Our People
Our Board
Guy Milson – Chair
Beth Hoskins – Treasurer
Martin Purcell – Secretary
Bob Kirk – Non-Executive Director
David Noble – Non-Executive Director
Louise Clegg – Non-Executive Director
Duncan Taylor – Non-Executive Director
Vero Joseph – Non-Executive Director
Michelle Freebody – Non-Executive Director
Our Team
Bella Lesslie
Centre Manager
Bella has over 12 years experience in academic publishing and online education working with universities and private higher ed providers. A qualified editor with a Bachelor of Arts Communications and International Studies, Graduate Certificate in Publishing and a Masters of Teaching. Bella understands the benefits of a supportive learning community for regional students.
Cathy McNiven
Centre Coordinator
Cathy’s background is in Small Business Management and is currently an online student with CSU studying a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Marketing. This gives her a good understanding of the pressures faced by regional students. Cathy has run her family business locally for nine years and loves nothing more than to support students in achieving their study goals.
Naomi Croker
Education and Administration Support
Naomi Has experience as a student and a student ambassador with CUC. She is currently studying for an undergraduate degree with CSU, a Bachelor's Degree in Equine Science and has a background in human and equine Bowen therapy. Naomi was born and bred in the Upper Lachlan and is very passionate about giving back to the community.