Allison Russell
Consultant
Allison is a heritage and cultural organisations consultant with more than 25 years’ experience across museums, heritage places and community-based cultural programs. She has held senior leadership roles at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium, the National Trust of South Australia and the History Trust of South Australia.
Her work spans interpretation, community engagement, strategic planning, cultural tourism, exhibitions and public programming. Allison is particularly interested in how communities can shape the stories and experiences of the places that matter to them. Her approach is collaborative and practical, with a strong focus on local knowledge, lived experience and meaningful engagement.
Allison’s work has included community archaeology, digital storytelling, heritage tourism initiatives and large-scale cultural events. Her practice has also been shaped by Churchill Fellowship research into community engagement in museums.
On any Saturday
Saturday usually starts at the Central Market, stocking up on fresh produce and looking for inspiration. From there, Allison is happiest when she gets to spend the afternoon in the kitchen.
Qualifications
B.A. (Hons., History)
M.A. (Museum Studies and Australian History)
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Bertie
You’re very likely to meet Bertie if you have an online meeting with me. You might also receive emails from him… but he doesn’t quite understand keyboards.
