Pam worked extensively in leadership roles in tertiary arts education and training. She established the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), as a national centre for excellence in the performing arts, and was founding CEO/Director for 15 years. Prior to this, she was Head of Visual and Performing Arts at Swinburne University. Other positions have included interim Director-Academy of Design/LCI International, Creative Producer Circolombia for Carnival Australia, and Director of CityArts. Pam was a Ministerial appointment to the Theatre Board of the Australia Council, and served on both arts and vocational education advisory boards of the Victorian Government. NFP board experience includes the Next Wave, the Academy of Design, and the Boite (former Chair).



