Gillian was born in Quirindi, Country NSW, after finishing school in 2001 Gillian joined the Royal Australian Navy and become a Communications and Information Systems Sailor.  Gillian is a current serving young Veteran who is currently employed in a reserve capacity at HMAS Cairns booking travel for Sea Training Group Defence Cooperation Program.

One of Gillian’s professional goals, that she has recently embarked on is mentoring young women in Defence who are returning to work post-partum or women who are wanting advise on managing a family, work, life balance.

The veteran mental health field is an important focus, that Gillian is keen to be more involved in.

Gillian’s hobbies include driving her children to sport and other activities 4 to 5 times a week and watching live basketball games.