meet the team

“I am passionate about archaeology because it has the ability to contribute in a positive manner to a more tolerant, just and equitable society. One way this can be achieved is by recognising that archaeology has a responsibility to the cultures that it studies.”
— Sandra Wallace, Managing Director

Dr Sandra Wallace

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Artefact's Managing Director Dr Sandra Wallace with wavy hair wearing a navy blue top, smiling slightly standing in front of a solid olive green background.

Sandra Wallace has over 20 years of experience in cultural heritage management and archaeology. Her expertise spans Aboriginal heritage, non‑Aboriginal archaeology and built heritage. She specialises in strategic assessment and approvals advice for large infrastructure and complex projects. 

Sandra was a member of the Independent Working Party for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Legislative Reform in New South Wales and has presented papers at numerous international conferences.  Sandra is also the author of the book, ‘The Contradictions of Archaeological Theory’, published in 2011.

    • First class honours in Prehistoric and Historical Archaeology, University of Sydney 

    • PhD in Archaeology, University of Sydney 

  • Initiating and growing the Empowered Business Model and Purpose Program at Artefact. Seeing the team engage with these initiatives is amazing!

  • Sandra Wallace | LinkedIn 

  • Equality & Justice

Sandra’s artefact

Person holding a passport open to visa pages with stamps and travel details.

“My passport is a material reminder to me that the world is a small place. Heritage connects us as people, through both time and space, what people value really isn’t that different when it comes down to it.”