\nJoin us for a candid conversation with the Hon. \;Katrina Hodgkinson about the decisions\, challenges\, unexpected turns and defining moments that have shaped her career.
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\nBeyond the titles and achievements\, we&rsquo\;ll explore what it takes to navigate uncertainty\, make difficult choices and take ownership of what comes next.
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\nA conversation designed not to tell you what to do\, but to leave you asking: What could be possible from here?
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\nMore About the Hon. Katrina Hodgkinson
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\nThe Hon Katrina Hodgkinson brings more than 40 years of experience across small business\, government\, infrastructure and the not-for-profit sector. A former retail business owner and operator\, she understands firsthand the demands of managing staff\, serving customers and overseeing finances. \;
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\nAs a regionally based NSW Minister for Small Business\, Katrina brought a practical perspective to her work with business owners and industry representatives. During her tenure\, she established the position of the NSW Small Business Commissioner\, created Small Biz Connect (which later evolved into Business Connect)\, and introduced a mobile advisory service.
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\nKatrina also served as Minister for Primary Industries and Assistant Minister for Tourism and Major Events. Over more than 18 years in the NSW Parliament\, she represented regional electorates in southern and central NSW and held a range of shadow portfolios. Katrina understands the importance of small businesses to local jobs and community life.
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\nAfter leaving Parliament\, Katrina held senior government and regulatory affairs roles at Australia&rsquo\;s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) and Barton Deakin. She also served as Chair of Realise Business for three years\, and as a Director of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)\, where she chaired both its Environment\, Health and Safety Committee and its People and Performance Committee.
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\nKatrina&rsquo\;s board experience currently extends across property and the not-for-profit sector. She is President of the NSW Parliament Former Members Association and recently retired as Chair of the NSW Nationals Women&rsquo\;s Council. She holds an MBA and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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\nBased in Kiama\, Katrina remains a strong advocate for small businesses and the people behind them.
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