Barbara Jones is a leader in global engagement and business development, with nearly 20 years’ experience shaping international education and partnerships. Following an 8-year tenure in Western Australia, she joined Federation University in 2024 to drive the University’s global engagement, business development and develop its global footprint. Previously, she spent a decade advancing international initiatives at a UK university. Barbara holds academic credentials in sociology and politics, underpinning her strategic, culturally attuned leadership approach.