Hey, I'm Anaïs. (That rhymes.)

29 / Kiwi in Aus / Creative.

Tāmaki Makaurau —> Meanjin —> Naarm.

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

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?

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

BestAdsonTV Aug 2024 – Radio Winner
The One Show 2023 – Shortlist (Print & Promotional)
The Caples Awards – Bronze (Print)
BestAdsonTV Jul 2023 – Print Winner
CampaignBrief’s The Work 2023 – Print Craft, Local Culture & Insights
AWARD Awards – Finalist (Health Awareness and Social Responsibility)
QUT Five Decades of Advertising Graduates – Top 5 Shortlist
Real Media Awards – Winner (Print – Recreation and Leisure
B&T Women in Media 2022 – Rising Star Winner
CampaignBrief’s The Work 2022 – OOH Billboards, Digital 
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
QUT Bach. Business (Advertising)
QUT 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.