Our People

Jamie-Lea Trindall

Jamie-Lea is from Coonamble, starting the role in November 2009. Jamie-Lea was born and raised in Coonamble, after finishing school spent five years in Sydney where she graduated from the College of Fine Arts, University of NSW with a Bachelor of Art Education and a major in Installation/Photography. In 2022 Jamie-Lea was appointed as the Chairperson of the Create NSW Aboriginal Arts and Culture Artform Board.

Executive Director

Polly Cohen

Polly is a Coonamble local through and through. She loves the creative industries and working with artists in our region through the Gallery Shop. She uses her keen eye for detail to take care of the organisations administrative needs and artwork presentation

Gallery and Operations Manager

Mim McKeown

Partnerships and Engagement

Mim joined Outback Arts in 2025 after transitioning from a career in teaching. A passionate performer and singer, she coordinates the Coonamble Choir and regularly appears on stage with CATS. Deeply connected to her community, Mim spends her time offstage working on her property and keeping up with her sons.

Greg Vaughn

Greg has over 30 years experience in administration and management planning the implementation of efficient office procedures, reporting systems, training of administration and clerical staff, also detailed knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and computerised accounting systems. Greg has provided contract services to Outback Arts since 2006.

Financial Services

Our Board

  • CHAIR - COONAMBLE SHIRE COUNCIL - COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

  • INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEMBER

  • INDEPENDANT COMMUNITY MEMBER

    Donna holds a substantial career in health and wellbeing with a particular focus on Aboriginal health in regional and rural settings. She has held several roles in executive leadership and holds particular skills in driving transformative change.

  • WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL - COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

  • TREASURER - WARREN SHIRE COUNCIL - COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

    Ros is embedded in her community through her work at the local newspaper and other voluntary roles. In addition to this, Ros holds a broad range of experience in the entertainment industry, both as a performer and an agent. She has also held a strong career in the banking and finance sector where she held a series of senior leadership roles and gained valuable project management experience.

  • INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEMBER

  • BOGAN SHIRE COUNCIL - COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

  • COBAR SHIRE COUNCIL - COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

  • BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL - COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

  • BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL - COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE.