Hey, I'm Anais. (That rhymes.)

29 / Kiwi in Aus / Creative.

Tāmaki Makaurau β€”> Meanjin β€”> Naarm.

I’m here to make cool ideas for good causes with great people. Currently doing so with Katelyn Testa – my hilarious creative other half.
From directors to casting, it’s important to create authentic, interesting work that’s diverse and inclusive from the inside out. Making stuff that means something, you know?

I won a Grand Prix at 26, have spoken on industry panels, podcasts, and at universities, plus I tutor AWARD School and volunteer as National Creative Lead on Assisterhood: Australia and Aotearoa’s leading mentorship program for underrepresented people in comms.

Even after almost ten years of making ads, ‘One Less Present‘ is still my favourite idea. It didn’t win a Lion, but it did raise over $300K across three Christmases to help abused Aussie kids. If you’re still reading, why not have one less coffee and go chuck them a fiver at actforkids.com.au

Cheers.

Copywriter – Ogilvy Australia
Creative Lead (pro bono) – Assisterhood
Copywriter – Publicis Worldwide
Junior Copywriter – Redsuit Advertising
Creative Intern – Redsuit Advertising
Creative Intern – BCM Group

The One Show 2023 – Shortlist (Print & Promotional)
The Caples Awards – Bronze (Print)
CampaignBrief’s The Work 2023 – Print Craft, Local Culture & Insights
AWARD Awards – Finalist (Health Awareness and Social Responsibility)
Real Media Awards – Winner (Print – Recreation and Leisure)
B&T Women in Media 2022 – Rising Star Winner
CampaignBrief’s The Work 2022 – OOH Billboards, DigitalΒ 
B&T 30 Under 30 2021 – GRAND PRIX Winner
B&T 30 Under 30 2021 – Creative Winner
BestAdsonTV Jan 2021 – OOH Winner
BADC 2021 – Bronze
B&T Women in Media Awards 2020 – Creative Shortlist (Top 10)
Young Glory 18/19 – 3rd place – Gold x2, Bronze x2, Finalist x2
The Side Show Awards – Shortlist: Social Good
Public Relations Institute of Australia: Golden Target Awards – Bronze, Finalist
2020 Child Protection Week Awards – Highly Commended Campaign
BADC 2019 – 2x Silver, 2x Bronze, 1x Finalist
Young Glory 17/18 – 4th place – Gold x1, Finalist x4
Outdoor Media Association Awards – Best Use of Technology & Innovation
Cannes Future Lions 2017 – Shortlist
Young Glory 16/17 – Bronze x1, Finalist x2

AWARD School Tutor 2024
Copy School 2023
London International Awards: Creative LIAisons 2021
Assisterhood Mentorship 2018
AWARD School 2017
QUTΒ Bach. Business (Advertising)
QUTΒ Bach. Fine Arts (Interactive and Visual Design)

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Elders of the Boon Wurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and recognise their continued connection to land, waters, and culture. Always was, always will be.