Dr Jilda Andrews is a Yuwaalaraay cultural practitioner and was recently appointed Deputy Director, First Nations at the National Museum of Australia. She brings over 25 years of experience as a leading scholar in museums, anthropology and cultural futures.

Jilda has worked extensively across the galleries, libraries, archives and museums sector in public-facing roles spanning audience engagement, learning, exhibition design and gallery development.

Through her work, Jilda extends the continuities from Australia’s deep cultural roots to help shape dynamic, culturally grounded and inclusive communities and future societies.