Accessible Arts Board
Maryanne Ireland
BA (Hons) Psych, BAVA and Post Grad Dip in Visual Arts, MVA
Maryanne has been a practicing visual artist based in Newcastle for the last ten years. Working predominantly in photo-media Maryanne has exhibited in group and solo shows in both Sydney and Newcastle. In addition to a personal experience of physical disability and its related issues, she works in an advocacy role for ParaQuad NSW.
Chrissie Tucker
Chrissie is currently the Manager Diversity, a national position in the Human Resources Division of the ABC, located at Ultimo, Sydney. This position develops, implements, monitors and reports on the ABC’s Equity and Diversity Management Plan. The areas covered include: gender, disability, race/ethnicity, Indigenous, work/life balance, age and discrimination, harassment and bullying. She has tertiary qualifications related to Human Resources and is on the Executive of the NSW EEO Practitioners Association.
Sarah-Jane Rennie
B.A. (Hons), B. App. Sci(Cons.Cult.Mat), M.A (Public History)
Sarah-Jane has worked as a conservator in museums, galleries and private settings. In her current role related to specific aspects of the industry. Sarah-Jane manages MGNSW’s Access reference group and coordinates MGNSW’s Museum Advisor program. She also holds the position of Alternate Director, Arts Training NSW President, Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials (NSW).
Elena Gildina
B.Commerce, Chartered Acc.
Elena has been working in the IT&T industry in the areas of management accounting, commercial analysis and business operations. Elena has been a volunteer with a number of organisations over the years, most notably as a Russian interpreter at Sydney Olympic Games which was the most interesting experience. Elena enjoys making a difference and is committed to helping AARTs grow and succeed.
Josh Dowse
BA (Hons) LLB MEnvLaw&Econ.
Josh is an associate director at Macquarie Group, in its climate change practice. He is a specialist in corporate sustainability and climate change investments. Previously, he consulted to clients in the public and private sector on climate change, sustainability and communications issues, most recently as principal of his own firm and before that with McKinsey & Co.
Suzanne Becker
BSW (Hons) Dip Disaster Welfare Management
Suzanne has worked in the disability and welfare sector for more than three decades. Suzanne is now a consultant in the sector, following her resignation in 2007 as General Manager of Windgap Foundation Limited, after 21 years. Suzanne previously taught community work in the School of Social Work at the University of New South Wales, after working in local government for a period. Suzanne sits on a number of advisory committees in the disability sector.