LA TROBE UNIVERSITY - Key Persons


Alana Johnson

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  • Staff Member

Anne Mansell

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  • Staff Member

Caitlin Dunolly-Lee

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  • Staff Member

Charmaine Quick

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  • Staff Member

Clair Overy

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  • Member of the Project Team
  • Manager Care Economy Research Institute

Craig Niemann

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  • Staff Member

Dale Pearce

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  • Staff Member

Darren McGregor

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  • Staff Member

David Mann

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  • Library

Dennis Norton

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  • Staff Member

Dr Debra Mudra

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  • Staff Member

Dr Guinever Threlkeld

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  • Head of Campus, Albury - Wodonga

Dr Lucia Shanahan

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  • Staff Member

Dr Megan Fisher

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  • Pro Vice - Chancellor Industry Engagement
Dr Fisher has extensive experience in leading and advising on a broad range of commercial transactions, including establishing relationships with global venture capital, spin outs and licensing with local and global companies. Dr Fisher brings a clear and dynamic vision around industry engagement and commercialisation as pathways connecting academics and institutions with the communities and sectors where they can have most impact. Dr Fisher has a PhD in Organic Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) from the University of Sydney, as well as qualifications in business and executive management.

Dr. Alex Maritz

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  • Professor, Entrepreneurship

Dr. Andrea Grindrod

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  • Project Manager
  • Senior Research Fellow

Dr. Anne-Marie Laslett

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  • Member of the Project Team
  • Leadership Fellow

Dr. Chris Maylea

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  • Associate Professor
  • Member of the Project Team

Dr. Corina Modderman

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  • Senior Lecturer

Dr. Dana Wong

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  • Associate Professor

Dr. Deirdre Fetherstonhaugh

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  • Member of the Chair, University Human Ethics Committee
  • Professor

Dr. Evelien Spelten

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  • Member of the Chair, University Human Ethics Committee
  • Professor

Dr. Hanan Khalil

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  • Associate Professor

Dr. Kristina Edvardsson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Chair, University Human Ethics Committee
  • Associate Professor, Nursing

Dr. Leesa Hooker

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Dr. Leigh Kinsman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Chair, University Human Ethics Committee

Dr. Marc Trabsky

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  • Associate Professor

Dr. Margarita Frederico

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  • Emeritus Professor

Dr. Mark McEvoy

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor
  • Member of the Chair, University Human Ethics Committee

Dr. Nicholas Morris


Dr. Rachel Winterton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Chair, University Human Ethics Committee
  • Senior Research Fellow

Dr. Sarah MacLean

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Dr. Sean MacDermott

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  • Director JRC Rural Ageing Research

Dr. Sharon Bourke

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  • Member of the Chair, University Human Ethics Committee
  • Senior Lecturer, Nursing

Dr. Stacey Rich

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  • Member of the Project Team
  • Research Fellow

Dr. Tshepo Rasekaba

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  • Senior Research Fellow

Elizabeth Capp

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  • Head of Campus, Shepparton

Gayle Erwin

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  • Member of the Project Team
  • Snr Admin Officer Care Eco Res Institute

Geraldine Christou

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  • Staff Member

Glenn Stewart

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  • Staff Member

Jason (Heng) Jiang

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  • Senior Lecturer

Jessica Bridgfoot

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  • Staff Member

John Bovaird

Born in Melbourne and baptised at St Andrew's Church of England in Clifton Hill, John made his first commitment to Christ at his confirmation when he was 18 years old. Married at St Luke's Anglican Church in White Hills, he now has two children, a son and a daughter. Currently a communicant member of the Parish of Christ's True Light Church in East Bendigo, John is also a member of the Gideon's International, Prison Fellowship Victoria and the Victorian Council of Churches Emergency Ministry

John Cortese

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  • Staff Member

John Scott

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Research School

Julie Chambers

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  • Staff Member

Karen Barclay

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Project Team
  • Research Officer CERI

Karen Parhaar

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Kate Syme-Lamont

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Project Team
  • Research Officer CERI

Katie Warner

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  • Staff Member

Kellie Thompson

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  • Staff Member

Luke Wilson

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  • Staff Member

Makayla Grace

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Project Team
  • Senior Project Officer CERI

Marcus Guthrie

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  • Staff Member

Marg O'Rourke

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  • Head of Campus, Bendigo

Margaret O'Rourke

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  • Head

Mark DePaola

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  • Staff Member

Marnie Baker

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  • Staff Member

Michael Mack

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  • Staff Member

Patricia Blanks

Born in Zimbabwe, Patricia moved to Australia when she was young. She holds several post-graduate qualifications in Theology and Pastoral Care. Patricia is currently involved with the Victorian Council of Churches Emergency Services. She enjoys camping in the outback, as well as music, gardening, and badminton. Patricia enjoys interacting with people from all walks of life, and assisting people who have been through loss or grief.

Paul Joss

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  • Staff Member

Peter Faulkner

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  • Staff Member

Peter Leslie

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  • Presbyterian Chaplain
Peter is a Christian, he is married to Rosie and he enjoys talking about our search for meaning and significance. Peter is supported as a Chaplain by the Presbyterian church. He is on campus Monday - Friday.

Sandra Connor

Job Titles:
  • Head of Campus, Mildura

Sandy Tunley-Cooper

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  • Retired
Sandy Tunley-Cooper retired from Latrobe following 27 years of being a researcher and lecturer. Her Christian faith directs the way she does life and Sandy is curious about the beliefs and faith that others have. She enjoys spending time reading and doing crafty type things: knitting, crochet, embroidery (these are often turned into action figures for children's stories). Sandy loves experimenting with food and enjoys the challenge of cooking up concoctions for her husband John and for anyone else who has the courage to try. These experiments always have something to do with pumpkin: soups, curries, pies, cakes, ice-cream. So call, drop-in, or send an email to discuss whatever… Sandy is a great listener!

Steve Blyth

Holding a Bachelor of Divinity at Moore Theological College, Steve is a Christian chaplain who works with the Bendigo Christian Union. He loves to help people see and understand the greatness of Jesus as revealed in the Bible. Steve is married to Laura and has three great children - Josie, Harry and Georgia. He enjoys all things motorbikes, farming and coffee.

Vern Hilditch

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  • Staff Member

Vikram Panchal

Vikram was born in India to a Hindu family. After being raised in a school run by Christian missionaries Vikram gave his life to Jesus. The spiritual seed sown here continued to mature until he was baptised many years later in Melbourne, Australia. Vikram graduated from Melbourne University with a degree in Commerce and I.S. and has worked with Linfox Australia. Since then he completed a Masters of Divinity from Andrews University. Today Vikram serves as a church planter for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His passion is his family and leading people to Jesus.

Will Adams

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  • Staff Member

Yankel Rapp

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  • Jewish Chaplain
  • Rabbi Doctor
Yankel practiced Dentistry in Melbourne after graduating from the University of Melbourne. During this time, he became a Jewish Biblical scholar. He is married with eight children and numerous grandchildren. He continues to study Jewish spirituality and he teaches and mentors his students both Jewish and Non-Jewish. He is interested in helping people to realize the true potential of their lives and to help to perfect the world by promoting the Universal Noachide Laws.