Sandy Lowres
Sandy Lowres
Executive Officer, Indigenous Studies Unit
Sandy Lowres is the Executive Officer supporting the Associate Provost, Professor Marcia Langton AO, Research Director, Dr Kristen Smith, and the Indigenous Studies Unit at the University of Melbourne. With over fifteen years of experience as a Senior Executive Officer, Sandy brings a deep commitment to service, strong emotional intelligence, a sense of social justice, and exceptional communication skills to her role. She has a proven track record in building effective professional relationships, managing complex priorities with diplomacy and discretion, and coordinating high-level events and conferences. Sandy’s background in writing, and communications underpins her ability to lead with clarity and purpose. A pro-ageing advocate, she is a public speaker, and is the founder of WB40 – Women Beyond Forty, an empowering, award winning platform and magazine, and is the writer and host of the award-winning podcast The Good Girl Confessional. In addition, she co-hosted 11 Seasons of Alex the Seal Podcast, showcasing her versatility and passion for storytelling and community engagement. Adaptable and optimistic, Sandy is dedicated to supporting others and creating meaningful impact across all areas of her work.