Grace Slonim is an emerging researcher and academic in the arts and cultural sector, specialising in arts and cultural management. Grace is a Lecturer Monash University and a Teaching Associate at The University of Melbourne, which enables her to support emerging practitioners and arts workers through her expertise in arts funding. She continues her advocacy for the arts through her ongoing PhD research at Monash University and as a Board Member of the Jewish Museum of Australia. A dynamic public speaker, she has presented at academic conferences, guest lectures, and donor events. With a Master of Art Curatorship from The University of Melbourne, an Honours Degree of Art History and Theory, and a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Monash University, Grace possesses a strong educational background in the arts. Her skills in fundraising, artistic professions, advocacy, and public speaking make her a valuable contributor to the arts and cultural sector.