Veronica has been leading the work on cultural equity in Australia for more than two decades, as the CEO of peak organisations Arts Access Victoria and Multicultural Arts Victoria. She has held leadership positions in a range of academic and non-government institutions, focused primarily on policy and structural reform. Veronica’s practice is grounded in human rights, equity and justice, working closely with Deaf and Disabled communities, and Communities of Colour to embed systemic transformation.
Veronica is a highly regarded leader, sought after by institutions to guide the development of interventions aimed at changing organisational culture, structure and practice. She is an experienced leadership and executive development coach, working with individuals to build capacity for culturally safe, high performing teams that enable diverse practice and lived experience. Veronica has designed and delivered multiple leadership programs for state and federal government agencies, as well as her own highly commended Culturally Safe Leadership Program and Theatre Network Australia’s Leadershift Program.
Veronica is a skilled workshop facilitator who brings both lived and professional experience of diversity to the creation of culturally safe learning and reflection spaces. Her understanding of organisational needs and priorities ensures that this work is both aspirational and practical, leading to meaningful and implementable plans for change. Veronica has worked with more than 150 organisations focusing on issues such as racial equity and justice, cultural safety, diversity and inclusion. She is a highly experienced Board Director with 20 years’ governance experience, with particular expertise in decolonising governance practice. She is currently Chair of Western Edge Youth Arts.
