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Denise Ferris, artist and educator, is Professor Emerita at ANU – previously Head of ANU School, Art & Design. Her art practice centres on landscape photographs, environmental change and connection to place in the Australian Snowy Mountains.

Gabrielle Journey Jones is a poet, percussionist and event producer

Silas is a finance professional with a career spanning international corporates to local small enterprise.

Councillor Narelle Davis currently serves on the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, where she advocates for community wellbeing, aged care access, and respectful civic engagement.

Craig Garrett is a writer, community radio journalist and an international audio producer, with 30 years’ experience in the arts, publishing, community broadcasting, podcasting and not-for-profit sectors.

Libby is a Director at Hazeldean, a Merino and Angus Stud near Cooma. Libby has a strong community and cultural connection to both Monaro and the South Coast, and has an interest in supporting and developing local arts and culture.

Anthony Mayne has spent many years in the creative arts space, both as an actor and local theatre producer.  In 2016 he co-founded the Moruya Red Door Theatre Company and is active in both the South Coast and Canberra theatre world. 

Karen Wright is a dedicated mental health and women's advocate, based in the Bega Valley, Southern NSW, a region she has called home for many years. She is passionate about the role of the arts in connecting rural communities, supporting mental health and reducing social isolation.