Professor Judith Mc Lean is currently Chair in Arts Education (QUT Creative Industries) and Scholar-in-residence at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. She is currently company Director for: Queensland Tourism and Events (2009-) and chairs the Events sub-committee; Asia Pacific Screen Awards (2009- 2014); Chair, Southern Cross Soloists (2009-2014) and previously, Inaugural Chair of Major Brisbane Festivals Pty Ltd (2003 – 2007); Chair & Board Member Queensland Theatre Company (1995-2004). Judith has extensive experience in the performing arts, events and education areas working as an educator, director, and company director. Over the past 12 years she has led management and leadership programs in corporate settings, including health, defence, financial and media sectors. Her work is distinguished by an experiential; brain based learning approach underpinned by a passionate belief in the power of the arts to enhance peoples ’lives.