SASHIN Members

SASHIN network member biographies and contact information.听

SASHIN members with an * next to their name are also members of the University鈥檚 ALLY Network. Members of this network are staff and students who have an understanding of LGBTIQ issues. For more information visit the听ALLY Network听飞别产辫补驳别.

SASHIN Coordinator

Joanne McNamara听*

(she/her)

My position at the University is听Student Counsellor, Specialist Sexual Violence Response and Training. As part of this role I coordinate the SASHI Network. I endeavour to improve responses at the University and prevent听sexual harm, to make the University more safe and inclusive for our students. 听I have a passion for social justice and for ending gender-based violence, and have worked in Women鈥檚 Health and Sexual Health for almost 30 years.

颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听Joanne McNamara

  • Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics (ABLE)

    Lisa Holloway

    (she/her)

    Hi, my name is Lisa and I work with the ABLE Exams and Results team located on Level 1, Nexus 10.

    I was born in Scotland and emigrated to Australia in 1986. I am a First Aider, Mental Health First Aider and Surf Lifesaver and I am here to help you however I can.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听lisa.holloway@adelaide.edu.au

    Takila Wood*

    (she/ her)

    Hi there! My name is Takila, and I am a Student Success Advisor within ABLE. I work in this role as I care deeply about helping students succeed, not just academically, but also socially and emotionally. With Mental Health First Aid Accreditation,听First Responder training and membership with the ALLY Network, I'm only an email away if you're looking for support. Please feel free to reach out!

    Contact: takila.wood@adelaide.edu.au听听

  • Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (HMS)

    Francess Cricelli听

    As a proud member of the SASHIN Network, I am passionate about ensuring that our students feel safe and that we celebrate diversity and culture. Not only do I help students navigate the extensive range of support services available to assist them at all stages of their university journey, but I enjoy helping students develop strategies to work through challenges and achieve successful academic progress in their studies. I interact with a large number of students within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences by providing advice and guidance with university policy, program rules and wellbeing support.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听francess.cricelli@adelaide.edu.au

    Sarah Carvalho

    Hi, I am Sarah. I work as a Student Success Officer for the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. I am passionate about supporting students and creating a positive, inclusive experience for all. As a former student, I understand the challenges students face and am committed to helping them feel welcomed and empowered. My role allows me to connect with students daily, and I find it incredibly rewarding to contribute to their success and wellbeing. If you need to chat, I am here to listen and support you鈥攑lease feel free to email me.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听sarah.carvalho@adelaide.edu.au

  • Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SET)

    Sharon Kildare

    A few things about me 鈥 I have worked at the 成人大片 since 2011 in Student Success Advisor role and in different Faculty areas. I have First Responder training (recognise and respond to disclosures of rape and sexual assault) and also Mental Health First Aid training. I currently work in the Science, Engineering and Technology Service Hub as a student advisor and am passionate about our students having a safe and supportive environment to study in. I am also a mother of three children (aged 28, 25 and 20) and have a perspective of support from that side of things as well.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听sharon.kildare@adelaide.edu.au

    Andres Purves

    (he/him)

    Hi, I鈥檓 Andrew, and I鈥檝e been with the University since 2022. My primary role is Student Success Advisor with the Faculty of SET, located at Level 1, Ingkarni Wardli Building 鈥 North Terrace. I鈥檓 also currently working with students participating in The Academy by Deloitte. I am an accredited Mental Health First Aider, and pride myself on being incredibly approachable and non-judgemental. So please reach out if you need support or would simply just like to chat.

    Contact: andrew.purves@adelaide.edu.au

    Sandra Millburn*

    Hi.听I鈥檝e been with the University since 2014 firstly with the SET Marketing team (ECMS at the time) as the Student Retention Project Officer and, since 2017, in my current role as SET Student advisor.听During this time, I have been a member of the Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Committee, an Ally Member and a Disability Support Champion.听I have a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psych) and am the mother of two adult children. I have also had my own experience with mental health issues. All of which gives me perspective, and a desire to understand and support our students.

    Contact: sandra.millburn@adelaide.edu.au
  • Student Health and Wellbeing

    Chelsea Deckert*

    I am a Wellbeing Project Officer听at the 成人大片.听I am passionate about creating inclusive environments, empowering students and fostering a sense of belonging within educational settings and driven by my commitment to cultivate a culture of welcome where people of all backgrounds have equal opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive.听

    Contact: chelsea.deckert@adelaide.edu.au

  • English Language Centre (ELC)

    Sandra Caon-Parsons*

    Sandra is the Education Advisor at the 成人大片, English Language Centre (ELC) and am located on Level 11, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide. I have vast experience working in cross-cultural environments and an interest in enhancing students鈥 development of Intercultural Competency and Wellbeing. I am a member of the ALLY & SASH network at the 成人大片.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听sandra.caonparsons@adelaide.edu.au

    Jennifer Holland*

    I am the Program Coordinator at the ELC, but have worked at the ELC for 11 years. I was a program administer and in the last year I was a student services advisor, helping students with a variety of issues, concerns and giving support. I am also a member of the ELC Wellbeing team with Sandra Caon-Parsons and we actively promote wellbeing initiatives for staff and students.

    I have done the First Aid, Mental Health First Aid and am a member of the Ally Network.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听jennifer.holland@adelaide.edu.au

    Suria McGee*

    (she/her)

    I am located at the English Language Centre where I have worked for the past 10 years across various roles including teaching, teacher training, education program management and am currently acting Education Advisor. I work with international students from a range of cultural backgrounds, I am passionate about diversity and inclusion and supporting students to feel connected, comfortable and safe. I am part of the Wellbeing team here at the ELC and enjoy promoting initiatives for students and staff. I have first aid training, mental health first aid training, am a member of the ALLY network and the SHASHIN network.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听suria.mcgee@adelaide.edu.au
  • Adelaide Graduate Research School

    Doreen Krumbiegel

    I was born and raised in Germany and came to Australia in 2007. Over my career from basic researcher to project and operations manager I have been working with people of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, genders and sexualities. I am located on Level 10 in the Schulz Building (Adelaide Graduate Centre) on North Terrace.

    Contact: doreen.krumbiegel@adelaide.edu.au

    Katy Dolman*

    I loved university so much that I never left! I鈥檝e worked in the higher education sector for the majority of my career, supporting student success from undergraduate through to PhD, with most of the last decade focused on PhD students and programs. I am a member of the SASHI and ALLY networks, as well as the Transforming Culture working group as I鈥檓 committed to supporting a safe, inclusive University community. I use she/her pronouns.

    Contact: katy.dolman@adelaide.edu.au

  • Ask Adelaide

    Mel Officer*

    I am a devoted committee member of the Women鈥檚 Professional Development network, advocating for equal opportunity in the workplace. I鈥檓 also an active member of the ALLY network and a first year Psychology student, passionate about the field of Neuropsychology. I am Mental Health First Aid trained and you can find me at Ask Adelaide, Hub Central.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听melanie.officer@adelaide.edu.au

    Tyson Felix-Smith*

    (he/him)

    Hi, my name is Tyson. I joined the University in 2022 to find myself inspired by other staff and students to join the SASH Network. I can now say I am a passionate advocate for student and staff wellbeing and a proud member of SASHIN, the ALLY Network, Wellbeing Network and an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. I am committed to supporting the mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of the entire community here at the 成人大片.

    Contact: tyson.felix-smith@adelaide.edu.au
  • Wirltu Yarlu

    Teegan Bryant

    My name is Teegan and I am the Student Services Coordinator at Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education. I am a Ngarrindjeri woman and my mob comes from Raukkan. At Wirltu Yarlu, I look after the Student Support team that provides individually tailored support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying at The 成人大片.

    - Currently on leave -

  • Waite Campus

    Beth Loveys

    I was born and raised in Adelaide but have spent time living and working overseas and interstate after completing my PhD at Flinders University. I started working for the 成人大片 in 2011. I am an Education Specialist in the School of Agriculture Food and Wine you can find me at the Waite Campus in the Charles Hawker Building.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听beth.loveys@adelaide.edu.au

    Camille Buhl*

    (she/her)

    Hi, I鈥檓 Camille and I鈥檓 a Senior Lecture at the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine. I am a member of the ALLY and SASHI network. As a trans woman, I care deeply about creating an inclusive and safe environment for students and staff of all backgrounds. Feel free to reach out if you鈥檙e looking for support.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听camille.buhl@adelaide.edu.au

  • Roseworthy Campus

    Sally Polkinghorne*

    Hi, I鈥檓 Sally and I鈥檓 the Student Support Coordinator at Roseworthy Campus. I work with the Counselling Support and Disability Support teams to provide an extension of these services to students at the Roseworthy Campus. In addition to this, I have established and coordinate a student driven, 鈥淲ellbeing team鈥 to support the mental health and wellbeing of Roseworthy students. I鈥檓 particularly passionate about raising awareness, reducing stigma and changing the conversation around mental health.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听sally.polkinghorne@adelaide.edu.au

    Alyson Emery

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听alyson.emery@adelaide.edu.au

    My name is Alyson and I work in the Residential College Team at Roseworthy Campus. I started working at the University in 1996 working at the North Terrace Campus with small projects at Roseworthy Campus.

    I transferred to the Roseworthy Campus on a permanent basis in 2020.听 I am located on the ground floor of the College Hall (also known as the main building to some).听

  • YouX

    Summa Gilbert

    Hi, I鈥檓 Summa and I am the Human Resources Manager for听.听 I have over 20 years鈥 experience working in Human Resources.听 Part of my role as a HR professional is to provide a confidential advisory service for employees.听 YouX is the leading provider of student services, events, and experiences at the 成人大片.听 As part of my varied role at YouX I have opportunity to work with many different UoA students, whether they be employees of youX or volunteers assisting us in carrying out our services.听 I feel grateful to be part of the SASHIN Network to enable students access to another resource within the University space if they require it.

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听summa.gilbert@adelaide.edu.au

  • Student Care

    Jo Porter*

    颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听jo.porter@adelaide.edu.au听听

    I am Jo (she/her), a member of both the SASHIN and ALLY networks. I am an Education and Welfare Officer (EWO) and am located on Level 8 in Hughes Building. This role involves providing a wide range of non-academic support and advocacy for students. On听leave until May 2024.

    I am proud member of the Student Care Team and am always learning as I meet students and see the University change.听

    Beth听Coggins*

    Contact: bethanie.coggins@adelaide.edu.au

    Hello! I am Beth Coggins (she/her). I am the newest member to the YouX Student Care Team. I come from a background of Health and Midwifery and along the way shared in total, over 15 years at The 成人大片. I have worked as a senior member of Student Success teams to deliver student centric service from onboarding to graduation (and everything in-between). I now bring that knowledge and care of the student lifecycle to my role as an Education and Welfare Officer (EWO). I am located on Level 8 in Hughes Building. My role is providing a wide range of non-academic independent support and advocacy for ALL students. I am a trained and proud member of SASHIN and the ALLY Network.