Leisa Gibbons

Leisa Gibbons PhD is a Principal Policy Officer at the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, where responsibilities have included serving as Acting Executive Director and State Archivist, focusing on agile program management implementation. Concurrently, Leisa Gibbons serves as a sessional academic at Curtin University, designing postgraduate subjects in leadership and information management systems. Previous roles at Curtin University included Lecturer, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, and Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, with leadership in program management and change management during degree program closures. Additional experience encompasses positions at Kent State University, Monash University, RMIT University, and consulting at Rhizome Digital Pty. Ltd., focusing on records management, research, and curriculum development. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Digital Cultural Heritage from Monash University and a Master's in Information Management & Systems, alongside Bachelor's and Diploma degrees in Fine Arts History and screenwriting.