The Governance Committee
The Governance Committee is a group of people who are interdependent with respect to information, resources, and skills and who seek to combine their efforts to achieve a common goal. The Governance Committee has members with complementary skills and generate synergy through a coordinated effort which allows each member to maximise their strengths and minimise their weaknesses.
Colleen White
Director of Operations - Emergency, Virtual care and Outpatients
Prof Peter Cameron
Director, Alfred Emergency Academic Centre, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Prehospital Emergency and Trauma Research, Health Services Research, Monash University
Rebecca Mattison
Deputy Director of Operations & Nursing Emergency, Virtual Care & Outpatients
A/Prof De Villiers Smit
Director Emergency Services Alfred Health, Program Director Emergency & Intensive Care.
Steering Committee
The AEAC Steering Committee serves as the guiding force behind the academic pursuits, priorities, and initiatives of the AEAC, encompassing innovation, research, education, and global systems development. Comprising of clinicians and operational leaders, each serving as the head of an academic stream, the committee orchestrates strategic direction to drive our mission forward. With a blend of expertise and vision, they ensure alignment with our overarching objectives and foster excellence across all domains.
Dr Eleanor Junckerstorff
Head of Education (Medical)
Dr Carl Luckhoff
Head of Innovation
Emily Monteath
Head of Education (Nursing)
Prof Biswadev Mitra
Head of Research
A/Prof Gerard O'Reilly
Head of Global Programs
Jessica Hocking
Head of Operations
Faculty
Our experienced faculty brings together a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm. Through innovative teaching methods and hands-on clinical training, the AEAC faculty empower learners to navigate the complexities of emergency care with confidence. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to advancing the standards of patient care, our faculty fosters a supportive learning environment where curiosity thrives and skills flourish.
Prof Simone Alexander
Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Braithwaite
Nurse Practitioner
Dr Adam Bystrzycki
Emergency Physician
Prof Peter Cameron
Director, Alfred Emergency Academic Centre, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Prehospital Emergency and Trauma Research, Health Services Research, Monash University
Dr Chris-Tin Cheng
Senior Radiology Registrar, Barwon Health
Prof Conor Deasy
Clinical Director, Unscheduled Care – Cork University Hospital
President of the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine
Nikki Farmer
Clinical Nurse Educator RUCN
A/Prof Chris Groombridge
Emergency Physician and Trauma Specialist
Kate Hancock
Clinical Placement Coordinator, RUCN
Jessica Hocking
Head of Operations, AEAC
Dr Arun Ilancheran
Emergency Physician, Intensivist & Hyperbaric Specialist
Dr Jenny Jamieson
Emergency Physician
Sarah Jenkins
Nurse Unit Manager, Emergency, Sandringham Hospital
A/Prof Paul Jennings
Senior Lecturer, Monash University & Paramedic, Ambulance Victoria
Dr Eleanor Junckertorff
Emergency Physician & Deputy Director Emergency Medicine - Education and Workforce
Dr Divya Karna
Emergency Physician
Dr Elissa Kennedy-Smith
Emergency Physician
Dr Rohan Laging
Deputy Director, Emergency Services Alfred Health Director, Sandringham Emergency Department
Claire Lobb
Nurse Practitioner & External Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator
Dr Carl Luckhoff
Emergency Physician and Deputy Director, Emergency Medicine – Operations
Dr Amit Maini
Emergency Physician
A/Prof Joseph Mathew
Emergency Physician & Co-Director of Emergency Medicine Training
Dr David McCreary
Emergency Physician and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Critical Care Research, Monash University
Eryn McGuinness
Clinical Nurse Educator, RUCN
Dr Rob Mitchell
Emergency Physician
Prof Dev Mitra
Emergency Physician and Head of the Emergency Research Unit, Director of Emergency Medicine Research
Dr Gavin Ng
Emergency Physician and Adjunct Lecturer, Monash University
Dr Mike Noonan
Emergency Physician & Trauma Consultant
A/Prof Gerard O'Reilly
Emergency Physician
Dr Georgina Phillips
Emergency Physician
Dr Luke Phillips
Emergency Physician
Dr Clare Richmond
Emergency Physician, Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine Specialist, Supervisor of Medical Training & State Retrieval Consultant
Dr Cristina Roman
Lead Pharmacist
Emma Saddington
Program Reform Lead, Medical Specialities Management
Claire Schepers
Clinical Nurse Educator
Dr Laura Scott
Emergency Physician
A/Prof De Villiers Smit
Director Emergency Services Alfred Health, Program Director Emergency & Intensive Care
Dr Jeremy Stevens
Emergency Physician
Oriana Tolo
Medical Sonographer
Dr Nicola Walsham
Emergency Physician, Deputy Director of Emergency Services, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Dr Binula Wickramarachchi
Emergency Physician and Adjunct Lecturer, Monash University
Hayley Baker
Associate Nurse Manager, Emergency
Dr Pan Kakridas
Emergency Physician
Emma Lim
Associate Nurse Manager, Emergency
Dr Sean Arendse
Emergency Physician
Dr Shawn Baxter
Emergency Physician
Carly McLachlan
Clinical Nurse Educator (Team Lead), RUCN
Lyndal Hodge
Clinical Nurse Educator, RUCN
Tara Bradley
Clinical Nurse Educator, RUCN
Operational Leadership Team
The AEAC Operational Leadership team consists of professionals with diverse expertise who collaborate closely with stream heads. From strategic planning to daily operations, this team synergises efforts to uphold efficiency, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement across all facets of our operations. Their collective dedication ensures our organisation remains at the forefront of excellence in emergency care delivery.
Cassandra O'Brien
Manager, External Education
Jessica Cowan
Program Manager, Nursing Education
Hayley Ball
Centre Coordinator
Katherine Sheridan
Project Manager, Innovation
Carly Talarico
Research Assistant
Melanie Wratten
Regional Emergency and Critical Care Systems Strengthening Initiative (RECSI) Project Manager
Christina Leahy
Global Programs Coordinator
Operational Delivery Team
The Operational Delivery team is a dynamic team, bringing a diverse range of skills and experience to the AEAC. Their primary objective is to coordinate and execute the Centre’s activities and deliverables across a spectrum of emergency care streams. Through meticulous planning and effective collaboration, they ensure seamless operational efficiency, contributing significantly to stakeholder satisfaction and the overall success of the organisation.
Angela Hodges
Health Education & Event Manager
Arjun Bhogal
Digital Content Producer
Ann-Maree Guirguis
Education Event & Project Manager
James Cameron
Health Education & Event Manager
Jessica Currie
Health Education & Event Manager
Nicole Doherty
Event Coordinator
Jessica Juncker
RUCN Program Administrator
Marianne Caparoso
Clerical Assistant
Research Team
Alfred Health Emergency has a seasoned team of researchers dedicated to evidence-based research, aiming to bolster best practices in emergency care across both pre-hospital and emergency department settings. The team is steadfast in its commitment to contributing to embed preventive measures, striving to reduce the necessity for emergency care initiation altogether. Through our dedication to research and prevention, they aim to redefine the standards of emergency healthcare delivery.
Professor Biswadev Mitra
Head of the Emergency Research Unit, Director of Emergency Medicine Research, and Emergency Consultant.
Professor Peter Cameron
Director, Alfred Emergency Academic Centre, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Prehospital Emergency and Trauma Research, Health Services Research, Monash University
Carly Talarico
Research Assistant
Abha Somesh
Research Nurse
Maddison Essery
Research Nurse
Melissa Drago
Research Nurse
Christine Koolstra
Research Nurse
Dr Bridget Laging
Associate Investigator and project lead of Palliative Care research
Cristina Roman
Lead Pharmacist Emergency Medicine & Associate Researcher
Ancelin McKimmie
The Australia New Zealand Trauma Registry (ANZTR) Manager
Sarah Menahem
The Australia New Zealand Trauma Registry (ANZTR) Project Officer
Alexander Olaussen
PhD Student
Myles Sri-Ganeshan
PhD Student
Fabienne Noordenbos
Master of Medicine Student from the Netherlands (6 month placement)
Meesha Pujitha
Research Clerk
Tiara Rachim
BMedSc (Honours) Student
