Cara is a creative and dynamic arts manager with a wealth of experience in publishing, music and performing arts. She has been CEO and Managing Editor of Limelight Arts Media, publishers of Limelight, since 2018. Prior to this, she has held both corporate and not-for-profit roles within global and national organisations in New York, London and Sydney. Previously, she was Director of Engagement with Music Australia, and has held positions with Opera Australia, version 1.0, Business Events Sydney and Thomson Reuters, specialising in strategic engagement and partnerships, organisational change, governance, advocacy, publishing, cultural engagement, communications and events. Cara was elected as SIMA’s President in 2025.