Mia is a Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay woman from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales and has previously worked in the non-profit and education sectors before starting at UQ in the library. Mia’s role focuses on transforming, leading, and coordinating projects and activities relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander general and special collections. Mia works closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services and Collections teams to build relationships collaboratively and passionately across UQ and the wider community to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures through the gallery, library, archives, and museum sector. Mia also works in a Director capacity with Woganurra Aboriginal Corporation, focusing on servicing the communities in northwest New South Wales, predominantly focused on language, arts, and culture projects. Mia is also a member of the inaugural Queensland State Archives First Nations Advisory Group.