Leanne is a Certified AI Consultant, LinkedIn Expert, and Director of a Not-for-Profit Community Centre, where she integrates AI daily into marketing, governance, HR, grant applications, reporting, and program development to increase efficiency and impact.
A lifelong innovator and connector, Leanne’s digital journey began in 1997 when she took her farming business online – long before digital transformation was a buzzword. She created the Technology Beyond 2000 Conference in 1999, taught rural communities how to use the Internet in 2000, and hosted global online meetings in 2004 (before “webinar” was even a word). By 2008, she was registering domains, building websites, running Google Ads campaigns, and setting up automated email sequences.
As social media took hold, Leanne dived in early—growing a Facebook page in 2013 from 0 to 10,000 fans in under 21 days through targeted advertising and strategic engagement. Fast forward to today, and digital tools like AI are a natural extension of her deep-rooted experience in using technology to connect, communicate, and create impact.
Leanne is also a LinkedIn powerhouse—she joined 18 years ago and has built a first-level network of 30,000 connections with a global reach of over 4.5 million. She helps professionals leverage LinkedIn strategically to build authentic networks, drive business growth, and create meaningful connections.
Curiosity is at the heart of everything she does. She constantly asks, “I wonder if AI can…?” or “I wonder what will happen if…?” – and more often than not, finds a way to make it work.
In Leanne’s words, “Who would have thought AI could take a messy whiteboard brainstorming session and, within seconds, turn it into priorities and to-do lists?” Yet, that’s exactly how she’s using AI – streamlining workflows, automating reporting, and making smarter decisions across the NFP sector.
A sought-after speaker, Leanne has presented at global events including the AI Insights Summit 2024, Healthcare AI Summit, and HTM AI Summit, and returns as the only Australian speaker at the 2025 AI Insights Summit.
She frequently appears on radio and podcasts, sharing how AI is reshaping business, not-for-profits, and delivering practical advice on staying safe online for seniors.
As Australia’s sole member of the International Association of Artificial Intelligence Consultants (IAAIC), she empowers businesses and NFPs to harness AI for greater impact – without losing their human touch.
Leanne is the author of “ChatGPT for Business Success: Harnessing AI to Work Smarter While Keeping Your Human Touch” and “Revolutionising Your Non-Profit with ChatGPT”, providing practical AI strategies for professionals and organisations looking to embrace the future.
