State Chapters
The state chapter elections were held in September 2025. These positions commence at the AGM on 5th November 2025 for a 2 year term.
Queensland Chapter 2025
Chairperson
Saira Champion, The University of Queensland
Deputy Chairperson
Dominika Ohana, Torrens University Australia
Secretary
Meena Jha, Central Queensland University
General members
- Faith Valencia-Forrester, Charles Sturt University
- Ali Reza Alaei, Southern Cross University
- Carrie Beddis, The University of Queensland
- Diana McCluskey, The University of Queensland
- Ingrid Larkin, Queensland University of Technology
- Jena Buchan, Southern Cross University (co-opted)
- Karen Robinson, Griffith University
- Leanne Baker, Southern Cross University
- Mahesh Kayastha, Central Queensland University
- Nicky Scarvelis, The University of Queensland
- Ricky Tunny, Queensland University of Technology (co-opted)
- Roma Forbes, The University of Queensland
- Sarah Bissell, Griffith University
- Sarah-Jane Gregory, Central Queensland University
- Shirley Hsueh, The University of Queensland
Chapter Director on the WIL Australia Board
Faith Valencia-Forrester, Charles Sturt University
ACT/NSW Chapter 2025
Co Chairperson
Beate Mueller, University of Technology Sydney
Laura Rook, University of Wollongong
Deputy Chairperson
Sojeong Huh, University of Canberra
Secretary
Narelle Patton, Charles Sturt University
General members
- Helena Asher-Chiang, University of Notre Dame Australia
- Julia Caldicott, Southern Cross University
- Kasey Hillyar, Charles Sturt University
- Lizette Olivier, University of Newcastle
- Maddy Langabeer, University of Technology Sydney
- Mehal Krayem, University of Technology Sydney
- Michelle Eady, University of Wollongong
- Natalie Harrison, International College of Management Sydney
- Stacey Jones, Charles Sturt University
- Tanya Lawlis, University of Canberra
- Theresa Winchester-Seeto, Winchester-Seeto Consultancy
- Matalena Tofa, UNSW
Chapter Director on the WIL Australia Board:
Jennifer Ruskin, Macquarie University
VIC/TAS Chapter 2025
Co Chairperson
Wayne Read, Deakin University
Simon Thornton, RMIT University
Deputy Chairperson
Secretary
Frank Interrigi, Monash University
General members
- Bita Zaferanloo, Swinburne University of Technology
- David Eckstein, Deakin University
- Julian Lee, RMIT University
- Laura Carmody, University of Tasmania
- Leoni Russell, RMIT University
- Linda Jaffray, University of Tasmania
- Nicola Fish, Swinburne University of Technology
- Rachael Baron, La Trobe University
- Sandy Fitzgerald, RMIT University
Chapter Director on the WIL Australia Board:
David Reid, Swinburne University of Technolgoy
SA/NT Chapter 2025
Chairperson
Natalie Milic, Charles Darwin University
Deputy Chairperson
Sarah Chua, University of South Australia (co-opted)
Secretary
Melissa Connor, Charles Darwin University
General members
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Ellen Giles, Flinders University (co-opted)
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Kim Burley, Adelaide University / University of South Australia
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Nicola Parkin, Flinders University
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Robert Trott, Flinders University (cop-opted)
Chapter Director on the WIL Australia Board:
Natalie Milic, Charles Darwin University
Western Australian Chapter 2025
Co Chairperson
Glenys Evans, The University of Western Australia
Karen Abbott, University of Western Australia
Deputy Chairperson
Secretary
General members
- Alexandra Taylor, Curtin University
- Annette Morgan, Curtin University
- Christine Scoggin, Edith Cowan University
- Heather Pate, Edith Cowan University
- Mary Hanson, Edith Cowan University
Chapter Director on the WIL Australia Board:
Hannes Herrmann, Curtin University