worked with a wide range of RTOs, supporting them in their registration journeys, working with clients to improve systems, designing learning programs, supporting and preparing for audits, supporting growth, as well as conducting numerous audits for RTOs across the country.
Shashi’s passion for high quality learning design and industry-focused assessment, led Shashi to design the methods, tools and processes we use at Eduworks to develop our 6 times award-winning learning and assessment resources.
Shashi is the CEO and Director of Eduworks Co and is a hands-on passionate VET leader, constantly pushing the team forward to inspire new innovations and solutions to support the sector.
Since 2009, Shashi has worked with a wide range of RTOs, supporting them in their registration journeys, working with clients to improve systems, designing learning programs, supporting and preparing for audits, supporting growth, as well as conducting numerous audits for RTOs across the country.
Shashi’s passion for high quality learning design and industry-focused assessment, led Shashi to design the methods, tools and processes we use at Eduworks to develop our 6 times award-winning learning and assessment resources.
Shashi is the CEO and Director of Eduworks Co and is a hands-on passionate VET leader, constantly pushing the team forward to inspire new innovations and solutions to support the sector.
Brooke LoGiudice
Head of Consulting
Brooke began her career in the VET sector over 21 years ago as co-owner, CEO and Managing Director of Institute of Counselling & Community Studies where she oversaw and managed all of the day to day operations within the RTO. Brooke went on to hold various executive & senior management positions within other reputable RTOs prior to joining the RTO Advice Team.
Brooke now works as our Head of Consulting, managing our consulting team in addition to supporting clients with mentoring and coaching, RTO Set Up, Internal Audits and Health Checks, Due Diligence Audits, Compliance Management, Policy & Procedure Review, Addition to scope, Audit rectifications, Resource Development, TAS development and general consulting requirements.
Brooke is currently completing her MBA and holds the Diploma of Training Design and Development, Diploma of VET as well as the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
Brooke now works as our Head of Consulting, managing our consulting team in addition to supporting clients with mentoring and coaching, RTO Set Up, Internal Audits and Health Checks, Due Diligence Audits, Compliance Management, Policy & Procedure Review, Addition to scope, Audit rectifications, Resource Development, TAS development and general consulting requirements.
Brooke is currently completing her MBA and holds the Diploma of Training Design and Development, Diploma of VET as well as the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
Natalie Hodge
Head of Operations
Natalie brings a wealth of experience to her role as Head of Operations at Eduworks, having joined the VET sector in 2016. Starting as an admin assistant, her dedication and talent saw her progress through various positions including Client Services Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, Operations Coordinator, and Manager of User Experience & Digital Learning.
In her current role, Natalie oversees all operational aspects of Eduworks. Her passion lies in supporting the VET sector, and she has demonstrably done so by consulting clients on their eLearning platforms and playing a key role in the development of eLearning content at Eduworks.
Natalie possesses a deep understanding of best practices in learning and assessment design. This, coupled with her unwavering commitment to quality, positions her as a valuable asset to Eduworks and the wider VET sector.
In her current role, Natalie oversees all operational aspects of Eduworks. Her passion lies in supporting the VET sector, and she has demonstrably done so by consulting clients on their eLearning platforms and playing a key role in the development of eLearning content at Eduworks.
Natalie possesses a deep understanding of best practices in learning and assessment design. This, coupled with her unwavering commitment to quality, positions her as a valuable asset to Eduworks and the wider VET sector.
Kate Laferlita
Project Manager
Kate joined Eduworks in 2016 and is a passionate VET professional with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She started her early career in early childhood education, then transitioned to VET. Over the years she has worked as a trainer/assessor, placement coordinator, career consultant, and instructional designer.
Leveraging her 8-year focus on practical learning resources, Kate now leads the Eduworks Resources Development team.
She oversees the Project Managers and their production teams, manages budgets, course design and planning, and has a strong focus on client relationships and user experience.
Through conducting market research, she creates ongoing product roadmaps that align with the company’s vision and works with the development team to bring these products to life.
Kate works collaboratively with the operations and consulting departments to market resources and contribute to strategic development and innovation.
Leveraging her 8-year focus on practical learning resources, Kate now leads the Eduworks Resources Development team.
She oversees the Project Managers and their production teams, manages budgets, course design and planning, and has a strong focus on client relationships and user experience.
Through conducting market research, she creates ongoing product roadmaps that align with the company’s vision and works with the development team to bring these products to life.
Kate works collaboratively with the operations and consulting departments to market resources and contribute to strategic development and innovation.
Sarah Riley
Project Manager/Manager of Instructional Design
Sarah has a Bachelor of Education and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Management from The University of Sydney. In her experience she has worked as a Classroom Teacher, Instructional Design Leader and Assistant Principal. Sarah’s areas of speciality are curriculum, data and assessment. In her previous roles, she has worked with internal and external stakeholders to develop policies and procedures to improve student outcomes and improve school culture. Sarah is currently the Manger of Learning Design at Eduworks.
Alana Coleman
Project Manager/Manager of Design and Development
Since 2005, Alana has immersed herself in the RTO world, fueled by her expertise in the exercise science, sport, fitness and health areas. Her journey has been one of continual adaptation, navigating the ever-evolving landscape of adult education and School Based Training with roles spanning from Trainer/Assessor, Learning and Development Coordinator, Academic Coordinator and Head of Fitness. Alana joined the Eduworks team in 2020 as a Learning Design Quality Review team member and is now the Manager of Digital Design and eLearning. In her role, she leads the eLearning, graphic design and publishing teams. In addition she manages a number of projects over the entire project lifecycle. Alana has a passion for helping others which is seen in her dedication to creating quality student focused resources.
Alana holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Alana holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.