MLC OCC Mentoring Connections

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Join us as we celebrate five years of the Old Collegians’ Club (OCC) Mentoring Program and the 120 MLC Old Collegians who’ve taken part, with a special gathering for past and current participants. It's an ideal opportunity to connect with your Old Collegian mentoring network.  

Mentoring Connections will be held alongside the annual OCC Celebration Evening.

Thursday 17 September
5.45pm Mentoring Connections
7.00pm Celebration Evening
Flockart Hall and then the James Tatoulis Auditorium, MLC

COST
Canapes and refreshments
Complimentary for MLC Old Collegians
$40 - guests of Old Collegians
We ask that any guests you invite to Celebration Evening enjoy pre‑event drinks in the James Tatoulis Auditorium before joining you at 7pm for the Celebration Evening.

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Sunday 13 September 2026

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Yolanda Finch (1995) is an integrative leader with enterprise-wide, executive experience spanning tourism, major events, marketing and commercial strategy - all built within complex, publicly accountable environments. 

Yolanda began her career shaping one of the country's most visible cultural events in key creative, programming and operational roles at the Melbourne Fashion Festival, Australia's largest consumer fashion event and a Victorian Major Event. As Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer by the end of her 20-year tenure she contributed to corporate strategy and creative direction, led multidisciplinary teams, and guided the organisation through periods of growth, disruption and transformation. 

She now leads Tourism, Premium Visitation and Special Events at Museums Victoria, where she built the department from the ground up in 2023. Under her leadership, the division has expanded the organisation’s capability in delivering major events and commercial tourism products, now delivering year-round activities that drive significant revenue - a hallmark of her ability to translate creative ambition into scalable, financially sustainable models. 

Across fashion and culture, fast-moving festivals and major public institutions, Yolanda's throughline is consistent: creating experiences that inspire and leave people feeling they belong. She brings an energised, pragmatic leadership style and a deep belief in the role cultural institutions play in creating public value - through learning, place, connection and experiences that inspire people to engage, return and advocate. 

Yolanda holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours, Art History) from the University of Melbourne, alongside qualifications in marketing, management and board governance. 

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