Amelia Bird
Amelia is a dynamic arts leader with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives in arts education and cultural management. As Executive Officer of Art Education Victoria, she works closely with the Board and lead a small but passionate team dedicated to empowering educators, enriching learning experiences, and advocating for the transformative power of […]
Bri Lee
Bri is a Melbourne-based arts professional and Marketing & Membership Coordinator at Art Education Victoria, where they work to strengthen the organisation’s presence and build connections across the visual arts education community. They recently graduated with First Class Honours for their Master of Arts and Cultural Management at the University of Melbourne, with their final […]
Lena Cirillo
Lena Cirillo is the Board Chair of Art Education Victoria and the CEO of 100 Story Building. Lena is also an artist, qualified teacher and speaker and a consultant for various organisations and institutions. Lena has presented at conferences and special events, and delivers leadership, art and education development workshops to the corporate sector, in […]
Demi Nicolaidis
Learning Area Leader | Visual Arts Templestowe College Deputy Chair from Sept 2022 – present Demi Nicolaidis is the Learning Area Leader for Visual Arts and a member of the Curriculum Learning Group. Demi has taught visual arts for 25 years and has been teaching students at Templestowe College for the past 15 years. Demi […]
Hau Ong (Andy) Ding
Achievement Leader for Art, Performing Arts and Technology | Gleneagles Secondary College Board Member from August 2019 to August 2022 Acting Chair from Sept 2022 – Jan 2023 Secretary current Hau Ong is an Expert Teacher in Residence at the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership. Previous to this, he held leadership roles in wellbeing, […]
Sachi Sarathchandra
Treasurer | Art Education Victoria Sachi Sarathchandra is an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in strategic management and finance within the education sector. Currently working at the University of Melbourne, Sachi plays a pivotal role in driving institutional success through innovative planning, resource optimisation, and transformative leadership. Sachi holds a Master of […]
Martine Corompt
Program Manager | Bachelor of Arts Fine Art – RMIT University Martine Corompt is currently the Program Manager for the BA Fine Art RMIT University. In addition to managing a program of 500 students she is also a parent, an artist and teacher, specialising in the intersections of fine art, public art, and moving image. Since […]
Olivia Migani
Arts Professional Learning Teams Leader | Tarneit P-9 College Board Member Former Secretary from Sept 2022 – Jan 2023 Olivia is currently teaching at Port Melbourne Secondary College. She was the Visual Arts Professional Learning Teams Leader at Tarneit P-9 College, Tarneit teaching across all years and currently teaching Visual Arts, Media Arts, Visual Communication […]
Jimmy Pasakos
Course Coordinator | Bachelor of Visual Arts – Federation University Pasakos currently serves as the Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Visual Arts at Federation University Australia-Ballarat. He provides academic leadership and support to both students/staff, oversees the coordination and delivery of the program, contributes to course development, and ensures the maintenance of academic quality. […]
Jade Turner
Visual Arts Teacher | St Michael’s Grammar School Jade is an international educator with a profound passion for early childhood and primary education, particularly in the realm of visual arts. Throughout her teaching career, she has been dedicated to fostering creativity, connection, and a deep respect for the imaginative capabilities of children. Jade is a […]