Welcome!
JO dyer
Jo Dyer is a writer, literary curator and producer of theatre and film. Most recently Director of Adelaide Writers’ Week, Jo has held leadership roles at national cultural institutions including as CEO of Sydney Writers’ Festival, Executive Producer of Sydney Theatre Company and General Manager of Bangarra Dance Theatre. Through her company Soft Tread Enterprises, Jo has produced acclaimed works that have been staged at venues including the Sydney Opera House, Brooklyn Academy of Music, the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai and the legendary Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas. Her films have won awards and screened worldwide, notably at the Berlin International Film Festival. She was a long-serving Chair of the Board of dance theatre company Force Majeure and a founding Director of Sydney’s City Recital Hall.
CLAIRE HARFORD, chair
Claire is a solicitor with experience acting for and advising corporations and individuals in relation to disputes, litigation and criminal liability. Before starting her in career in the law, she held a number of senior leadership roles in the non-profit space, with a particular focus on youth leadership and development.
Leigh brezler, treasurer
Leigh is an experienced business development professional, having worked for some of Australia’s finest arts, cultural and sporting institutions. Most recently, she served as CEO of a not-for-profit, and is committed to supporting the next generation of performing artists.
Khushi has over twelve years of experience in transformation, finance and audit advisory, spanning across the Australian and European markets. She has a proven track record of delivering strategic priorities, customer value and simplification through various technological and operating model change programs.
Khushi is also a mentor for university students, developing their leadership, engagement and influencing skills. She is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion and is passionate about promoting female leadership in all industries.
Danielle o'keefe
Danielle O'Keefe is the CEO and AD of The House That Dan Built. She is an interdisciplinary contemporary artist whose site-responsive work with young female singers is being recognised internationally. With 18 years experience working in the Arts, Danielle created The House that Dan Built to create new pathways and platforms for the voices of cross-generation women around Australia.
Rebecca is an Associate in MinterEllison's Funds & Financial Services team in Sydney, specialising in funds management, alternative investment funds, regulated, unregulated and quoted products and financial services regulation.
A passionate singer and artist herself, Rebecca brings law experience and a passion for the arts to her role as board observer.
Delyth joins us from MinterEllison where she is a Director in the Technology Consulting practice in Sydney. Delyth has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies and is a senior woman in Tech with over 30 years’ experience successfully advising and supporting Business Leaders and implementing complex global IT Transformation and Innovation programs in the UK and Australia.
She is a passionate advocate for the importance of diversity and inclusion in technology, product design and the workplace and was the Global Lead of the Women in Technology employee network group at Macquarie Group for 3 years. Delyth excels in delivery with empathy and purpose, building strong relationships with clients and teams to achieve common goals.
Danielle is a Business Analyst at Westpac, and a former Olympian athlete. She is a passionate fundraiser and community organiser, and brings her experience in both business and fundraising to The House.