Meet the Team

Tamie Ryan
Convention Bureau Manager
Tamie oversees the Business Events & International operations. Working alongside industry stakeholders and tourism businesses Tamieworks with his team to position Geelong & The Bellarine as a first choice destination for the MICE markets.
Get in contact with Tamie: tamie.ryan@tourismgeelongbellarine.com.au

Brooke Jaworski
Trade and Partnership Executive
Brooke has been with Business Events Geelong since 2011. She oversees the delivery of a number of projects to drive visitation into the region from the MICE markets and international travel trade. With a focus on establishing partnerships as well as delivering events and activations to influence key decision makers to consider Geelong & The Bellarine as a destination of choice.
Get in contact with Brooke: bjaworski@begeelong.com.au

Claudia Baranski
Business Development Manager
Claudia Baranski joined the Business Events Geelong team in 2021, as our first-ever Business Development Manager. Bringing to the table two decades worth of experience in the meetings and events industry. Claudia focus is on driving new business to Greater Geelong, The Bellarine and Werribee.
Get in contact with Claudia: cbaranski@begeelong.com.au

Claire Steele
Marketing and Communication Coordinator
Claire Steele joined the Business Events team in 2021, as Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Claire focuses her time between creating and delivering the communication needs for the Business Events team and managing their digital channels. Claire works closely with our members, showcasing their product via our social channels, so consumers can see exactly what Geelong and The Bellarine has to offer within the business events space.
Get in contact with Claire: claire.steele@begeelong.com.au