Team

I am a science communicator and Program Manager with experience in cultural institutions both in South Australia and the UK.

Currently I am Director at MOD. at UniSA – Australia’s leading future-focused museum, provoking new ideas at the intersection of science, art and innovation.

Daniel brings experience in end-to-end video production, audio visual content and digital platforms including screens, web and social media. As well as producing video content, Daniel delivers the programming for the Science on a Sphere and touchscreens in the Universal Gallery, and explores the role of augmented and virtual reality. 

I lead the conceptual design, development and delivery of engaging exhibitions and live research programs. My passion is in translating complex research into compelling experiences that resonate with our young audience.

With a background in cognitive neuroscience research, I have extensive experience across South Australia and Southeast Asia in science communication, public programming initiatives, and exhibition management.

Claudia von der Borch is Exhibitions Lead at MOD. In this role, she is involved in the development and delivery of exhibitions, marketing and programming. Claudia advocates for audience experience in design, and values creating impactful and engaging exhibits.

In addition, Claudia is currently Vice-President of the AMaGA SA branch and is completing her fellowship as a George Alexander Fellow with the International Specialised Skills Institute in the topic of immersive exhibition design. Claudia holds a Masters in Cultural Heritage specialising in Museum Studies.

Prior to her work at MOD., Claudia has worked and volunteered across museums, with roles including digitisation, social media, programming, curatorial and collection management. She has consulted on heritage and online engagement projects in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) sector.

Alexander is an Exhibitions Coordinator at MOD. focusing on the conceptual development, design, and delivery of gallery experiences.

In this role he draws on a diverse technical and creative skillset gained through an interdisciplinary background across architecture, public art, environmental design, and the humanities. Alexander is an honours graduate with distinction of the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in Vancouver, Canada.

Kirsty Mines is an Exhibition Coordinator at MOD., delivering the 2025 exhibition FOREVER and its associated programming. With a focus on accessible design, Kirsty brings 10 years of experience in project management, interactive exhibition design, operations and program experience from the science centre sector.

Erika Barrett is the Engagement Officer at MOD, where she leads the planning and execution of marketing engagements, manages social media strategies across multiple platforms, and coordinates large-scale events.

She graduated from the University of South Australia with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and communications and has experience in various sectors such as luxury, tourism, commerce, and retail.

Also a member of ASTEN (Australasian Science and Technology Engagement Network) and Festival City Adelaides Young Professional Network.

Brooke Ferguson is the Futures Officer at MOD. In this role she researches and works on projects related to futures theories and practices in the museums space. She looks after MOD.’s Visiting Futurists program and the Foresight Community of Practice. Additionally, Brooke moderates the museum floor, engaging visitors in conversations about exhibitions themes and possible futures. 

Brooke has a background in contemporary art and is continuing to develop her arts practice today. 

Victoria Bowes is the Operations Officer at MOD., where she administers operations and finance processes and oversees visitor services and MOD. venue hire.
With a background in the visual arts and arts administration, Victoria brings 15 years of operational and management experience from across the arts and arts-in-health sectors.

Samuel Wearne is Production Officer at MOD. In this role he administers asset management, finance and exhibition production processes. He also provides support for retail operations and event management. Additionally Samuel moderates at the museum; leading guided tours, acting as rapporteur for public events and engaging with visitors around the themes of exhibitions.

Samuel has a background in finance and has also studied ethics and moral philosophy.