Robert McLellan

 

Bio

Robert McLellan is proud Gooreng Gooreng descendant of the Wide Bay region. Growing up as a performing artist, he was a CSTD and RAD student and now with over ten years’ experience as a teacher and producer. Still dedicated to the development of arts capabilities in the regions, he is also a member of the First Nations’ Arts and Cultures Panel, (FNACP) Arts QLD.

Robert is an experienced Director and governance practitioner. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a chartered manager and fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders ANZ. Robert is currently appointed as an Industry Fellow of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science with the University of QLD as well as Program Manager for the Language Data Commons of Australia (LDaCA), building national research infrastructure. His professional experience also extends to cultural studies with a focus on Indigenous languages, sociology, arts and communications. A strong advocate for truth telling and speaking up for Aboriginal people’s rights and justice, economic advancement, and to ensure First Nations voices are authentically valued and embraced across all levels of society, Robert is a leader who is passionate about building culturally inclusive, honourable, and cohesive communities.

Robert McLellan | First Nations Arts and Cultures Panel | The Language Data Commons of Australia

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