OUR PEOPLE
Rose Hiscock
Director, Museums & Collections, The University of Melbourne
Rose Hiscock is the inaugural Director of Science Gallery Melbourne and passionate advocate for science engagement. She has held significant leadership roles including CEO Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (Powerhouse Museum) and Executive Director Arts Development Australia Council for the Arts.
Rose is committed to building a vibrant, balanced and accessible arts sector. She is a Board member of Back to Back Theatre, Australia’s highly successful company with a full-time ensemble of actors considered to have an intellectual disability, and Chunky Move, one of Australia’s premier dance companies.
Dr Ryan Jefferies
Director, Science Gallery Melbourne and Associate Director, Science and Academic Engagement at the Department of Museums and Collections
Dr Ryan Jefferies is a passionate advocate of the blurred intersections between science and arts, and promoting social change through the sharing of knowledge and creativity. His career transects science research, education and museums and galleries, and completed a PhD in biomedical science at Murdoch University and postdoctoral research fellowships at The University of Western Australia and University of Bristol. He has worked with the Western Australian Museum, Museums Victoria and the HBA Museum of Anatomy and Pathology, and has curated major interdisciplinary exhibitions, festivals and residencies.
Tilly Boleyn
Head of Curatorial, Science Gallery Melbourne
Tilly is a massive nerd who is curious about the world and everything in it. She has a background in museums, galleries, education, festivals, broadcasting and research. Originally a microbiologist, Tilly ran from the lab into the arms of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, where she quickly discovered a natural talent as a science gossip – meaning she better at talking about other people’s science rather than doing her own.
She has curated exhibitions on health, medicine, experimentation, the moon, play, the voice, engineering, waste, sustainability and is now working towards the opening show at Science Gallery Melbourne, MENTAL, and beyond. Tilly is currently delighted by blurring the boundaries between science, art, design, technology, maths, engineering, large-scale-batteries-powered-by-human-urine and doing things she's told aren't allowed.
Lee Casey
Associate Director, Engagement, Museums & Collections
With a background in the cultural sector, Lee has held various roles across marketing, communications, sponsorship and general management. Prior to joining the Museums and Collections department, she has worked in organisations such as Melbourne Festival, Southbank Centre London, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Arena Theatre Company over the past fifteen years.
Lee is particularly passionate about engaging young audiences in the creative industries. She serves on the Board of Outer Urban Projects, a performance company who work with young people in the outer northern suburbs.
Email lee.casey@unimelb.edu.au
Bridgette Van Leuven
Head of Learning Experiences, STEM Centre of Excellence at Science Gallery Melbourne
Bridgette Van Leuven has been drawn to roles which celebrate creativity, culture, and education with a diverse range of experiences working in the arts international education, government policy & funding portfolios. She has been the Head of Children, Families & Creative Learning at Sydney Opera House developing a national and international performing arts program through the establishment of both the Digital and Creative Leadership in Learning Program. Prior to joining Science Gallery Melbourne’s Stem Centre of Excellence, Bridgette was the Associate Director at the Asia Education Foundation delivering intercultural and STEM learning programs to 22 countries across the Asia-Pacific.
Email b.vanleuven@unimelb.edu.au