Sara Quon has a diverse work experience in various industries and organizations. Sara currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Sovereign Hill Museums Association, where they are responsible for managing the organization and overseeing the development of new projects. Sara is also a Treasurer at the Council of Australasian Museum Directors and a Board Member at Committee for Ballarat. In addition, they hold the position of Board Member - Audit and Risk Committee at Visit Victoria since 2016. Sara has also contributed to the Federation University Australia Business School as an Industry Advisory Group Member. Prior to their current roles, Sara served as the Group CEO of Beechworth Honey, and as a Board Member and Chair of Governance and Risk Committee at Hot House Theatre. Sara has also been involved in various committee memberships, including Outdoors Victoria, Hume Region Significant Tracks and Trails Committee, and Alpine Resort Industry Advisory Group.
Sara Quon obtained a BMS with First Class Honours in Strategic Management and Marketing from The University of Waikato from 1995 to 1998. In 2015, they attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors and received a certification in Corporate Governance (GAICD). Additionally, Sara Quon attended ASIJ from 1987 to 1991, though no degree or field of study was specified.
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association
Sovereign Hill is an outdoor museum presenting the story of Australia’s fabulous goldrush history. Its particular focus is the impact of the great 19th century gold discoveries on the growth of Ballarat, which was a small pastoral settlement when gold was discovered in 1851. By 1861, Ballarat had grown into a fine provincial city built on the wealth derived from its gold. Since opening in November 1970, Sovereign Hill has become an Australian tourism icon, winning many major tourism awards. Today, Sovereign Hill attracts some 450,000 visitors each year and is known world wide as a living museum with a strong emphasis on working machinery and exhibits, costumed interpreters and visitor participation. Sovereign Hill is administered by The Sovereign Hill Museums Association - a not-for-profit, community-based organisation. The Association is controlled by a Board elected by members and serving in a voluntary capacity. Management is in the hands of an Executive Director and professional staff. In all, some 350 people are employed, and their work is supported by over 250 volunteers who help bring the Outdoor Museum to life and assist the Gold Museum with its curatorial work and tour guiding.