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Associate Professor Mary Ana McGlasson

Director

Mary Ana holds dual Masters degrees in public policy and nursing from Princeton University and the University of Washington, and brings to CHL extensive experience in humanitarian leadership roles with a range of leading INGOs and academic institutions.

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Dr Josh Hallwright

Deputy Director

Josh is a humanitarian specialist with more than 12 year’s experience working with a wide range of organisations across Australia, the Pacific, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa.

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Justine De Rouck

Course Director, Diplôme d’Études Supérieures en Leadership Humanitaire

Justine has more than 10 years of experience as an emergency nurse practitioner and humanitarian professional.

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Dr Phoebe Downing

Research Fellow

Phoebe is an international and education development specialist with eight years’ experience working in the sector.

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Dr Daniel McAvoy

Senior Lecturer in Humanitarian Assistance.

Daniel brings over 20 years’ experience working and researching in humanitarian aid and international development.

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Dr Marian Abouzeid

Senior Fellow, Regional Humanitarian Research Initiatives

Dr Marian Abouzeid is the Centre’s Senior Fellow, Regional Humanitarian Research Initiatives. Marian works in humanitarian research and advocacy, with a particular focus on the Eastern Mediterranean and Asia Pacific regions.

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Ashfaq Ali Yacoob Ali

Grants and Projects Manager

Ashfaq is an accomplished project manager and finance professional with more than eight years of experience managing projects across multiple industries.

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Perla Escalon

Francophone Programs Coordinator

Perla Escalon is professional with a comprehensive background in crisis leadership, mental health support, and program coordination.

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Petra Helal

Crisis Leadership Program Coordinator

Petra Helal has more than five years of experience in project management and partnerships across global, regional and local levels.

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Ursula de Almeida

Operations Coordinator

Ursula de Almeida has worked in the humanitarian and international and community development sectors both in Australia and Timor-Leste for 15 years.

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Amberlie Jane

Senior Events Officer

Amberlie Jane is a dedicated Senior Events Officer with over a decade of experience in the humanitarian and events sectors.

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Jessica Plummer

Senior Communications Advisor

Jessica is an global communications specialist with more than a decade of experience working in the international development and humanitarian sector.

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