Nic has worked in public health, development, sustainability and disability services for over 15 years. He is co-Director of international consultancy firm, Day Four Projects. Nic started his career at Access Arts (Queensland). He has worked in the sector across Australia and the UK. Nic joined the AAV Board in 2022, and served as Co-Vice Chair in 2023. He became the Chair in 2024.

Laura Purbrick advises non-profit organisations and Family Offices on finance and investment strategy. She is currently a partner at PwC. She has worked as a director at ANZ Private Bank as well as JANA. Laura is passionate about the arts and giving back to the community. She believes in considering the positive social impact of our actions, as individuals and as a community.
Laura joined the AAV Board in 2022.

Sam Martin (he/him) is a Deaf Gay/Queer creative producer and director passionate about the many facets of identities, inclusivity, navigating English and Auslan, and empowering and encouraging Deaf and queer communities. He has worked and continues to work within theatre and film with a range of exciting projects. His award-winning short film “Deafying Gravity” was shown internationally and continues to tour nationally.
Sam was appointed to the AAV Board in 2022.

Jodie lives with disability and is a senior adviser to the Victorian government. She advises in disability and access. Jodie is passionate about creating more inclusive communities for Deaf and disabled people. Particularly for those experiencing many intersecting forms of systemic discrimination.
Jodie has worked as a performing artist for many years. Jodie received the inaugural Funds in Court Inspire award in 2016. The award recognised her contribution to performing arts and her impact on access and inclusion.
Jodie joined the AAV Board in 2022.

Erin is a former musical theatre performer turned audience member and lover of the arts. She now works as a Legal Transformation Lawyer at Gilbert + Tobin where she specialises in legal automation, artificial intelligence, and other forms of digital disruption. Erin has a passion for access to justice and has always been strongly committed to giving back to the community having volunteered extensively for various not-for-profits in Australia, Canada and Brazil. Erin is truly honoured to be a board member for Arts Access Victoria. She was previously involved with AAV as an “Observer” of the board through the Observership Program. Erin was appointed to the AAV Board in 2023.

Dr Siobhan McGinnity is an audiologist, artist and advocate within the music industry. Her audiology practice focuses on the care of musicians, tutoring future audiologists from the University of Melbourne's Hearing Care Clinic. Her PhD, Preventing Hearing Injury in the Music Industry was twice awarded by the National Hearing Conservation Association (USA). She has creatively produced industry showcases, performances and disability mentorship programs (Music Makers, Arts Access Victoria), and served on the Womens' Advisory Panel of Music Victoria. Her music, released under MAGNETS, combines her artistry, science and lived-experience of disability, receiving praise from rage to RollingStone. Photo by Skye Sobejko.

Geoffrey Lim is the executive director of Cypher Culture, a non-profit organisation empowering street dance communities and culture to thrive. He has 20 years experience as a deafblind performing artist and community leader. He is a child of Cambodian refugees.
Geoffrey has 8 years experience across NAB and Macquarie Group specialising in risk, and financial analysis. He is an alumni of the Observership Program with observer roles at Chunky Move and Outer Urban Projects. He sits on City of Melbourne's Disability Advisory Committee, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from The University of Melbourne.