Cherie Diaz | Executive Director, Education Innovation
Western Sydney University

Cherie Diaz is Executive Director, Education Innovation at Western Sydney University. Joining in 2022, she heads up the Postgraduate Transformation and Lifelong Learning initiatives focused on developing highly differentiated, sector-leading microcredentials and programs, with curriculum co-created with industry and focused on current and emerging skill needs. To deliver on this remit, Cherie and her team are pioneering technology-enabled learning through its EdTech Innovation Hub, AI Pilot Committee membership; and being the Principal Partner in EduGrowth’s Higher Education EdTech Innovation Network. Cherie is an Advisor to the Board of the Future Skills Organisation, Non-Executive Director for MEGT (Australia) Ltd, and Technology Advisory Committee member for Aruma Services Limited. Prior to joining Western Sydney University, Cherie was the Managing Director, Australia at OpenLearning, an ASX-listed education business which supports more than 200 education providers and 3+ million learners globally.