Ms Jenny Brinkworth

Ms Jenny Brinkworth

Jenny Brinkworth has a career in media and communications spanning four decades, including the past 16 years as Director of Communications for the Adelaide Archdiocese and editor of The Southern Cross newspaper.
Prior to that she was a senior consultant with leading Adelaide public relations consultancy, Hughes Public Relations. and communications manager for two government departments, Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA) and Department of Trade and Economic Development.
After completing her journalism degree at the University of South Australia, she worked at regional newspapers in the Riverland and Fleurieu Peninsula before joining The Advertiser where she covered State politics.
She has also worked for The Australian and freelanced for specialist publications.

Mr Nick Carne

Mr Nick Carne

Mr Nick Carne Scholarship Committee – Member Communication and Marketing Committee – Member Nick Carne has been a professional writer and communications specialist for 45 years, mainly in South Australia. His career began at The Advertiser and has since...
Dr Kate Delaporte PhD

Dr Kate Delaporte PhD

Dr Kate Delaporte PhD Scholarship Committee – MemberPlayford Scholars Liaison Dr Kate Delaporte graduated from The University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons) and a Doctorate of Philosophy.  She was the third Playford Trust...
Ms Wendy Keech

Ms Wendy Keech

Wendy Keech is Principal Fellow, Strategy, in the Aboriginal Health Equity Theme at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI).
She brings to this role decades of leadership experience in research translation, system improvement and public health.
From 2017 to mid-2025, Wendy was the Executive Director of Health Translation SA (HTSA), South Australia’s NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centre.
Her career spans the non-government and research sectors and she has held senior positions in both Australia and the United States.
She has also actively contributed to a range of community organisations in South Australia.

Ms Janine Herzig FTSE, FAusIMM, CP(Met), GAICD

Ms Janine Herzig FTSE, FAusIMM, CP(Met), GAICD

Ms Janine Herzig FTSE, FAusIMM, CP(Met), GAICD Scholarship Committee – Member Janine is a Metallurgical Engineer with 35 years of experience in the resources sector, covering all major commodities. She is currently the Executive President & Director of CEEC...