Lisa Bailey
Manager, Exhibitions and Experience Design

Organisation unit

International and External Engagement Community and Regional Engagement Museum and Cultural Institutions
Profile of Lisa Bailey

About me

Dr Lisa Bailey is Director of MOD., Australia's award-winning future-focused museum at the University of South Australia. With a PhD in Biochemistry, she transitioned from bench research to science communication, developing programs across exhibitions, digital content, events, and film festivals. Lisa has worked in science engagement at cultural institutions in South Australia and the UK, including roles at the Royal Institution of Great Britain and as Program Manager at The Royal Institution of Australia. She has lectured in Science Communication at Flinders University and contributes to research in participatory museum design and communicating complexity. She served as President of Australian Science Communicators from 2018-2021, supporting the national community of science communicators and journalists. Lisa's work focuses on creating accessible science experiences and exploring how museums can better engage diverse audiences with complex ideas and futures thinking. At MOD., she leads a team developing innovative approaches to science communication and futures thinking.

For MOD. awards please see https://mod.org.au/about/about-us/

Australian Science Communicators (ASC)
Future Oriented Museums Synergies (FORMS)
Last updated on 05/01/2026 by Lisa Bailey