Meet our team
At UQ College, your success is our priority.
Our team are the heart of our community. They are a dedicated group of academics and professional staff committed to providing the guidance, care, and expertise you need to thrive at UQ College and UQ.
We are here to support every step of your learning journey, ensuring you feel empowered, included, and ready for university life and beyond.
Executive leadership team
Julian Wilson
CEO
Kellie Brady
Associate Director, Student and Corporate Services
Kate Galati
Associate Director, Business Development
Scott Leisemann
Associate Director, Academic Pathways and Programs
Iain Mathieson
Associate Director, English Pathways and Programs
Nathan Benson
Associate Director, Projects, Data and Systems
Dulip Ranasinghe
Financial Controller
Senior management team
The Senior Leadership Team guides the College's mission of knowledge leadership and excellence, ensuring all programs and services deliver a consistent flow of high-quality, well-prepared students to The University of Queensland. They set the standard for integrity, courage, and vision within our community.
Paul Forster
Senior Academic Manager Bridging English
Christopher Nuttall
Senior Academic Manager Integrated English and Concurrent Support
Stephen Walker
Senior Academic Manager, Assessment
Ash Moor
Senior Manager Academic Pathways and Programs
Andrew Cowan
Senior Manager Academic Pathways and Programs
Janet Nibbs
Senior Manager Student Administration and Welfare Services
Maria Blesilda Garcia
Senior Manager Academic Administration & Compliance
Student Welfare Advisers
This is your first point of contact for personal, mental health, or non-academic welfare support. Our dedicated advisers provide a safe, confidential, and caring environment to discuss any challenges, offering guidance and connecting you with essential resources both on-campus and in the wider community.
Nabeela Ehsan
Kelly Houston
Student Success Advisers
Our Student Success Advisers are specialist tutors and academic coaches who focus on developing your learning strategies and academic performance. They help you transition to the rigor of a university-level study.
Alison Usher
English programs
Nina Kaipia
English programs
Victoria Russel
Academic programs
Karla Portch
Academic programs
Business Development Regional Managers
Kate Galati
Associate Director, Business Development (Middle East and Europe)
Shangyang Guo
Business Development Manager – Partnerships (Greater China)
Mauro Leguizamon
Business Development Manager – Partnerships (Latin America)
Annu Tamura
Business Development Manager – Partnerships (Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore)