Our people.

Karl started Marlin with a mission; to use advertising and communications to impact the way that our society behaves. It was a very deliberate choice that he and Dan made to only work with charities and cause-driven organisations: organisations that served a truer and more worthy purpose.

Today, he often looks around and is truly humbled by those that have been similarly attracted by that choice.

Undergraduate and postgraduate studies in psychology led Dan to develop a keen interest in the ‘why’ that drives behaviour. Motivated by a desire to do good in the world, Dan has helped lead a strategic revolution in Australian fundraising, championing the role of drivers and values in determining effective, cut-through communications for the not-for-profit sector, and introducing new methodologies for creativity and innovation. A contribution recognised through his nomination as a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute of Australia.

With over 30 years of experience, Jenni brings a values-driven, hands-on approach to leading creative teams and delivering impact. Throughout her career, she has worked with teams around the world to deliver complex, award-winning projects that make a real difference.

Jenni draws on deep experience across operations, finance, business development, client relationship strategy and people & culture strategy to identify gaps, unlock potential, and drive strategic growth.

Jenni joined Marlin as she was inspired by the passion and commitment of both Dan & Karl to help charities and not-for-profits do their best, most meaningful work.

In addition to her commercial results, she has a proven track record in naming, branding, way-finding, marketing and communications, packaging, retail & graphic design as well as website and digital solutions.

Jenni is motivated by purpose, proud to work in this sector, and always focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for the clients and causes we serve.

Adrian a Senior developer with over 10 years of experience delivering tailored digital solutions for not-for-profits. Skilled in project delivery strategy and creating efficient, user-friendly systems that simplify daily operations and drive measurable impact.

Experienced in building automation tools that reduce manual processes and improve productivity across teams. Known for turning complex problems into practical, scalable solutions that meet real-world client needs.
Passionate about coding, innovation, and using technology to empower organisations to focus on their mission.

Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that blend technical excellence with a deep understanding of the not-for-profit sector’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Leanne is Marlin’s resident brand design specialist and before joining Marlin, led WWF’s rebrand.

In her 7 years with us she has helped to create well articulated and powerful brand identities for organisations including GoodTel, Aspect, Sir David Martin Foundation, Islamic Relief Australia, Caritas Australia, Blue Knot Foundation and BePartnerReady.com.

Jasmine uses her creativity and innovation to help others. She’s the co-founder of a grass-roots initiative in Sydney that offers support to homeless women, while in her role at Marlin she brims with efficiency, positivity and compassion.

Jasmine began her career working for a successful e-Commerce startup, before honing her Account Management skills at a multinational advertising agency.

Now she’s doing what she loves.

Camila is an Account Director with over 10 years of experience managing diverse campaigns across video, print, and digital media. She specialises in end-to-end project management, client relations, financial oversight, and process optimisation.

Camila believes that a successful campaign rests on strong client relationships, transparent communication, meticulous attention to detail, clear strategic goals, and organised project management. Most importantly, she feels that the success of a campaign relies on a mutual belief in the project between the agency and the client—something that comes easily with Marlin Clients.

Adela is a jack-of-all trades marketing strategist that brings a digital first and customer focused approach to how she envisions donor communications.

She’s passionate about providing audiences a holistic experience across digital and direct channels. Adela utilizes the principles of UX thinking and work in her approach to communications strategies.

She brings over ten years of experience delivering effective digital and direct communications—and, more importantly, creating meaningful audience engagement. She began her career at Médecins Sans Frontières Australia, where she spent five years working across fundraising and supporter engagement, before moving into the tech sector, where she led website development, digital marketing, and communications strategy across a range of platforms and teams.

Cassie is a purpose-driven brand strategist and client engagement professional with over 15 years’ experience in creative communications, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. Her career spans the nonprofit, government, and community sectors, where she has led strategic campaigns, built strong partnerships, and championed brand and message clarity for social impact.

Before joining Marlin, Cassie managed national membership and engagement initiatives at the Regional Australia Institute, and has held senior communications roles with LiveBetter Community Services and Forbes Shire Council. With a background in design and storytelling, she brings a thoughtful, collaborative, and creative approach to every project.

Charlotte has built her digital marketing expertise working with leading agencies like Havas, Publicis, Carat, and medium independent agencies. These experiences taught her to think strategically, master paid media platforms, and deliver results across diverse industries and markets.

Transitioning client-side allowed her to take a step back and focus on the bigger picture, developing impactful strategies, managing diverse channels, and driving long-term growth.
What drives her is the power of collaboration, bringing together unique perspectives, embracing challenges, and turning innovative ideas into meaningful results that create long-term impact.

Nicole has almost two decades of experience helping purpose-driven organisations build stronger supporter relationships and raise more for their causes. In fact, she doesn’t have a diploma of social media marketing qualification, because she was one of the first to teach it!

Nicole has led digital fundraising efforts for both national charities and grassroots initiatives, spanning everything from large-scale tax appeals to community management. She loves the intersection of people, data, and technology, and believes good digital fundraising is as much about understanding the human condition as it is about analytics.

At Marlin, Nicole works closely with charity clients to create data-led, creative digital campaigns across appeals, community fundraising, lead generation, and regular giving. She brings a strategic mindset, hands-on technical know-how, and a passion for translating complex digital tools into meaningful outcomes.

Rachel is a Digital Campaign Specialist with 10+ years of experience using creativity, strategy and data to drive change for purpose-led brands.

She’s spent the past three years at Marlin Communications helping Australia’s leading not-for-profits grow awareness, acquire donors, and build lasting supporter engagement through smart, impactful digital campaigns.

With a background in digital advertising, email journeys, content creation, and conversion-focused A/B testing, Rachel brings both strategic insight and heart to every project she leads.