Vanessa Dayeh
About Vanessa Dayeh
Vanessa Dayeh is a People and Change Manager at KPMG Australia, specializing in adult education and stakeholder engagement. With a diverse background in policy analysis, project management, and learning and development, she leverages her expertise to enhance business processes and learning outcomes.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Vanessa Dayeh serves as a People and Change Manager at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, she focuses on managing organizational change and enhancing employee engagement. Her role involves utilizing her expertise in adult education and stakeholder engagement to produce effective learning outcomes and improve business processes.
Previous Experience in Policy and Project Management
Prior to her current role, Vanessa Dayeh held various positions that contributed to her expertise in policy analysis and project management. She worked as a Senior Policy Analyst at Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Department of Human Services NSW for five months in 2009. She also served as a Project Manager at Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council from 2010 to 2011 and again from 2007 to 2008, where she focused on developing initiatives in the health sector.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Vanessa Dayeh has a robust educational background in psychology and organizational development. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Sydney between 1996 and 1998. She later pursued a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science at the Australian College of Applied Psychology from 2013 to 2014, followed by an Honours degree in the same field from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a Master's degree in Organisational Psychology at Macquarie University from 2018 to 2020.
Expertise in Adult Education and Stakeholder Engagement
Vanessa Dayeh possesses expertise in adult education and stakeholder engagement, which she applies to create effective training solutions. She utilizes analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify skills gaps and learning needs within organizations. Her ability to combine technical skills with knowledge of learning principles enables her to devise strategies that enhance work efficiency and implement change effectively.
Career in Learning and Development
Vanessa Dayeh has significant experience in learning and development, having worked as a Learning and Development Manager at the Department of Immigration and Border Protection from 2001 to 2007. In this role, she was responsible for developing training programs that aligned with organizational goals and improved employee performance. Her career reflects a commitment to fostering professional growth and enhancing organizational capacity through targeted learning initiatives.