Natalie Jenkins

Natalie Jenkins has extensive experience in the arts and cultural sector within Australia, as a senior manager and performing arts producer. She has also worked in community development at strategic and operational levels in both metropolitan and regional areas.

Her expertise spans management of cultural and community organisations, corporate community partnerships and not-for-profit governance.

Ms Jenkins has been the chief executive of Short Back & Sidewalks, a free hair-cutting service for members of the community in need, since August 2023. Prior to that, she was chief executive of Block Branding, an independent branding and creative agency, for over 3.5 years; executive director of Black Swan State Theatre Company for 5 years; and a member and chair of several boards and advisory committees at both a national and local level including government (federal and state), industry and grass roots community organisations.