CEO
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Katy is an interdisciplinary leader with a background in Architectural Design and Visual Arts, bringing a unique blend of artistic vision and strategic execution to her role as CEO. With expertise in program development, authentic marketing, and communication strategy, she has spent years in the non-profit sector fostering creative opportunities and sustainable careers for writers and artists.

A passionate advocate for the arts, Katy champions mentorship and the power of strong networks to support artistic growth. Her own artistic practice has been recognised with multiple accolades, including two Canberra Critics Circle awards. Katy remains committed to cultivating an inclusive and accessible literary ecosystem where diverse voices thrive.

Operations Manager
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Miriam Wicks-Wilson is MARION’s Operations Manager. Miriam’s role at MARION includes coordinating memberships and facilitating our workshops & events. She also operates as the main point of contact for many of our member interactions. She was previously MARION’s Admin and Programming Officer.

Miriam holds a Bachelor of Arts (French Language and Culture, and Gender, Sexuality and Culture) from the Australian National University. She is excited to continue using her skills to support Canberra writers and uplift marginalised voices. When she’s not working, you can find her with her head in a book, cooking a new dish, or caring for her ever-growing collection of indoor plants.

Creative Producer
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Zhi is an experimental poet/artist based on Ngunnawal, Ngunawal, Ngambri country. Their debut poetry chapbook, blur by the, was recognised by the Anne Elder Award (2019), ACT Writing and Publishing Awards (2020), Mary Gilmore Award (2020), and the Small Press Network Book of the Year Award (2020).

Zhi forms one half of the experimental poetry/sound duo known as 莎瑜 (ShaYu) with 黑芝麻 (HeiZhiMa). As a duo, they have co-developed a series of tracks that explores queer love and longing.

Zhi is grateful to have grown their creative practice through the continual support of You Are Here since the inaugural Cahoots program in 2019; and subsequently through我-in-process in 2020, an offshoot of Cahoots designed by Zora Pang.

Administrative Officer
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Alex Eagleton is MARION’s Administrative Officer. They fell in love with literature at a young age and have spent their life reading and writing across various literary formats. In 2023 she released her debut poetry collection, To Hang the Masks Upon the Wall, as well as a chapbook, the merry-go-round, later that same year. Alex’s third collection, Tarot, was released in 2025.

Outside of writing, Alex is completing a Bachelor of Arts with a specialisation in Middle Eastern Gender Studies. This education, and previous work in sports administration, has inspired Alex’s passion for developing programs and support systems for marginalised communities to participate in previously inaccessible spaces.