Evelyn O'Loughlin
Chief Executive Officer
Barkuma
Evelyn O’Loughlin is an experienced executive across corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. She is currently Chief Executive Officer of disability services organisation Barkuma - a specialist organisation delivering seamless pathways from education to employment and independence. Previously, she served as CEO of the St Vincent de Paul Society SA and held senior roles with Orana Australia, as well as a prominent tenure as CEO of Volunteering SA&NT.
Motivated by a strong commitment to community and culture, Evelyn moved into the not-for-profit sector after working internationally in the private sector in the UK and Greece. She has extensive governance experience and currently serves on the St Michael’s College Board and is a Founding Advisor to Metanoia Auctus Intelligence, a Vertical AI firm for Australia's not-for-profit and community sector.
Sessions
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Interoperability vs reality – why are systems still not talking to each other?
If integration is widely recognised as critical, why do so many providers remain stuck with siloed systems, duplicated processes, and inconsistent data, and what is holding real progress back?
Understand where to prioritise integration efforts for maximum impact, how to avoid over-engineering solutions, and what practical steps can be taken to simplify and connect existing systems
Evelyn O'Loughlin, Chief Executive Officer, Barkuma