Tasdance Board
Norm Mcilfatrick - Chair (March 2011 - )
(Jan 2010 - ) As Secretary of the Tasmanian Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, Norm leads a diverse agency covering Road infrastructure, Passenger Transport, Road Safety and Compliance, Motor Registry, Energy policy, Mineral Resources, Forestry Policy, Racing Services and a few other things! Before taking up this appointment in September 2008, Norm was Chief Executive of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (2004 to 2008) and Managing Director of Aurora Energy (1999 to 2004). His broad background includes roles as a management consultant working on major national and international assignments and senior management positions in customer service, marketing, engineering services and strategic planning in private and public sector utilities. Norm is a Commissioner of the Tasmanian Planning Commission and has held a number of company directorships.
Ann Hamilton Secretary (November 2010 - )
Ann Hamilton was admitted to practice in 1985; after a break from Law she returned to it in 1994 and has been practising in the Launceston area since in commercial/conveyancing law.
Annie Greig
(March 1997 - )
Annie is a member of the Board and brings her experience in contemporary dance nationally to the table. She is appointed as a member by virtue of her position.
Mary Suchodolsky
(March 2007 - )
Mary has skills as a Director and Manager of a small business. She has worked as a Fundraising Consultant and Capital Campaign Manager for numerous clients including the Salvation Army, New Children's Hospital, Mental Health Research Institute and Questacon. Mary coordinated the Year of the Child program in Darwin and has been a community welfare worker.
Ron Layne
(March 2009 - Leave of Absence from January 2012 to February 2013)
Ron brings over 35 years of experience working in the arts including, most recently, senior roles at the Australia Council for the Arts in policy, planning and research and in audience and market development. He has a passionate interest in contemporary dance and at the Australia Council for the Arts worked closely with the Dance Board on several developmental initiatives. His Tasdance Board portfolio includes audience development, strategic development and planning, fundraising and sponsorship.
Jeff Meiners
(April 2009 - )
Now at the University of South Australia's School of Education, Jeff's career in Australia spans traditional educational settings as well as specific dance action projects; inspiring children, teachers, parents, tertiary students and policy-makers alike. In 2008 Jeff completed a six year term as community representative with the Australia Council's Dance Board and is currently working with the National Advocates for Arts Education ensuring the placement of arts in developing the national curriculum. Jeff holds the 2009 Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Services to Dance Education.
Judy Pill
(March 2011 - )
Judy is currently the Principal of East Launceston Primary School. This is her third Principalship, having been the Principal of two large primary schools and a High School. Judy has also worked in two leadership positions with the Education Department - as an Assistant to the Superintendent and Principal Leader. As a strong advocate for public education Judy believes that public schools create the conditions under which all their students can flourish and find their abiding interest.