Monkey Baa welcomes two new Board Directors
Monkey Baa is delighted to announce the appointment of two dynamic and inspirational creative leaders to its Board of Directors, Lena Nahlous, CEO of Diversity Arts Australia, and Siobhán McGeown, Marketing Manager Screen at the ABC.
Lena Nahlous is an experienced CEO, producer, curator, artistic director and facilitator with a long-term commitment to racial equity in the arts, screen and creative sectors. She is currently the CEO of Diversity Arts Australia and host of The Colour Cycle podcast. She has over 20 years-experience in arts, cultural and media organisations where she has developed artist brokerage and training programs focusing on creatives from culturally and racially marginalised backgrounds and young people. In 2020, Lena won the Western Sydney Woman Leader of Change Award.
Siobhán McGeown, a proud Yuin woman, brings a creative and multi-disciplinary skillset to the Board. As the Marketing Manager of Screen at the ABC, she has led successful marketing and brand strategies for iconic local brands, including ABC iview, Utopia, and War on Waste. Siobhán's expertise in finding new audiences and creating outstanding experiences will be a valuable asset to Monkey Baa Theatre Company's growth and outreach efforts. Her recent recognition as a winner of B&T's 30 under 30 award for Marketing showcases her dedication and talent.
Monkey Baa’s mission is "to empower young people to navigate and shape their lives through inspirational theatre and creative experiences." The addition of Lena Nahlous and Siobhán McGeown to the Board aligns perfectly, as their extensive experience and passion for empowering communities will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the company's continued success and positive impact on young lives.
Chair of Monkey Baa, Libbie Doherty, expressed her enthusiasm about the appointment, stating,
"The Board and Monkey Baa team warmly welcome Lena Nahlous and Siobhán McGeowan to our Board of Directors. Both bring a depth of knowledge and a deep commitment to empowering young people through the arts. Their vision and expertise will support the company to reach new strategic goals scaffold the important work we do, making a meaningful difference in the lives of young audiences."
Monkey Baa looks forward to the valuable contributions of Lena and Siobhán as they take on their roles as Board directors, working alongside the existing team to create extraordinary and transformative experiences for young people through the magic of theatre.
Lena and Siobhán join our other current Directors:
Libbie Doherty, ABC Kids (Chair)
Kylie Blundell, FINSIA (Deputy Chair)
Genevieve Clay-Smith, Bus Stop Films
Sara Mansour, Bankstown Poetry Slam
Dr Csaba Fekete, PwC Australia (Treasurer)
Eamon Waterford, Committee for Sydney
Dr Wendy Were, University of Sydney
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