Our Branch

Phillip Fredericks

Associate Director, Global Partnerships

Phillip has over 20 years of international education experience across the higher education, study abroad and exchange, English language (ELICOS), and continuing education sectors.

As Associate Director, Global Partnerships, Phillip leads the University of Adelaide’s international partnership strategy and engagement activities across university, corporate, government and sponsor partners.

Phillip holds a BA (Hons I), BCom, and Masters of International Relations and Asian Politics from the University of Queensland.

Chen Wang

Global Partnerships Manager (North East Asia)

As a Global Partnerships Manager, Chen identifies, develops and strengthens the University’s partnerships in Northeast Asia and contributes to the development and implementation of the University’s global strategy.

Chen has held a number of roles in the higher education sector, including international admission and recruitment, student mobility, and learning and teaching support.

Chen is an alumna of the University of Adelaide (Master of Educational Studies and Graduate Diploma in Education), and also holds a Bachelor of Science from Ocean University of China.

Daniel Tackage

Global Partnerships Manager (North America and South Asia)

Daniel is a Global Partnerships Manager supporting the development and growth of the University’s partnerships in North America and South Asia.

He has previous experience in international student recruitment across a broad range of markets, in addition to experience in market research, brand management, and international business development.

Daniel is an alumnus of the University of Adelaide (Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) and Master of Commerce (Marketing)), and also holds a Diploma of Market Research from the Australian Market Research Society.

Rosa Pearson

Global Partnerships Manager (South East Asia, Middle East, Africa and Singapore)

Rosa is a Global Partnerships Manager leading the University’s engagement efforts across South East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Singapore.

She has a decade of experience working in partnerships and student recruitment for various universities, including ANU, the University of Canberra, and Bond University. She has also worked in consulting at KPMG and PwC, and most recently for the Australian Department of Education. Rosa holds a Master of Strategic Communication and a Bachelor of Communication (Advertising and Marketing) from the University of Canberra.

Susie Raneskold

Global Partnerships Manager (UK and Europe)

Susie has over 20 years’ experience in international education cooperation, relationship management, business development, student mobility, recruitment, and admissions. As a Global Partnerships Manager, Susanne manages and supports the University of Adelaide’s engagement with key strategic partners in the UK and Europe.

Susie previously worked at the University of South Australia and Flinders University in international recruitment and marketing roles, and as a recruitment manager for IDP Education in Sweden. Susie holds a Bachelor of Management (Marketing) from the University of South Australia.

Belinda Kon

Global Partnerships Officer

As a Global Partnerships Officer, Belinda supports the activation and growth of key partnerships in Southeast Asia. With over 20 years of experience in the higher education sector in Malaysia and Australia, she has expertise across articulation partnerships, international student recruitment, admissions, and scholarship and exchange programs.

Belinda previously worked in both faculty and International Recruitment teams at the University and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Information Systems) from Curtin University. She is also an Executive Committee member of the Women’s Professional Development Network (WPDN) at the University of Adelaide.

Celeste Yang

Global Partnerships Officer (on maternity leave)

As a Global Partnerships Officer, Celeste supports the activation and ongoing growth of partnerships in Southeast Asia. She also supports the development and implementation of the University’s international projects, including the Global Partnership Seed Funding Program and Articulation Partnership Development Framework.

Celeste joined the University in 2018, and previously worked in the International Admissions and International Business Development teams.

Celeste holds a Master of Teaching from the University of South Australia.

Julia Zhao

Global Partnerships Officer

As a Global Partnerships Officer, Julia supports the development and growth of key partnerships in Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia.

Prior to working in the Global Engagement Branch, Julia worked in the University’s Central Career Services team, supporting international students’ career readiness and managing international relations initiatives.

Julia holds a Master of Accounting and Marketing from the University of Adelaide.

Keith Rebello

Global Partnerships Officer

Keith supports the identification, activation and growth of key partnerships in North America and South Asia and contributes to the development and execution of partnership plans.

Prior to working at the University of Adelaide, Keith worked at the Queensland Department of Education International as a Marketing Officer. He also worked as a Project Officer in the Education Queensland International Study Tours Team.

Keith holds a Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences) from the University of Queensland and a Certificate IV in Project Management.

Noe Trevino

Global Partnerships Officer

As a Global Partnerships Officer, Noe supports the development and growth of key partnerships in the UK and European region.

Noe has held a number of roles at the University of Adelaide prior to working in the Global Engagement Branch, including Admissions Support Officer, Agreements Support Officer, and Accommodation Officer.

Noe holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Linh Le

Manager, Recruitment and Partnerships (Vietnam)

Linh has more than 15 years’ experience working in the education industry, predominantly focused on English language and secondary education.

As the Manager, Recruitment and Partnerships (Vietnam), Linh coordinates and supports the execution of Global Partnership servicing plans, including transnational initiatives and partner engagement plans in Vietnam.

Linh holds a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Southern University and a Bachelor of Arts from Vietnam National University.

Dr Vanessa Carne-Cavagnaro

Manager - Global Analytics

Vanessa is responsible for providing high-level data and analysis of key metrics to help support decision-making, draft briefings and partnership reports, and report on branch and University partnership activities.

Prior to her role with the University of Adelaide, Vanessa worked as a postdoctoral research scientist at the University of California, Davis. Vanessa also worked in the Research Graduate School, University Planning and Statistics team, and Global Engagement team at Monash University.

Vanessa has a PhD from the University of Adelaide (Science) and a B. Sc (Hons) from Flinders University.

Dr Jett Zivkovic

Global Analytics Officer

As the Global Analytics Officer, Jett is pivotal in analysing international engagement metrics and delivering reports that shape strategic initiatives for senior university executives. He leverages a strong background in research project management and sophisticated data analysis, developed through his doctoral studies, laboratory management, and work as a clinical data analyst.

Jett earned his PhD in Neuroscience from Flinders University, conducting interdisciplinary research on mood disorders with international collaborators.

Amelia Aranda Del Castillo

Manager International Agreements

Amelia provides advice on policy and procedures in relation to establishing and renewing international agreements, manages all aspects of the international agreements life cycle, and coordinates the drafting of agreement documents.

Prior to working at the University of Adelaide, Amelia held a number of senior roles in Peru, including as the Head of the Quality Assurance Office at Citibank-Peru and Head of the Portfolio Risk Control Office at Santander Central Hispano Bank.

Amelia holds a Bachelor of Accounting.

Mariela Sotelo

International Compliance & Agreements Officer

Mariela has over 15 years’ experience in administration across various industries in Australia and Peru.

As the International Compliance & Agreements Officer at the University of Adelaide, Mariela ensures international engagements are assessed and processed according to policies, procedures and foreign compliance obligations, and provides support on the implementation, establishment and review of agreements.

She has a Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpretation, a Diploma of Business Administration, and a Diploma of Work, Health and Safety.

Rosanna Galvin

Manager Global Engagement and Intelligence

Rosanna oversees engagement, marketing and communications activities that support the University of Adelaide’s international partnership framework, including inbound and outbound international visits, events and briefing documents.

Prior to joining the University, Rosanna worked in the Australian Trade and Investment Commission’s international education team and at The Palladium Group. With more than 13 years’ experience in higher education, Rosanna has also worked in communications, media and marketing roles at UniSA and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China.

Jasmin Weatherley

Global Intelligence & Engagement Senior Officer

Jasmin develops and reviews briefs, presentations and other communication material to promote and support the development and delivery of the University of Adelaide's global engagement activities.

Prior to working at the University of Adelaide, Jasmin held various communications roles in the government, private and not-for-profit sectors, including as a Media Advisor to the Leader of the Opposition in South Australia.

Jasmin is an alumna of the University of Adelaide (Bachelor of Media).  

Courtney Grindrod

Global Intelligence & Engagement Officer

Courtney is responsible for managing inbound visits for representatives from international universities, organisations, and government bodies. She provides expertise in logistics management and visit protocol, in addition to coordinating onshore engagement and partnership events.

Prior to her role at the University of Adelaide, Courtney worked as a venue coordinator for five venues with a not-for-profit organisation.

Courtney holds a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Diploma of Event Management.