Anna Townend

Anna is a communications specialist with extensive experience in the not-for-profit, private, commercial and political sectors across stakeholder engagement, public relations and media.

With strengths in strategic and persuasive communication, stakeholder engagement, issues and media management, Anna enjoys helping individuals and organisations connect with their audience and articulate their objectives to effectively convey their purpose, service offering, build their profile and stand out.

Anna’s interest and heart lies within the not-for-profit sector, specifically causes related to older Australians. Anna joined NSA in 2020 and brought with her experience gained within the retirement living and aged care sectors as well as dementia advocacy, education and support.

She thrives on working in fast-paced and challenging environments and is engergised by seeing the positive difference policy and public advocacy can influence and make.