Janita Zhang is an accomplished leader in marketing, event management, IT administration, and communications. At Risk 2 Solution, she oversees campaigns, corporate branding, graphic design, website management, and IT infrastructure while creatively directing initiatives that drive engagement and innovation.
Janita has managed high-profile events such as the Protective Security in Government (PSG) Conference, the Cyber and Infrastructure Security (CIS) Conference, and the Protective Security Summit (PSS), working closely with government departments and industry leaders. She is also a specialist in virtual event management, having hosted over 50 online events with up to 1,000 attendees.
Previously at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), Janita served as National Digital Communications Lead and Queensland Event Manager, collaborating with local, federal, and international stakeholders to deliver impactful events and launching AmCham’s Queensland Internship Programme. At Risk 2 Solution, she continues to mentor 10-15 interns annually in events, marketing, and IT system administration.
A passionate speaker and mentor, Janita serves as Young Professionals Portfolio Lead for the UQ Young Alumni Board and Australian & New Zealand Chapter Chair for the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM). She holds a Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management from The University of Queensland, with dual majors in Event Management and Hospitality Management, along with certifications in Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and system administration.
- Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (The University of Queensland)
- Major: Tourism and Event Management
- Major: Hotel and Hospitality Management
- AZ-900T00-A: Azure Fundamentals (Microsoft)
- Cybersecurity Risk Management (Rochester Institute of Technology)
- MS-700T00-A: Managing Microsoft Teams (Microsoft)
- MS-900T01-A: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (Microsoft)
- PL-900T00-A: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (Microsoft)
- SC-900T00-A: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (Microsoft)
- SharePoint Online Administration (Microsoft)