Satu Teppo is a PhD Candidate at the University of South Australia with research interests in new and emerging cultural policy practices, politics of cultural policy and organisational models within the arts and cultural field. Prior to commencing her doctoral studies, Satu worked in leadership roles in Europe, Asia and Australia across private, not-for-profit and public sectors. She has extensive experience in working in the arts and cultural field and has held senior positions in the arts and screen sectors within the South Australian public sector and worked as a Ministerial Arts Adviser to the South Australian Government. She holds a BA (Hons) in History of Art from the University of Nottingham and an MA in Cultural Policy and Arts Management from University College Dublin.