BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
The Mundaring Arts Centre Inc. volunteer board (Management Committee) are elected annually at the AGM. The committee draws on our community and comprises of arts specialists including arts consultants and managers, planners, curators, artists, a chartered accountant, educators and community workers. Subcommittees consisting of experts in a variety of arts and culture fields also assist in developing MAC Inc.’s arts and culture program.
Bree Fomenko | CHAIRPERSON
She/Her
Bree’s diverse career portfolio spans public, private and not-for profit sectors, with extensive experience in the creative industries. Bree loves working with start-ups and creative innovators to connect with communities for positive impact and has a strong interest in the intersection of emerging technologies and the creative economy. Bree brings to the Board expertise in commercialisation, strategy and cultural infrastructure
Darrell Jones | Deputy Chairperson
He/Him
Darrell Jones has a long association with Mundaring Arts centre.
He has diverse business and governance experience and a demonstrated capability in community engagement. Darrell is an experienced non-executive director, with a focus on community service and for-purpose organisations. He currently holds positions on two other boards and has served as a Councillor and Deputy Shire President for the Shire of Mundaring. Darrell teaches part-time at Curtin University in the subject areas of Corporate Governance, Corporate Strategy, Economics, Risk Management, and Strategic Management.
Darrell has a Bachelor of Economics, postgraduate qualifications, and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Dr Marilyn Clark-Murphy | treasurer
She/Her
Marilyn is currently working as a textile artist and volunteer. She is a Board Member and Treasurer of Fibres West Inc. and Co-Convenor of the stitched and bound contemporary art quilts exhibition. Marilyn was previously a Professor of Finance at Edith Cowan University. Prior to joining academia, she had a management career, working mainly in stockbroking and financial services. Marilyn holds a PhD and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Business from Curtin University. During her career Marilyn has served on a number of government boards, commissions and advisory groups at both state and national level.
Paris McNeil | Secretary
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Paris holds a Bachelor of Laws from Curtin University and is a recent graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Director's Company Directors Course. Paris is passionate about the community impact of the arts which brings people together through sharing stories, culture and showcasing local talent. Paris has previously served as a director of an incorporated association and brings legal and governance expertise to the MAC Board.
Simon homsany
Simon offers financial and accounting expertise to MAC Inc along with a passion for the not-for-profit sector. Currently working as a tax associate at a ‘Big 4’ consulting firm, he focuses on building trust with a range of stakeholders and wants to bring those experiences to the arts scene. Simon has been involved in several committee roles across sport and community organisations.
Simon holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Western Australia and is a Provisional Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Shauna willett
She/Her
Shauna is a Designer and Arts Mentor with over 20 years’ professional experience working in architecture, interior design, master planning and property advisory projects in WA, SA and Victoria.
With broad experience over a range of portfolios, including Education, Health, Science & Research, Retail, Office & Industrial and Public and Performing Arts Projects.
Shauna is passionate about the integration of Artist's work within the built environment and creating a strategic alignment with organizational strategy that delivers cross functional collaboration in Art, Architecture and Design.
Shauna has completed a Bachelor of Design from University of South Australia.
NICHOLA NUGENT
As a child, Nichola fell in love with the arts, finding joy and creativity in various forms like dance, art, music, and the spoken word.
The arts became integral to her life since childhood, shaping her identity and nurturing a profound love and appreciation for creativity- her safe space, where she could always be herself.
This passion stayed with her through the years, and now, as a fully-fledged “grown-up”, it's her time to give back.
She is committed to investing in the community by promoting the arts. With her business development and partnership skills, she aims to help secure sustainable funding, leading to a stable financial future for MAC Inc. By focusing on member engagement and corporate partnerships, her goal is to fuel growth, ensuring MAC Inc's mission flourishes and continues to create a vibrant, connected, and inclusive arts community, building a brighter future for all.