Edwina Jans
Head of Victoria
Edwina Jans has over 20 years of experience in cultural engagement and a background in museums, galleries, heritage places and government.
Edwina is an archaeologist, curator, and museums and cultural heritage expert and has held executive roles in national and state cultural institutions and government agencies, specialising in policy development, heritage planning, and communication.
Edwina is a Churchill Fellow and has been recognised for her work through numerous awards including from the Australian Institute of Architects (ACT), National Trusts of ACT and NSW, Australian Museums and Galleries Association, and the Australian Public Service.
She has also presented at national and international conferences and is a regular panel host of the Canberra Writers Festival. She also makes frequent local and national media appearances.
In 2017 Edwina co-founded Canberra Modern, an award-winning events-based organisation founded to celebrate the extraordinary modernist spirit and design legacy of Canberra.
Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Museum Studies, University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Prehistory and Ancient History), Australian National University
Professional affiliations/memberships
Co-founder and Creative Director, Canberra Modern
Alastair Swayn Foundation Grants Committee
ICOMOS General Assembly
ACT Heritage Council
ACT Churchill Fellows Association Committee, Vice President
Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee
International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), Full International Member
International Scientific Committee on Interpretation
Australian Museums and Galleries Associations
International Council of Museums (ICOM)
National Trust of Australia (ACT)
International Committee for Historic House Museums
