Our team
Liz Foster
Board Member
Elizabeth (Liz) Foster brings her 35 year experience as managing director of The Australian Wool Fashion Awards. Her expertise in running Wool fashion events and connections within the wool and fashion industries is invaluable. Liz & husband were superfine woolgrowers until 2015 when youngest son took over the family property, but still living on the farm taking a keen interest in the runnings and the Merino wool Industry. Liz has been promoting the fibre for over thirty eight years in managerial positions to bring together a unique collection of exemplary wool fashion for showing throughout the rest of the year to as many audiences as possible Australia wide. Originally taking on the position to do something for the wool industry at a time when no promotion was happening. Liz is now passing on her knowledge to young members of the team.
Georgina Lamond
Board Member
Georgina is a solicitor at Moin Morris Schaefer Lawyers. Before transiting to law, Georgina began her career in advertising and brand strategy, where she honed her creative and strategic skills.
Georgina's valuable blend of commercial acumen and legal proficiency allows her to primarily advise commercial rural clients, including graziers and agribusiness organisations. She is also passionate about promoting young, talented designers and highlighting the best of the New England region through this premier event.
Kate Stephen
Board Member
Kate is currently studying a Master of Psychology and hopes to practice locally in Armidale as she is passionate about improving the mental health of young people in the region.
Kate has lived in the New England for the majority of her life, and the Stephen family have had a long association with the wool industry.
Together with her husband David, Kate adores raising her young family in the New England and enjoys the benefits of living regionally.
Kate is passionate about making Fleece to Fashion the premier wool-based fashion event that encourages aspiring designers to use wool in innovative and sustainable ways.
Sarah Mason
Event Manager
Sarah has over 25 years of experience in producing events and managing publicity campaigns for organisations big and small - from community-based not-for-profits to blue-chip global brands.
An Armidale local, Sarah jumped at the chance to work with Fleece to Fashion to help deliver an extraordinary program showcasing the remarkable qualities of Merino wool.