Team & Board

Team

Pippa Mott

CEO

Peter Makara

CFO & Head of Operations

Ben Mackley

Site Manager

Tahney Fosdike

Marketing & Communications Manager

Bronte Heron

Experience & Engagement Manager

Brittany Pfeiffer

Exhibitions Manager

Holly Riding

Exhibition Designer

Ash Bird

Curatorial Research Assistant

Board and Principal Patron

Glenda Lewin

Patron

Returning home to the Grampians after living in Europe for 20 years, Glenda’s love of the region and passion for education led to the creation of the Grampians Wildlife Arts Society, which she chaired for three years. Having successfully established and supported not-for-profit organisations in Australia and abroad, Glenda brought together the like-minded artists and lovers of the region’s unique flora and fauna who were instrumental in bringing the WAMA vision to life.

Greg Lewin AM

Chairman

As an engineer of international standing, Greg returned to the Grampians after a long and distinguished career overseas. Greg is passionate about making WAMA a place that complements and enhances the region as a tourism destination.

Ayesha Burdett

A freshwater ecologist with more than 20 years’ experience in scientific research and museums, Ayesha is excited for WAMA to introduce a new generation to the wonders of the natural world.

Jill Burness

Jill recently retired after 27 years at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Cranbourne Gardens, where she worked on the design and development of award-winning Australia Garden. She believes WAMA provides a much-needed opportunity to showcase the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grampians region through native flora.

Megan Calder

Megan is a lawyer with over 20 years’ experience. She has a special connection to the Grampians region; passionate about the natural and built environment, she believes that WAMA will bring to the region the perfect mix of both.

Jacqueline Healy

With a decorated and distinguished career in public art institutions, including the National Gallery of Victoria and National Gallery of the Northern Territory, Jacqui believes WAMA provides a unique opportunity to engage and excite new audiences through the intersection of art and science.

Glen Holland

Having spent most of his career running large-scale wildlife tourism destinations in New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia (including Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo) Glen’s knowledge of Indigenous cultures, wildlife, and conservation will contribute to a truly unique experience at WAMA.

Lynn Jensz

Having spent most of her life in Stawell and being actively involved in the project from its inception, Lynn believes WAMA will be a tourist destination project like no other, appealing to art, nature, and science lovers alike.

Paula Toal

Paula is a consultant and company director with extensive experience in cultural institutions and destination tourism. An avid rock-climber and bushwalker with deep connections to the Grampians, she believes WAMA will enrich the region by bringing together art, science and the natural environment.

Peter Weston

An experienced company director, Peter is a strong supporter of the role WAMA plays in reconnecting people to nature and is committed to ensuring that the development of WAMA progresses responsibly.