Elise Lawrence is the Operations Manager and Company Secretary at the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE). Based in Brisbane, Australia, Elise holds a Bachelor of Business (Management) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative and Professional Writing), and has a professional background in administration, communications, and event management. Elise joined THE-ICE in 2017 and now manages operational activities across a range of areas including accreditation, corporate governance, marketing and communications, and project and events management. She also leads the annual THE-ICE ISBSB (Student Barometer) survey portfolio and THE-ICE signature events, including THE-ICE IPoE Forum.