Meet the Team
The Melbourne Fertility Expo is brought to life by a purpose driven team dedicated to clear, compassionate fertility education.
From IVF and egg freezing to donor conception, surrogacy and holistic support, our crew works year round to connect you with evidence based information, trusted providers, and practical pathways to care – so every fertility journey in Melbourne (and beyond) feels seen, supported and informed.
Marina Garbuio – Fractional CMO & Marketing Strategist
A data driven marketing leader, Marina aligns strategy, content and campaigns so people searching for fertility, IVF and reproductive health support can easily find the right information –and us. Marina coordinates our brand, social, email, and partner ecosystem to grow exhibitor impact and make the Expo a welcoming, inclusive space for every kind of family.
Djenat (DJ) Ploughman – Event Manager
DJ turns big visions into on-the-day excellence. She leads venue operations, exhibitor logistics, accessibility and program flow – shaping a safe, calm and well signposted experience so attendees can focus on learning, asking questions and connecting with fertility experts.
Jacqui Owen – Web Designer & Developer
Jacqui builds the digital foundations that help our community thrive. From mobile first UX to clear site architecture and SEO, she ensures visitors can quickly explore IVF options, egg freezing, donor pathways, and book tickets with confidence.
Mary Ann Richel Dy – Social Media Creator
With six years in client relationships and social strategy, Mary uncovers the questions people are really asking about fertility. She turns insights into engaging community content –myth busting IVF, sharing lived experiences, and guiding followers to sessions, clinics and resources that can help.
Nicki Price – Priceless Media
Nicki leads PR across health, wellness and sport. Her team knows how to craft timely, accurate media stories about fertility – ensuring evidence-based information, clinician perspectives and lived experiences reach mainstream audiences with care and integrity.
Jemimah Ashleigh – Visibility Strategist
Jemimah is the founder of The Visibility Lab, helping entrepreneurs and brands get seen, heard and recognised. Through award-winning strategies, she equips and works with us to help us to build authority, leverage media exposure and secure national recognition so fertility becomes part of everyday conversation.
Alex Perkins – Digital Acquisition
Alex makes sure that when people search for Melbourne fertility help, IVF clinics, or donor conception information, our Summit and Expo appear with relevant, helpful content – and a friction free path to attend. His expertise lies with our innovative ads, lead generation, and ticket sales