Hey there! I’m Sherrie Beaver!

Queensland-born and Melbourne-based, I’m a fundraiser by trade, an advocate by heart, and world traveler by passion. I go by she/they pronouns, and I’m passionate about raising awareness about the Deaf community and Auslan. When I’m not tackling big projects, I’m either plotting my next trip or working through my ever-growing to-be-read (TBR) pile. I’m also known to sprinkle in some dad jokes now and then — did you hear about the fundraiser who couldn’t stop telling puns? They raised the bar!

Growing up in a hearing family in Queensland, I’ve been signing all my life – it’s my way of connecting with the world around me.

From advocating for Deaf people to leading campaigns, I’m all about creating spaces where everyone feels includes. When I’m not doing that? You can catch me daydreaming about my next juicy mango, or diving into one of many books on my TBR pile!

Fun facts about me!

• I’m a proud Queenslander – you can take me out of Queensland but you cannot take Queensland out of me!
• I’ve visited over 20 countries and I’ve been all over Australia.
• When I’m not working, I love getting lost in a book (or five). My TBR pile is pretty much a mountain at this point! What’s a bookworm’s favourite thing about reading? Turning over a new leaf!
• I’m also a bit of an academic – dabbling in research and education because I believe there’s always more to learn, especially about how to support Deaf communities.
• I’ve got Middle-Eastern and European roots, and I’m Queer. Intersectionality is at the heart of everything I do!
• And did I mention I love mangoes and watermelons? They’re my ultimate treat – fruit salad, anyone?

What I Do (besides making terrible dad jokes!)

I work on projects that matter. Whether I’m advocating for language acquisition, sign language awareness, and deaf awareness, my work is all about making the world a better place for Deaf and hard of hearing people. 

Every campaign is like a puzzle: there’s always a way to put the pieces together and making something amazing happen!

If you want to chat about fundraising, advocacy, deaf awareness, or best places to visit, I’d love to hear from you! Got a good book recommendation or a terrible dad joke? Even better! 

Why don’t skeletons travel? Because they don’t have the guts!

Drop me a line and let’s work on something awesome together!