Meet the Team
Central Office
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
The Central Office of TSANZ is located in the heart of Sydney, and is staffed by a small team of passionate and capable staff members. Together, the staff oversee much of the behind-the-scenes operation of the Society, and are responsible for the events, advocacy, rules and compliance, governance and structure, research projects, awards and grants, partnerships and business development, laboratory accreditation, social media, membership engagement, and the educational courses and webinars that TSANZ provides.
Below are the profiles of the Central Office staff, we hope you enjoy meeting the team!
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Ms. Nicole Hatten BBus (Acc&Fin), ASA
Nicole brings over 10 years of experience in a variety of finance-based roles to TSANZ. Starting her career in a chartered accounting firm in Sydney, Nicole worked alongside small businesses to perform outsourced accounting functions before her next role took her to Melbourne, where she completed a graduate program at a large national organisation. Upon returning to Sydney, Nicole worked within financial services before commencing at TSANZ. Nicole has a degree in Business (majoring in Finance and Accounting) and has also recently finished her CPA in 2020.
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Dr. Hayley See BBiomedSc (Hons), PhD, GradDipPH
Hayley has worked in the respiratory research space for 15 years, with experience in administration, laboratory, healthcare, and military settings. Hayley has been a part of the TSANZ team since 2015.
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Dr. Ezinne Igwe BSc, MSc, PhD
Ezinne works as Clinical Research Analyst at TSANZ, where she manages the TSANZ Clinical Quality Registries. This involves set up and engaging with internal and external stakeholders as well as applying relevant research skills to conduct statistical analysis and develop reports that translate data for educational purposes and clinical improvement.
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Ms. Jacqueline Dawkins BIGS, DEUF Jacky joined the TSANZ in April 2018 as the Membership Coordinator before moving to the Continuing Education Coordinator role in October 2019. Jacky holds a Bachelor of International and Global Studies from the University of Sydney, as well as a Diplôme d’Études Universitaires Françaises (DEUF) from Université Jean Moulin 3 in Lyon, France. Jacky is experienced in sales and marketing having worked in a large multi-national company in Sydney prior to joining TSANZ.
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Ms. Ivana Garner BA (Hons), DipPubEdit
Ivana brings to TSANZ her strong industry experience, having worked for 11 years in publishing as an indexer, senior editor, and project manager. These skills allow her to flourish in her role as Clinical and Awards Administration Officer, which deals with the production of position papers, guidelines, reports, and other written work.
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Dr. Kylie Monro MIPH, MA, PhD
As the Membership Coordinator for TSANZ, Kylie is responsible for all membership matters and performs office administration tasks and communication with members including eNews. Kylie also oversees the Professional Standards Subcommittee, and organises branch events and meetings within the Society. Kylie enjoys providing quality service to members and encouraging members to be more actively engaged with the work of TSANZ. Previously Kylie has performed a similar role for the Public Health Association of Australia. With extensive experience in international health and development, Kylie has worked in a diverse range of policy and research settings, including both government and non-government organisations. Kylie has a PhD in medical anthropology, focused on maternal and child health care among Tibetan refugees, as well as a Master of International Public Health and a Master of Arts (Anthropology and Development Studies). She is passionate about promoting human rights, particularly the rights of all to access quality health care.
Outside of work, Kylie finds contentment in simply spending time with her family and sharing her lifelong love of learning with her son. Major interests currently being indulged through their adventures in homeschooling include dance history, ancient history, Latin and Classical Greek.
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Mr. Christopher Le BSc, MPH (PP)
After completing a Bachelor of Science (Human Biology) at the Australian National University, Christopher identified public health as an area where he could pursue his ambitions of making an impact on the population. Chasing after this dream, Christopher completed a Master of Public Health (Professional Practice) at The University of Sydney. During his Masters degree, Christopher undertook an internship at the Ministry of Health, where he made substantial contributions, was a lead author in a paper due for publication, and helped in the development of one of NSW’s flagship public health initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of young children.
In his free time, Christopher enjoys team oriented sports, playing a pivotal role in his local indoor soccer team's success and eventual grand final victory. He also enjoys logic and problem solving, and has worked casually as a Rubik's cube tutor.
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Mr. Max Campbell BA (Hons), MA
Max is passionate about work and programs that directly help improve the community. Max brings 14 years of strong work experience with him to TSANZ, and has an extensive background in state government, particularly within the Human Services field. Max studied Ancient History and Archaeology for his undergraduate degree and has also completed a Masters in Museum and Heritage Studies, which he hopes will one day allow him to assist communities to tell their stories to others and take ownership of their past.
Ms. Claudia Brooks BSc
Claudia is the Communications and Events Officer at TSANZ, joining the team in January 2021. She brings with her a deep passion for the non profit sector, having worked in marketing, communications and fundraising for a cancer research clinical trials group and a charity focused on finding a cure for rare diseases. Claudia relishes the opportunity to undertake another position within the medical non profit niche at TSANZ.
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Ms. Laura Mitchell BOT (Hons)
Laura is the Registry Project Officer at TSANZ. In this role, Laura coordinates the Australasian Severe Asthma Registry. Laura manages the registry, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the registry is operational. In this role, she supports sites to contribute to the registry and communicates progress to interested parties including participants, ethics and governance bodies, sponsors, and health experts. Laura holds an Honours degree in Occupational Therapy (Class I) from the University of Sydney. As an occupational therapist, Laura has clinical experience in paediatric tertiary hospitals and community mental health settings. Laura has extensive experience in Australasian registry research, having previously coordinated a large quality of life study for people born with complex congenital heart disease. In these roles, Laura was a keen instigator and contributor to quality improvement projects and translating these into policy, procedures and/or practice.
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