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.
Associate Director, Research
Nazanin teaches in the Master’s of Humanitarian Assistance. Nazanin received her PhD from the City University of Hong Kong in 2018. Nazanin’s research interests include disaster management, humanitarian aid, humanitarian access, human rights, civil society, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Lecturer
Daniel lectures in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin and teaches a range of core and elective units within the Masters of Humanitarian Assistance. Daniel brings over 20 years’ experience working and researching in humanitarian aid and international development, and joined Deakin after 6 years lecturing at the School of International Development at the University of East Anglia in the UK.
Directrice Académique, Centre de Leadership Humanitaire (CHL)/ Deakin University
With 15 years' experience as a humanitarian sector consultant, Segolen delivers academic teaching, strategic development and marketing for the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership (Francophone).
Liaison Officer
Judy Robinet is the Liaison Officer for the francophone version of the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership (Diplôme d’Études Supérieures de Leadership Humanitaire). Her role is to contribute to the ongoing development of student support processes related to the ongoing delivery of the francophone course.
Humanitarian Strategic Foresight Research Analyst
Melanie joined the humanitarian sector in 2010, responding to emergencies throughout Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Most recently, she has played leadership roles in Save the Children’s responses to the Rohingya crisis, the Syrian crisis and Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Administration Officer
Holding a bachelor degree in Social Work, Wouter gained invaluable experience through his participation in several international humanitarian projects in Suriname, Haiti, Indonesia and India. His role provides high-level administrative support to the Centre, with a strong focus on documentation, engagement and communication.
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