Jacinta Lamacchia is the Project Manager: Communications and Events for the Defence Artificial Intelligence Research Network (DAIRNet). Jacinta has experience in research, marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement. Jacinta joined the University of South Australia (UniSA) in 2021, following five years in the higher education sector where she managed a range of engagement initiatives. Prior to this, she worked as a researcher and developed expertise in science communication.
At DAIRNet, Jacinta leads the development and delivery of communication and event strategies across DAIRNet projects and initiatives. Her role includes coordinating events, symposiums, and seminars, as well as maintaining DAIRNet’s marketing materials, ... Read more
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Jacinta Lamacchia is the Project Manager: Communications and Events for the Defence Artificial Intelligence Research Network (DAIRNet). Jacinta has experience in research, marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement. Jacinta joined the University of South Australia (UniSA) in 2021, following five years in the higher education sector where she managed a range of engagement initiatives. Prior to this, she worked as a researcher and developed expertise in science communication.
At DAIRNet, Jacinta leads the development and delivery of communication and event strategies across DAIRNet projects and initiatives. Her role includes coordinating events, symposiums, and seminars, as well as maintaining DAIRNet’s marketing materials, producing reports, and highlighting achievements across the broader Defence AI ecosystem.
DAIRNet is an initiative of the Department of Defence, managed by UniSA, with the mission to "connect Defence opportunities with next-generation AI solutions." DAIRNet brings together thought leaders to support a collaborative, co-design approach to advancing sovereign AI capabilities for Defence.
As a connector between Defence, academia, and industry, DAIRNet collaborates with the Defence AI Program, the Defence AI Centre (DAIC), and other stakeholders within the Defence AI ecosystem.
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Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology and Aquaculture) (Honours) Flinders University
Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology and Aquaculture) Flinders University