Compañía Pepa Molina

Skills: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Partnerships, Spanish speaker & Flamenco advocate.
Current role: Community development advisor- Sutherland Shire Council.

Cathy Nisbet, leveraging extensive media experience from The Sydney Morning Herald to the BBC, has led fundraising and Government Relations strategies in the Arts and NFP sector as Director, Philanthropy and Partnerships at Shopfront Arts Co-op. Cathy holds a BA (Hons) in Hispanic Studies and a Diploma in Professional Counselling. 

Skills: Business Consulting, compliance, project management, Spanish speaker, retired Flamenco artist & advocate
Current role: Consulting (Self-Employed)

Susan Briggs has over 20 years’ experience in vocational education and training. She holds a BA in Communications and Spanish, and a Diploma of Education. Formerly an Industry Specialist for Tourism and Hospitality, she led national qualification development. A former professional flamenco dancer in Spain, she now splits her time between Australia and Spain, continuing her flamenco journey.

Skills: Arts Administration, Marketing, Flamenco advocate.
Current role: Communications and Projects Manager at IFACCA (International Federation of Arts Councils & Culture Agencies) 

Jessa Melicor is an experienced communications and marketing professional with a passion for flamenco and visual arts. She holds a Bachelor of International Business from Macquarie University and a Master of Arts, Painting from UNSW Art and Design. Jessa is a Content and Campaign Manager and brings digital communications knowledge, having worked for not-for-profit organisations in the arts and other industries. 

Skills: Governance, Finance, Education, Project management, Spanish speaker & Flamenco advocate. 
Current role: Language teacher at Blaxland High School.

Maxine holds an MBA in Corporate Governance, Leadership, Strategic Management and Finance, and a Graduate Diploma in Education (LOTE & ESL). She has extensive experience in education, project management and entrepreneurship, having worked as a Senior Project Officer at NSW Education Standards Authority, Language Officer at NSW Department of Education, and as a teacher of Spanish, French and English.

Skills: Creative Production, Project management, Partnerships, Arts industry Leader, Education, Spanish speaker, Flamenco advocate.
Current role: Public Officer & CEO at Compañía Pepa Molina

Pepa Molina, a first-generation Flamenco artist of Andalusian heritage, has an international career spanning over three decades. Founder & CEO of Compañía Pepa Molina, she has created ten acclaimed productions staged worldwide. Based in Western Sydney, she established Las Flamenkas ensemble, mentors emerging artists, and serves as Australian & Asian Ambassador for the Escuela de Flamenco de Andalucía and Board Member of FORM Dance Projects.

Skills: Arts management, Education, Project management, Spanish speaker, Flamenco advocate.
Current role: Manager, Lane Cove Gallery & Creative Studios 

Miguel is a Spanish Australian contemporary artist and cultural leader and is currently the Gallery Manager & Curator at Gallery Lane Cove & Creative Studios.  In his arts practice, he works across diverse media including sculpture, photography, video, sound and other formats, and often draws from his Spanish heritage and experience living in the diaspora to explore memory, time and ephemerality.

Skills: Not for Profit sector, Community Leader, Events, J.P, Spanish speaker, Flamenco advocate.
Current role: President & Director of Spanish Community Care Association Inc (DGR Status)

Maria Legaz is President and Director of the Spanish Community Care Association Inc. (SCCA), supporting elderly Spanish-speaking residents in Sydney. A respected community leader, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees, including Compañía Pepa Molina and CRE. With a Diploma in Community Services, she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree and actively promotes Spanish culture and Flamenco in Australia.

Skills: Quality Assurance and Compliance, Spanish speaker, Flamenco & Ballet educator,  dancer & advocate.
Current role: Testing Advisor at GS1 Australia, a member-based not-for-profit organisation to operate and manage supply chain standards in accordance with the global GS1 system. 

Mariko Adams, of Wiradjuri and Japanese heritage, has deep connections with First Nations and Spanish communities in Sydney. Beginning her dance journey at age six with BJP Physical Culture, she later trained in Ballet (RAD), Jazz, and Tap before discovering Flamenco in 2008, which she continues to study and perform while also teaching from a young age.