Stephanie Keays

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(Appointed 27 November 2021)

Qualifications

BArch, Cert 4 in Assessment and Workplace Training.

Experience and Expertise

As an active Trust member, based in Toowoomba, Stephanie brings to the Board grass roots representation for members, business acumen, lived understanding of regional issues and first-hand experience of the operation of a National Trust Property -the Royal Bull’s Head Inn. This experience is invaluable in ensuring the complex and diverse requirements of the NTAQ’s mission namely to promote and advance the conservation, protection and understanding of Australia’s natural and cultural heritage, including the heritage of Australia’s first peoples, for public benefit and education, are met.

With over 25 years’ experience as a specialist architect in both environmental and heritage conservation, Stephanie has a strong understanding of the responsibilities associated with leadership in the fields of Conservation and Heritage.

Stephanie’s advocacy and significant community involvement with the Trust including as Toowoomba Branch Committee Member, co-ordinator of Toowoomba Open House and liaison officer for Toowoomba’s Festival of Rail (celebrating 150 years of the Railway in Toowoomba) are evidence of her passion for the work of the Trust. Stephanie is proud to be working to make the Trust and its mission come alive for the public and for the organisation’s own network of volunteers and members.