Fran Kilgariff AM, Director

Fran has a long history of involvement in many areas of regional and economic development, local government, and community in the Northern Territory. She was born in Alice Springs and educated there and in Adelaide. She has qualifications in radiography, prehistoric archaeology, and teaching plus long experience in various aspects of Territory affairs. Her community involvement has included being Mayor of Alice Springs for eight years, a 16-year tenure on the Board of St John Ambulance NT, President of the YMCA of Alice Springs for eight years, and on the national YMCA board as National vice -president for three years.

She is currently a Commissioner on the NT Planning Commission, is the Chair of Olive Pink Botanic Garden in Alice Springs, and sits on the NT Mental Health Tribunal and the NT Parole Board. She is also the Chair of the Central Desert Regional Council Risk and Audit Committee.

Fran was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (AM) in 2010 for services to local government and contributions to the social and economic development of Central Australia.