WE'RE YOUR PEOPLE
Social Impact Studio was founded in Brisbane in 2023 to give organisations tackling some of the world's most complex problems the communications expertise they need to make their work visible, understood and valued.
We work with government programs, social enterprises, international development organisations and mission-led businesses around the world, turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that build credibility, inspire action and create real change.
Meet the team
Katrina Swanston
Managing Director
Katrina Swanston is the founder of Social Impact Studio and has spent 25 years helping purpose-driven organisations tell their stories with clarity and impact.
She has led communications teams and programs in startups, charities, hospitals, government and some of the world's largest organisations across the United Kingdom, the Middle East, South America, Vietnam and Australia. Since establishing the Studio in Brisbane in 2023, she has worked with Australian Government programs including REnew Pacific and the Business Partnerships Platform, as well as with the Aga Khan Foundation Australia and a range of social enterprises and mission-led businesses, advancing clean energy, inclusive livelihoods and gender equality through strategic communications and compelling storytelling.
Outside the Studio, Katrina sits on the board of Outer Space, a Brisbane gallery nurturing emerging artists and serves on the Brisbane committee of UN Women Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and English Literature) from the University of Queensland, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from UNSW and a Global Executive MBA from Monash Business School and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in the United Kingdom.
Chloe Parfitt
Communications Coordinator
Chloe Parfitt is a marketing and communications professional with over nine years’ experience across brand promotion, events, and stakeholder engagement, and four years specialising in digital campaigns, content strategy and copywriting. She brings strong capability in campaign coordination, operational delivery, and insight-led communications.
Previously, Chloe worked as Marketing and External Engagement Manager for Bond University’s Faculty of Society & Design, where she led faculty-wide communications strategy, managed digital assets for 60+ programs and increased sponsorship by 50% over two years. She is passionate about purpose-driven work across sustainability, gender equality and community development. Originally from Canberra, Chloe spent several years in Melbourne before settling in the Sunshine State in 2017.
A team that scales with you
Social Impact Studio works with a trusted network of contractors and creative partners, specialists in design, writing, digital strategy and project delivery. This flexible model means we can scale quickly for larger projects without the overheads of a large agency.
Every project is crafted with the care and creativity the work deserves and delivered to a standard we're proud to put our name on.
Proud recipient of the 2026 Lord Mayor's Women in Business Grant, supported by Brisbane Business Hub.
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Level 4/260 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Social Impact Studio is based in Meanjin - or Brisbane - in Australia and we acknowledge the Jagera people and the Turrbal people as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and recognise their cultures, histories and diversity and their deep connection to the lands, waters and seas of Queensland and the Torres Strait.
Wherever you are in Australia, you are on the unceded lands of First Australians.
