Janine Collins, Principal of J9 Consulting, is one of Australia’s leading cultural strategists, bringing an inimitable strategic approach informed by more than 25 years in national and international business development. In 2014 Janine founded J9, to pursue a more significant national impact and initiate global interest and opportunities in Australia’s creative and cultural sectors.

The purpose of J9 is to unlock investment in culture through strategic business partnerships, commercial initiatives, cultural tourism, and philanthropy while building the capacity of the arts and cultural organisations and leaders she advises.

Janine has trained and advised 300+ organisations, directly raising $30m+ in the education, human rights and cultural sectors, transforming “at risk” organisations to sustainable companies.

Janine is the Chair of Performance Space and a Board member of Regional Arts Australia and The Social Outfit, a social enterprise employing refugee and migrant women.

You can find about more about J9 Consulting here and connect with Janine on LinkedIn here.