Janelle Arena is an experienced senior executive in the education sector with over 20 years of leadership in the vocational and higher education space. She is currently Chief Industry and Education Officer at Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI), overseeing one of the largest TAFE footprints in Victoria, spanning Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute. Her role focuses on aligning BKI’s educational offerings with skills demand, industry needs, and government priorities.