Dr. Rachel Bentley is a digital strategist and educator passionate about developing innovative technology to challenge and elevate the way we communicate and learn. Rachel leads her team at Western Sydney University to develop new pedagogical models through the implementation of technology enabled teaching solutions.

Rachel believes real change and motivation can be achieved through creativity, technology and supercharged collaboration. Rachel is experienced at leading her team in implementing large-scale creative and technology projects in community, academia, media and higher education portfolios. Rachel's former roles have included Director of Academic programmes, Communication, SHCA, CEO of Television Sydney, Head of Broadcasting Training SOBO/SOCOG, and Manager Corporate and Television Training, SBS.