Jade Williamson

Jade Williamson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in advancement and arts management. Currently serving as the Senior Advancement Manager for Indigenous Australian Initiatives at The University of Queensland since August 2019, Jade develops strategies to enhance support for Indigenous initiatives. Previously, Jade held positions including Investment and Development lead at Arts Queensland, where responsibilities included managing arts investment programs in regional areas, and Advancement Manager at The University of Queensland, focusing on external engagement for the UQ Art Museum. Earlier roles include Development Manager at the Garden Bridge Trust, where Jade executed a significant capital campaign, and Assistant Curator at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, contributing to major curatorial projects. Jade's career in the arts began as a Curatorial Assistant at Ipswich Art Gallery. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons. in Art History from The University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Advertising from QUT.