Lori (Hocking) has been operating as a senior leader in the Australian education sector for over two decades spanning higher education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and lifelong learning.
Lori is currently the Pro Vice Chancellor – Global Partnerships, at Adelaide University, and was previously the Executive Director, Education Transformation at the University of Adelaide, where she has led national and institutional reform initiatives and held key leadership roles in strategic partnerships across government, industry, and international stakeholders. She has managed high-value commercial and academic agreements across regions such as the China, India, the Middle East, and the broader Asia-Pacific, aligning with (localised) national priorities and international education standards.
The Pro Vice Chancellor role for Adelaide University will oversee the governance and delivery of complex global education initiatives, and strategic global partnerships, including transnational education, international articulation pathways, international pathways, and capability development programs for government and enterprise clients.