Established in 2015, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) Advisory Board comprises industry members who reflect the diverse disciplines within the BA and a broad range of industries, including business, non-profits, community organisations, government, media industries, arts and cultural organisations, and education.

The purpose of the BA Advisory Board is to:

  • Provide independent, external and strategic advice to the Faculty Executive Dean and BA Management Committee to assist with development of the BA, the student experience, and employability of graduates.
  • Consider and respond to a range of specific issues relevant to the BA, which may include:
    • the future of relevant industries and employment within industries;
    • articulating the value of a BA education to students and industry;
    • identifying new opportunities and partnerships with industry; and
    • engaging BA students and staff in diverse, global and inclusive communities.

The terms of reference are available here. For more information, please contact Yvonne Oberhollenzer, Secretary of the BA Advisory Board, at y.oberhollenzer@uq.edu.au.

 

Industry Board Members 

  • Nikki Bazaine

    BA Advisory Board Member
    Head of Faculty (English), Canterbury College
  • Dr S. Kate Devitt

    BA Advisory Board Member
    Lead AI Strategy, Safety and Assurance, Queensland Government
  • Tea Dietterich

    BA Advisory Board Member
    CEO, 2M Language Services
  • Tyson Etri

    BA Advisory Board Member
    Military Psychologist, Australian Defence Force
  • Carl Hinze

    BA Advisory Board Member
    Partner, K&L Gates
  • Peter Holtum

    BA Advisory Board Member
    Lead Researcher, Services Australia
  • Elena Miceski

    BA Advisory Board Member
    Environment and Social Consulting Lead, Worley Global
  • Lachlan Mackintosh

    BA Advisory Board Member
    Radio Producer, Australian Broadcasting Commission
  • Patrick Nolan

    BA Advisory Board Member
    Artistic Director and CEO, Opera Queensland
  • Melissa O’Rourke

    BA Advisory Board Member
    Director, Queensland State Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Karyn Walsh

    BA Advisory Board Member
    CEO, Micah Projects
  • Bernice Watson

    BA Advisory Board Member
    First Clerk Assistant (Procedure), Queensland Parliamentary Service

UQ Board Members