Susan is an international cultural heritage consultant/archaeologist with 30 years’ experience. She has worked as a heritage regulator, holding senior position in the NSW public sector, as a senior member of the environmental team in the development (energy) sector, as an educator and researcher at university level and as a heritage consultant. Her experience includes a broad range of indigenous and non-indigenous archaeological projects, heritage planning, historic site conservation, asset management and cultural heritage research. She is a former President of Australia ICOMOS and she has also served as President of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists. Susan has provided expert advice through ICOMOS to the World Heritage Centre of UNESCO and has also consulted to UNESCO in relation to Intangible Cultural Heritage. Her leadership roles in prominent archaeological and heritage non- government organisations attest to her strong standing amongst professional peers and her reputation as a strong achiever. She has skills in archaeology, cultural heritage research, heritage training, complex heritage site development and strategic asset management; and has worked at a senior level in public policy development, government regulatory and management roles, heritage asset management (including Industrial and historic heritage) and research for state and local government and the corporate sector.