COMMISSION STAFF

Dr Tangerine Holt

Executive Director

Email Tangerine.Holt@fulbright.com.au

Tangerine joined the Fulbright Commission in August 2011. She received her educational qualifications from Australia, USA, and India with a focus on human service management, social work, and economics.Prior to joining the Commission she was Director of International Education and Research at Monash University. She has extensive experience in managing key strategic initiatives and overseeing transnational education programs with key international partners and expertise in studying, teaching and leadership in not-for-profit management, medical and health professional education in Australia and internationally.

As the Academic Convenor of the MBBS Degree Community Partnerships Program she received the 2007 Australian Business and Higher Education Research and Training (BHERT) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Collaboration in Research and Development and Education and Training. While at the University of Louisville she taught across the MSSW, MBA and MPA programs and managed the federally funded Kentucky Interdisciplinary Community Screenings (KICS) training program. This program received the 2003 National Academies of Practice Interdisciplinary Group Recognition Award.

In 2010 she co-edited a book entitled Health promotion in Medical education: from rhetoric to action.

Lyndell Wilson

Manager, Scholarships and Strategic Engagement

Email Lyndell.Wilson@fulbright.com.au

 

Lyndell is responsible for managing the Fulbright Program which includes coordinating the Australian and American Fulbright selection process, supporting Australian and American Fulbright scholars, and promoting the Fulbright Program particularly within Australian universities and institutions. In addition, Lyndell is responsible for Fulbright Alumni relations.

Lyndell brings to the Fulbright Commission strong client relationship management and program coordination skills gained during her employment as Client Service Manager (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) at IDP Education Australia. Prior to her work with IDP, Lyndell worked with DeakinAustralia, the commercial arm of Deakin University, coordinating the delivery of a range of Certificate IV - VI training programs to government employees including Department of Defence, Centrelink and ACT Government.

Originally trained as a high school music teacher, after gaining a Bachelor of Education (Music), Lyndell spent a number of years singing at a range of venues from local restaurants and wine bars to the Canberra Theatre, and the Sydney Opera House, before concentrating on her career within the Australian Public Sector.

The recipient of an American Field Service Scholarship in her last year of high school, Lyndell understands the unique cultural, educational and personal opportunities and challenges facing Fulbright Scholars.

Rosie Schmedding                   

Communication and Marketing Manager

Email: commsmanager@fulbright.com.au

Rosie originally started work as a journalist with the Australian Rural Times. She has then gone on to develop a wide range of public affairs experience with CSIRO, the Department of Primary Industries and Energy (DPIE), the ACT Government (Arts, Heritage and Environment), the Bureau of Rural Sciences and the Australian Food and Grocery Council.

In these positions she has been responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies, media releases and publicity material, event management, issues management, web content management, publications management and media liaison.

She is an arts graduate of the Australian National University and has a Graduate Diploma in communication and a Graduate Certificate in marketing communication from the University of Canberra.

 

Jenny Street                    

Finance Manager

Email: financemanager@fulbright.com.au

 

Jenny takes care of anything to do with money and finance, as well as taking the minutes for Fulbright board meetings.

Jenny joined Fulbright on a part time basis after a long career in chartered accounting. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Prior to joining Fulbright, she was a Manager in the Business Services Divisions of RSM Bird Cameron and Walter Turnbull. She is currently a Board Member of the Radford College Limited.

Jenny has a Masters of Professional Accountancy from University of Canberra and a Bachelor of Hospitality from the University of Western Sydney.

 

Natalie Collins

Program Officer

Email: administration@fulbright.com.au

Natalie joined the Australian-American Fulbright Commission as the Administration Assistant to the Program Manager, on a part-time basis, in November 2008.

Natalie has experience in database entry, contract administration and conferencing. She previously worked at the Australian National University for four years as an executive assistant to the head of a boarding college and conference coordinator.

Natalie, was born in Canberra, but spent 5 years living and working in Sydney before returning to Canberra to raise her family.

At Fulbright, Natalie engages in contact with Fulbright scholars, prepares documentation and looks after all incoming email inquiries into the Fulbright website.

 

Cate Schmohl

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Email: cate.schmohl@fulbright.com.au

Cate joined the Commission in January 2012 as Executive Assistant and Office Manager. A graduate from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts (Government and International Relations), Cate is also commencing a Masters in Law, Governance and Development at the Australian National University.

Cate has been an international exchange student at the University of Leeds. She is completing an internship with the United Nations Association of Australia with a focus on the utilization of social media to enhance engagement and awareness about key issues.
Cate brings with her strong knowledge, an understanding of non-profit organizations, educational institutions and the use of social media in international engagement.

At Fulbright, Cate is responsible for the day-to-day management of the office, providing support to the Executive Director and assisting with the management of Board activities and events.

James Sheeran

Alumni Officer

Email: Alumni@fulbright.com.au

James joined the Commission in mid-January 2012 as the designated Alumni Officer on a part-time basis, working Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

A recent graduate from the Australian National University with a Bachelor of Asian Studies, James has developed a keen interest in Indonesian studies and international engagement. He recently undertook an internship with an Indonesian language daily newspaper based in Semarang, Central Java, and his previous work history has included time at the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra in the Education and Culture Section, as a member of the Education Attaché’s support staff, often working in support of the Ambassador and in hospitality management. He is presently undertaking an Honours year at the ANU.

The purpose of this role is to support the Commission’s general alumni administration and to enhance our engagement with all Alumni across the Fulbright Program. He will also be assisting in the administration of the Fulbright Senior Specialist Program under the supervision of the Manager, Scholarships and Strategic Engagement.