Organising committee
A little about the team behind ASCILITE 2022.
Many hands are involved in making ASCILITE 2022 happen at the University of Sydney.
Eszter Kalman
ASCILITE 2022 Co-convenor
Senior Lecturer (Education-Focused), DVC (Education) Portfolio
Eszter started her career in academia as a neuroanatomist, and now she works in educational technologies and is responsible for the first line of support for educators at the University of Sydney.
Danny Liu
ASCILITE 2022 Co-convenor
Associate Professor (Education-Focused), DVC (Education) Portfolio
Danny is a molecular biologist by training, programmer by night, researcher and academic developer by day, and educator at heart.
Adam Bridgeman
Program
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Educational Innovation), DVC (Education) Portfolio
Alix Thoeming
Social media & communications
Educational Design Manager, DVC (Education) Portfolio
A theoretical archaeologist by training, Alix also has a background in first-year teaching and transition, educational design, academic development, and culturally competent education.
Dewa Wardak
Submissions & proceedings
Lecturer (Educational Development), Business School
With a background in Learning Sciences, Dewa co-designs large units of study and teaches managing post-crisis through action research.
Dominique Briones
Sponsorship
Educational Design Manager, DVC (Education) Portfolio
Hazel Jones
ASCILITE Executive representative
Learning and Teaching Consultant (Curriculum), Griffith University
Hazel combined her passion for academic development and using learning analytics through her PhD study and now leads curriculum development and projects in the Griffith Business School.
Jennie Hill
Event administration
Senior Administration Officer, DVC (Education) Portfolio
Jennie has a wide-ranging background from equine science to fine art as an animal portrait artist but has now turned her attention to all things admin and enjoys providing support to the team.
Jessica Frawley
Program, submissions & proceedings
Senior Lecturer, DVC (Education) Portfolio
Kathryn Bartimote
Submissions & proceedings
Senior Lecturer, Sydney School of Education and Social Work
In her research Kath uses psychological and sociological theory in various settings including learning analytics, and one of her central concerns is equity in student success.
Kimberly Baskin
Event management
Educational Design Manager, DVC (Education) Portfolio
Kimberly has a background in language teaching, educational design and academic development and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Laura Heron
Social
Manager, Education Innovation and Design, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Trained in communications and management and mentored by leaders and researchers in education, media and cultural capability, Laura is passionate about co-design and collaboration with educators and learners.
Marianna Koulias
Sponsorship and finance
Senior Manager (Learning Environments), DVC (Education) Portfolio
Marianna leads educational technology delivery and support is currently leading online exam delivery for the university, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Natasha Arthars
Submissions & proceedings
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology
Natasha’s research investigates how learners co-construct social, material and epistemic environments that support learning and knowledge work.
Pippa Yeoman
Submissions & proceedings
Senior Lecturer (Education-Focused), DVC (Education) Portfolio
Rebecca Denham
Social and technical
Educational Design Manager, DVC (Education) Portfolio
Rebecca Goldsworthy
Website
Education Design Team Manager, Faculty of Engineering
Rebecca is a graphic designer turned education designer who uses design thinking processes to design online learning environments that invite students to engage. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Ruth Weeks
Social
Senior Manager (Learning Design), DVC (Education) Portfolio
Ruth has a background in language teaching, educational design and digital education. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Samantha Clarke
Program and event management
Senior Lecturer (Education-Focused), DVC (Education) Portfolio
Sam is a marine geologist turned academic developer, working with educators to improve the learning experience for all students.
Samantha Poulos
Social media & communications
Educational Designer, DVC (Education) Portfolio
Sam is a feminist literary theorist with a background in first-year teaching, educational design, and developing student engagement. They are a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Sareeta Zaid
Social and communications
Educational Designer, School of Geosciences
Sareeta is focused on applying innovative educational technologies in teaching and outreach activities in the School of Geosciences in the Faculty of Science.
Stephanie Wilson
Submissions & proceedings
Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director (CLaS), Business School
As an educational developer, Stephanie enjoys working with others to explore meaningful approaches to educational design and practice inspired by her disciplinary background in music and the arts.