Tim Edwards

MANAGER STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Tim is a seasoned partnership professional with deep experience in managing industry relationships in the public and private sectors. Joining iDiC in 2025 as Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Tim works with private sector clients to grow their relationships with Indigenous businesses across the areas of supply chain, talent and engagement. Tim grew up in the small mountain town of Georgetown, California, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

Prior to joining iDiC, Tim was Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for LifeJourney International, where his primary focus was working with corporate, university and government partners to develop innovative programs that inspire the next generation to pursue careers in STEM and cyber security. Tim’s proudest accomplishment at LifeJourney was working as the Project Manager for the Australian Signals Directorate’s CyberEXP program from 2018-2025.

Tim previously served as Chief Program Officer at STEMconnector, a Washington, DC based consortium of companies, universities, non-profit organizations and government entities committed to furthering the STEM movement. Tim’s first real job was as a Community Health & Economic Development volunteer with the US Peace Corps in Uganda.

Tim earned a master’s degree in international relations from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree in history from California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. Tim lives in Sydney with his wife Jackie and son Leon. Outside of work Tim enjoys golf, spending time with family and coaching youth sports.