Nara was born in Frankfurt am Main in Germany and studied for a Bachelor/Master of Historic Ethnology for 6 years at the Johann Wolfgang von Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main before coming to Australia in 1983. She has extensive experience in Tertiary education administration whilst working for the University of Sydney for 20 years. Her last role before leaving the University was as Student Manager in the School of Public Health. She commenced her role as Registrar for the Australian Institute for Music in late 2006.

Louise comes to AIM with a background in both music performance and marketing. Having performed as a professional musician & vocalist herself, Louise is familiar with the hard work and dedication required for any aspiring musician to succeed in today's music industry. Having completed tertiary qualifications in a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and with experience in music education/marketing in her portfolio, Louise brings an excitement and energy to the Institute, and a passion for seeing young musicians reach their potential and develop life long careers in music.