Serena Down

Serena Down is an experienced event and operations professional with a strong background in safety management within the events industry. Currently serving as Contract Manager and Safety Coordinator at Melbourne & Olympic Parks since February 2022, Serena is responsible for leading the Precinct Safety Officers to ensure safe event delivery. Serena has previously held key roles at Tennis Australia as Safety Officer during the Australian Open, and served as CovidSafe Coordinator for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, contributing to safe event practices amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With a degree in Entertainment Management from Collarts, Serena's career also includes extensive experience in event planning and operations management across various festivals and organizations.