Katrina Sandbach is an academic leader at Western Sydney University’s School of Humanities and Communication Arts who has dedicated her career to empowering creative education and strengthening connections between academia and industry.
Her approach combines strategic vision with practical action – from developing innovative curricula and building partnerships, to providing leadership during organisational transformation. Katrina’s research into Western Sydney’s creative industries continues to inform initiatives that bridge education, research and community engagement. She is deeply committed to documenting and advancing creative practice through strategic partnerships, curriculum innovation, and research that maps cultural infrastructure and creative legacy.