Fulbright Commission appoints new Executive Director

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission Board today announced the appointment of Dr Tangerine Holt as the new Executive Director for the Fulbright Commission.

Board Chair, Professor Steven Schwartz, welcomed Dr Holt to the role acknowledging her extensive knowledge of studying, teaching and leadership in not-for-profit management in Australia and internationally.

“Dr Holt will bring to the Commission vast experience in managing key strategic initiatives and overseeing transnational education programs with key international partners,” Professor Schwartz said.

Dr Holt has a PhD on human service management from the University of Melbourne as well as a Masters in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, USA. She also graduated from the University of Madras, India with a Masters in Social Work and Bachelors in Economics.

Dr Holt will take up her appointment to the position of Executive Director in late August.
Professor Schwartz thanked Ms Lyndell Wilson for her contribution and leadership as acting Executive Director of the Commission.