HEATHER WHITELY ROBERTSONHead of Creative Learning: MCA SydneyWith a passion for contemporary art, learning and pushing the boundaries of imagination, Heather Whitely Robertson comes to the MCA via some of London’s most iconic arts institutions.Heather joined the Museum of Contemporary Art as Head of Creative Learning in April 2011, taking charge of a team of professionals responsible for delivering a variety of learning activities for a wide cross-section of audiences, from children and families, to schools, young people and adults from all backgrounds. In her role, Heather drives the strategic development of learning programs for the MCA’s new National Centre for Creative Learning (NCCL), offering world-class learning facilities including practical classrooms, a multimedia room, sensory room for students with disabilities, lecture theatre, seminar room and digital classroom.Originally from Perth, Heather polished her creative learning skills as a Learning Manager for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where she was responsible for audience development initiatives for families and mass-participation festivals. Previously, Heather was Head of Learning at Open House London (an architectural education organisation), Curator of Family and Community Programmes at Tate Modern and Education Officer at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.http://www.mca.com.au/about/