Michael Gilby

Michael Gilby serves as Principal Director at imagineNATIVE Projects & Development® since November 2015, focusing on strategic project management and Indigenous economic development. In addition, Michael Gilby has been an Aboriginal Project Officer with Fisheries Victoria and a Committee Member for the Victorian Fisheries Research Advisory Committee, contributing expertise in governance, policy analysis, and Indigenous customary fishing practices. Membership in the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation's Indigenous Reference Group showcases ongoing involvement in fisheries management and ecological knowledge. Past roles include committee memberships and directorships in arts, cultural, and environmental organizations, highlighting a strong commitment to Indigenous representation and community development. Michael Gilby holds a Graduate Diploma in River Health Management from the University of Melbourne and a Diploma in Conservation & Land Management from Western Institute of TAFE.