Our People
Our Staff
Michelle Sanson
Centre Manager
Michelle is a Norfolk Island resident and passionate advocate for inclusive, community-based learning. She has a strong background in university teaching and student advisory and coordination roles at universities in Australia. She holds a PhD in Law (International Law), Master of Education (Adult Education), Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Management).
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Lotus Rana
Learning Support Officer
Lotus is a proud Pitcairn descendent who is passionate about transformative education. She has experience working across several professional roles in the Australian university sector. Lotus holds a Bachelor of Marketing and Media (Macquarie University), a Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Service (University of Sydney), and a Master of Research (Macquarie University). She is currently undertaking a PhD in Critical Indigenous Studies, also through Macquarie University.
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Andrew Seaton
Learning Support Officer
Andrew (Andy) has a background in the vocational education and training (VET) sector, with a focus on competency training and assessment. He is a great resource for all the TAFE students on the island studying trades and the like. He has a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety; and a Diploma of Hospitality Management.
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Zara Elliott
Learning Support Officer
Zara’s background is in biosciences and health sciences, with experience lecturing for Bachelor of Health Science and Advanced Diploma courses and supervising student clinics. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Microbiology/Biochemistry); Advanced Diploma Nutrition; Advanced Diploma Naturopathy; Advanced Diploma Western Herbal Medicine; Certificate IV Clinical Classification and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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CUCNI Board Members
David Buffett, Chair Sharon Nicol, Deputy Chair Madeleine Lawler, Secretary Margaret Christian, Member Mary Christian-Bailey, Member Gaye Evans, Member Susan Prior, Member Chris Ronan, Member