Kate Phillips

Kate Phillips is a seasoned Senior Curator at Museums Victoria, with a career spanning over two decades focused on science exhibitions and communication. Currently, Kate coordinates a major long-term exhibition on Global Biodiversity and actively participates in the Climate Cafe Series for youth. Previous roles include leading curatorial projects at Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks, managing exhibition research and public lectures on environmental themes, and supervising staff. Kate's experience also encompasses educational program development at Questacon and exhibition research at Wellcome Trust, supported by a strong academic background in Biology, Science Communication, and Science Education from respected Australian universities.