BOARD MEMBERS
WITH WA is run by a passionate team of women who volunteer their time and expertise to create this industry organisation a reality.
Angela Beechey
Chairperson
Angela is the Government Relations and Communications Manager at the Australian Hotels Association WA, where she leads advocacy and policy reform to support the growth and sustainability of the tourism, accommodation, and hospitality industry.
With over a decade of experience strategically marketing Australia internationally as a premier destination to visit, study, live, work, and invest in, Angela brings a wealth of knowledge in brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and industry development. Her strong communication skills, creative problem-solving, and commitment to fostering opportunities for women in the sector make her a dynamic leader in her role as Chair.
Belinda Hill
Treasurer
Belinda Hill, Treasurer of Women in Tourism and Hospitality WA and an exceptional professional in the tourism industry!
With a strong focus on delivering outstanding experiences, Belinda has made a significant impact throughout her career. Not only is she a respected leader in the industry, but she is also the owner and operator of Segway WA, offering unique and thrilling experiences to visitors.
Belinda's expertise in tourism has led to remarkable achievements, including the establishment and growth of Segway WA, where she has created memorable experiences for countless guests. Her dedication to delivering exceptional customer service, innovative marketing strategies, and strong financial management has earned her recognition and success.
Jai McNaughton is a dynamic Talent & Culture Manager based at Novotel Perth Murray Street, Accor's newest and largest hotel in Western Australia. Her professional journey spans diverse sectors, including disability services and the food and agribusiness industry, crafting a narrative of versatile expertise. A specialist in culture transformation, strategic business planning, leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational behaviour, Jai is the sought-after architect for fostering excellence in these domains.
Jai's passion, commitment, and unwavering drive are not only evident in her professional pursuits but also in her role as a mentor and developer of others. Her experience has seen her in leadership positions with Fraser Suites, Mirvac and Accor.
Kendra is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in venue operations, leadership, and management in the Tourism and Hospitality industry. As General Manager of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Kendra leads the executive team across all business activities and maintains stakeholder relationships with industry and State Government Agencies. Having spent 5 years at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and an additional 6 years with Spotless Facilities Management in diverse venue management roles, including Venue Manager at Perth Zoo and Operations Manager at HBF Park, Kendra’s passion lies in crafting unforgettable customer experiences and cultivating a positive, high-performing team culture, driving businesses to their success.
Kim Cream
Board Member
Kim is a qualified tourism, marketing, industry advisor and communications professional with over 25 years’ experience in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Her expansive experience includes business and product development, capacity building, destination marketing, industry education and mentoring from small business startup through to export/trade ready.
Kim has her own consulting business and works with trade ready tourism businesses in the Tourism Council’s Boost Mentoring Program.
Katie Hutchinson
Board Member
Katie is a Digital Marketing Account Manager at Wanderlust Communications with over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, working within the tourism industry across both Western Australia and the UK. She specialises in digital strategy, social media marketing, content creation, and destination storytelling, with a passion for helping tourism brands connect meaningfully with their audiences.
Throughout her career, Katie has worked across both agency and in-house roles, delivering integrated marketing campaigns for leading tourism organisations including Tourism Western Australia, Australia’s North West, Visit Mandurah, Visit Hampshire and Explore Worldwide.
As Marketing Chair for Women in Tourism and Hospitality WA, Katie is passionate about supporting the growth of women within the tourism and hospitality industry and helping foster meaningful connections across the sector. She is particularly driven by storytelling, community building and showcasing the people and places that make Western Australia such a special destination.