BOARD AND PATRONS

Meet our dedicated and skilled board members who contribute to the ongoing strategy, planning and growth of Upbeat Arts.

Board
  • Jane Rowan, Chair
  • Gheorja Haidley, Secretary
  • Martin Stockley, Treasurer 
  • David Jones
  • Meg Gilchrist
  • Corrie Dark
  • Jillian Deem
Patrons
  • Dr Christian Rowan MP
  • Joan Pease MP

STAFF

Meet our Queensland program teams. Our staff have a deep commitment to the day to day delivery of our programs, and lead with warmth, kindness and care.

To meet the teams and read their bios, please click here.

Central Team

  • Susan Gilmartin, General Manager
  • Nicole Lynam, State Stakeholder Engagement Lead
  • Richard Thayil, State Artistic Lead – Culture and Quality 
  • Emma Dean, State Artistic Lead – Music and Repertoire

Brisbane and North Brisbane Choir Team

  • Amelia Harris, Program Leader
  • Molly Keen, Conductor
  • Richard Thayil, Accompanist

Sunshine Coast Choir Team

  • Chantal Le Goff, Program Leader
  • Ally Bing, Conductor
  • Denis Feletto, Accompanist

Gold Coast Choir Team

  • Clare Cook, Program Leader
  • Molly Keen, Conductor
  • Jenni Streten, Accompanist

Bundaberg Choir Team

  • Amy Della-Torre, Program Leader
  • Laura Lingwood, Conductor
  • Alecia Portman, Accompanist

Brisbane Creative Writing Team

  • Amelia Harris, Program Leader
  • Claire Christian, Creative Writing Leader