What do you do for a living and what do you love about it?

By day I work doing admin at a primary school. I feel very happy to be any part (even small) of creating a safe environment for all children to grow and learn. By night, I spend time organising a local monthly music night called Off the Tracks. I am one of two people who run the event, and I am really passionate about keeping a space for original musicians to play original music of all genres in rural areas.

How long has Orange been your home and what brought you here?

I am pretty much a born and bred local. We did move away for my primary school years, but returned for high school years. I have always loved the quality and affordability of the life here in Orange. And I love seeing all four seasons. Growing up, I appreciated the proximity to the Blue Mountains and Sydney, while still coming home to a place where you knew most families, a country town. Best of both worlds.

Where is your favourite quiet place in Orange?

There are so many lovely parks and little bush walks. If I wanted an easy little spot to sit and contemplate, I guess the fourth crossing is one of my favourites.

Can you describe your ultimate day out in Orange with unlimited time and budget?

Anywhere that has live music or a dart board or a pool table. I would love to see some more big music events take place in Orange.

Who would be your top three dinner party guests from any point in history?

Frida Kahlo, Peter Steele and in light of our recent loss, Ozzy Osbourne.

Can you name an influential book or movie, something that’s shaped your life?

It is impossible to pick one so I have to mention a few stand outs, Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five, J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of The Rings (all three books, NOT the movies), Douglas Adams The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, everything by Trent Dalton, everything by Stephen King, and H.G Wells War of the Worlds. Trust me when I say it was VERY hard to bring the list down this small. It's like favourite albums, an impossible question.

What is a piece of advice that has really stuck with you?

'Nothing is absolute. Everything changes, everything moves, everything revolves, everything flies and goes away.' - Frida Kahlo. And 'Live in the now!' - Wayne's World.

If you were running for Mayor, what would your campaign slogan be?

"Can't somebody else do it!?"