Meet the ASA Council

This involves clearly identifying items that are considered part of the collection as well as prioritising material to digitise.

Hannah was formerly the Archivist at the Australian Turf Club, based at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney where she was responsible for the large collection of racing memorabilia. She uses her archives training and her Masters in Museum Studies to bring the collection to life. Hannah is interested in how we keep and present our history using collections to tell a variety of stories in different ways.

Outside of her day job, Hannah sings with the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and in 2017 she took over managing their archives. Hannah believes it’s important to share skills and expertise with smaller groups to ensure their history is kept and recognised.

Hannah has been a member since 2009. She joined the Archives and Manuscripts Editorial Board in 2015, becoming Assistant Editor in 2017. She joined the NSW Branch Committee, and was elected as co-secretary in 2019.

nationally significant collection.

She is the Secretary of the Tasmanian Branch, a member of the Joint Archives Consultative Forum in Tasmania and a member of the Catholic Diocesan Archivists Association.

of Philosophy (USyd).

The Sydney Diocesan Archives is an in-house business and academic research archive, which collects the records of the diocesan administration, agencies, parishes, and churches, from the establishment of the Diocese of Australia in 1836. The Archive does however hold records dating back to the 1790s.

Louise first joined the ASA as a student member in 1986, and re-joined (after a break) as a Professional Member in 2002.

Louise has been a member of the ASA leadership team in many roles since 2004, as Convenor of the Religious Collections SIG; Convenor, Secretary, and Committee member of the NSW Branch; Councillor, Vice-President, & Secretary of ASA Council; Managing Editor of Archives & Manuscripts; and Secretary of the Mander Jones Awards.

Louise also enjoys liaison with our library and history colleagues, via membership of the Mitchell Library Consultative Committee, the Royal Australian Historical Society, and the History Council of NSW, and close liaison with the Moore Theological College Library & Archives.

information management and archives/records management at the University of South Australia (UniSA) in Adelaide since 2012.

Prior to being at UniSA, she was an assistant professor for a library and information science program in the United States. She is responsible for teaching Information Management Foundations, Readers’ Advisory and Collections, Information Management Professional Practice, a research methods course for postgraduates and a master’s research project course.

Her research interests include evaluation of library websites, administration and management of information management organisations, student’s online experience, and readers’ advisory. Diane has a Ph.D. in LIS from the University of Missouri, an MA in LIS from the University of Arizona, and an MBA from Golden Gate University.

Diane spent over 23 years in corporate America and is a refugee from the corporate world before switching careers to library and information science and the academy.

Steve completed a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) at RMIT University, a Graduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management at Monash University, a Graduate Diploma in Planning and Design (Architectural History and Conservation) at the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Diploma in Museum Studies at Deakin University.

 Steve was a Councillor from 2009-2015, Convenor of the National Conference Organising Committee 2009-2010, Chair of the National School Archives Special Interest Group 2010-2013, member of the Victorian School Archives Special Interest Group Committee 2006-2012, Chair of the National School Archives Special Interest Group, School Archivist Role Description, Steering Committee 2010-2011, and Co-Chair of the Records Retention and Disposal Schedule, Steering Committee 2017-2018. Steve has been a Professional Member of the ASA since 1999 and has run workshops.

Steve has spoken at conferences across the country on archives and recordkeeping. He was the archivist at De a Salle College Malvern, Mentone Girls’ Grammar School, St Francis’ Church Melbourne and for the Blessed Sacrament Congregation. Steve is an author and co-author of several books including Keeping Archives 3rd Edition 2008, and in 2017 was honoured with a President’s Award.

Steve has been the President and Committee Member of the PMI Victorian History Library, is actively involved with Open House Melbourne and is on the Public Record Office Victoria Advisory Council, and The Pride Fund. He was a Councillor for the City of Stonnington from 2004-2008 and 2016-2020 and is the only Stonnington Mayor to hold office for 3 consecutive years.

Steve also undertakes public tours, walks and talks about history and architecture within the City of Stonnington, as part of the annual National Trust of Australia Heritage Festival as well as other festivals and events. Steve was awarded an Order of Australia at the 2022 Queens Birthday for services to the community in a range of roles.

With over 25 years working in the industry, she has a practical grounding in operational roles, as well as extensive experience in leadership roles. Samara has worked across local, state and federal government, as well as the private and community sectors.

She has held academic appointments in Australia and the United States and brings leadership expertise from government roles, including as a Program Manager at the State Records Office of Western Australia and a Principal Policy Officer in the WA Government. Leisa previously worked as a consultant, supporting information governance and preservation strategies across sectors. She holds a PhD and Master in Information Management and Systems from Monash University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Australia, and has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Company Director Course. An accredited Records Manager, Archivist and Librarian, Leisa is committed to advancing inclusive, practical approaches to governance and information stewardship, with a strong focus on systems thinking, climate change and social justice.

In this role Dominique manages one of Australia’s largest local government archival collections, which holds more than one million items dating back to 1842. Dominique facilitates access to the collection for staff and the public and is active in enabling community engagement with the archives. In addition to her role at the City of Sydney, Dominique is the Archivist at Cranbrook School, where she collects, preserves, and manages records and archival material that support the school, foundation, marketing, communications, and executive functions. She also oversees the preservation of Cranbrook’s heritage collection and corporate memory, supporting the alumni and engaging with the community.

Dominique holds both professional teaching and archival qualifications and is an active member of the ASA. She is the current Convenor of the NSW School Archives SIG. With strong organisational, technical, and communication skills, Dominique brings a collaborative yet independent approach to archival practice, with a focus on stewardship, accessibility, and strengthening community connection with local history.

Tracey holds a Bachelor of Information Studies (Librarianship), a Master of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management), and a Graduate Certificate in Digital Archiving from Charles Sturt University. Tracey is currently completing a Diploma of Family History at the University of Tasmania.

An active member of ALIA since 2009 and ASA since 2016, Tracey has served on committees for both associations and received the Sharman Award in 2024. She is passionate about creating accessible, engaging professional development opportunities and supporting emerging professionals in the Archives sector.