Danni Addison is the Victorian CEO of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) – the nation’s key representative body for the urban development industry. An accomplished and reputable property expert, Danni uses her influence to protect and promote the industry’s best interests. She is known for her informed, pragmatic and solutions-based approach, as she continues to lead public agenda on behalf of UDIA’s large, engaged membership. Danni is passionate about enabling affordability and accessibility for all home buyers, reducing unnecessary regulatory burden on the housing sector, and achieving an efficient planning system that delivers positive outcomes for Victoria’s future. She is also a keen advocate for gender diversity in the property and development industry, making considerable effort to profile and grow the influence of women making a difference in the sector. Danni has an impressive track record in advocacy, policy, political engagement and stakeholder management, with previous roles as Senior Advisor to the State Government, and Policy Advisor and Public Affairs Manager at the Property Council of Australia. Additionally, she is a dynamic and nationally recognised spokesperson, regularly sharing her property knowledge and industry acumen through media, events and keynote presentations.
Angela oversees the UDIA activities and works closely with the CEO to drive growth and overall strategic direction of the organisation.
Olivia is a key part of the UDIA advocacy team, managing day-to-day
policy issues, overseeing the policy committees, and providing detailed policy briefings and advice to the team across all departments.
Georgia leads the Commercial team within UDIA with a focus on creating valuable partnerships with our members to support the UDIA’s member activities. Taking care of sponsorships, partnerships, new business opportunities and the development of new event and professional development formats that continue to support the growing needs of our members and the broader urban development industry.
Larissa manages the UDIA events team, which delivers over 40 events to membership and industry each year. Larissa is also responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the UDIA annual Awards for Excellence Program.
Jessica plays a key role in the end-to-end delivery of the UDIA annual calendar of events and Awards for Excellence Program. She is also responsible for the UDIA marketing activities, which spans across all areas the organisation.