Our Team
Jamie has worked across all levels of Perth’s creative sector for 15+ years — as an artist/producer working on independent projects to executive management and governance roles.
Jamie holds bachelor’s degrees in Arts Management from WAAPA and Cultural Studies from Curtin University, and joined the Propel team way back in 2014.
Passionate about fostering emerging local talent, Jamie is dedicated to ensuring they receive the support and opportunities they need to thrive.
Jamie’s pronouns are he / him.
Jamie McGleave
Executive Director
Rebecca is an interdisciplinary artist, electronic music producer, and sound designer working at the intersections of performance, installation, community arts, and live music. With a focus on process-driven, collaborative outcomes, she/they explore innovative and socially engaged storytelling forms that challenge conventional approaches to creation.
Rebecca’s work spans a diverse range of projects, including releasing a debut album under the moniker Elsewhere/Rebecca and creating pieces for renowned festivals and venues such as Perth Festival, PICA, MOD Adelaide, Glastonbury Festival, and Black Swan State Theatre Company.
Rebecca’s pronouns are she / they.
Rebecca
Riggs-Bennett
Project Officer
Nikki Singh
Communications Officer
Nikki is a multidisciplinary designer and visual artist based in Boorloo (Perth). With a foundation in visual arts and a strong commitment to traditional mediums like oil painting, her creative practice has evolved in unexpected and dynamic ways.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in design, she expanded her expertise to include illustration, brand identity, publication, and web design, working across a diverse range of projects.
Currently, Nikki explores these disciplines simultaneously, seeking new creative challenges that draw on her passion for storytelling and foster dialogue-driven collaborations. Nikki’s work is deeply fueled by purpose and a love for creative exploration.
Nikki’s pronouns are she / her.
Upon completing her bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance at Curtin University and working in accounts payable for a few years, Joanna decided it was time to explore new ventures and get back to what she loved the most, creating art.
She founded The Gallery J where she creates botanical earrings and keepsakes with pressed flowers from her home studio in Perth. Equally drawn to the arts, culture and young people, Joanna looked for a way she could use her passion for connecting people to relevant organisations and Propel was the perfect place to do that.
When she’s away from her office desk or creating, Joanna is gardening, enjoying good food or trying new creative outlets.
Joanna’s pronouns are she / her.
Joanna Hiu
Finance and Administration Officer
Tom Mullane is a dance artist, performer, and teacher based in Boorloo (Perth). His artistic practice embraces the fun and playful elements of contemporary dance and dance-theatre, and he enjoys creating dance spaces that promote self-expression and empowerment.
Tom is particularly passionate about engaging with youth and believes in the transformative power of inclusive, youth-led arts programs.
As the Creative Coordinator for KickstART 2025, Tom is excited to lead the festival: "I am honoured to champion young people in a vibrant, youth-driven arts festival. It’s going to be the best KickstART Festival yet."
Tom’s pronouns are he / him.
