Who's Next? Succession Planning for the Sector

Speakers

• More details about Andrew Hiskens

  Andrew Hiskens

  Andrew consults with cultural (and other) organisations on issues ranging from education to mentorship and creative problem-solving. His background includes working at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). He was a member of the Senior Management Team at State Library Victoria for 22 years, at different times responsible for events, exhibitions, school programs, marketing and communications, publishing, youth and family programs and the Premiers’ Literary Awards. Andrew is a past president of ENVi and the national museum education network, Museums Australia Education. He is a member of the AMaGA National Council and President of AMaGA Victoria (to May 2024).

• More details about Michelle Fracaro

  Michelle Fracaro

  With over 24 years of experience in the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) sector, Michelle is an accomplished educator, programmer, writer, and strategic thinker. She currently resides in Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. She is currently the Programs and Professional Development Manager at the Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) Victoria, and was previously General Manager, Programs Manager and Executive Advisor to the National Director for the AMaGA national office. Additionally, she works as a freelance arts administrator, teacher, project manager, producer and creative director, operating her own creative business called The Liminal Collective. Michelle has contributed her expertise to prominent national organisations such as the National Gallery of Australia, the Australian War Memorial, and the National Portrait Gallery. She has also collaborated with state and regional institutions, non-profit organisations, and commercial art galleries. Seeing herself as a facilitator for the creative industries and the individuals who work within them, Michelle adeptly brings together people, ideas, resources, creative content, and collections. Through these endeavours, she fosters relationships, facilitates engaging learning opportunities, and provides diverse audiences with access to information and knowledge. Michelle has recently gone back into teaching, specialising in non-traditional education models for students and children who face physical, emotional or neurological challenges. Currently, Michelle is pursuing post-graduate research studies focused on feminism, witchcraft, ritual, and material culture.