Academic Team

As a team we walk beside our students to support them in reaching their learning goals on their terms. Since we first opened our doors, we have proudly supported thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to learn, grow, and succeed. To ensure that our students feel safe, supported, and understood throughout their Tranby learning journey, our accredited programs are trained and facilitated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators, wherever possible. Our courses are designed with Mob, for Mob and are delivered by Indigenous and non-Indigenous trainers who are passionate about self-determination through education. Many of our trainers have previously been Tranby students themselves, which is living proof of the strong connections our students make.
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DR BELINDA RUSSON

CEO

Proud Yugambeh woman

Dr Belinda Russon is an Yugambeh woman, and the CEO of Tranby Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd. Belinda is an experienced lawyer and education activist, and has extensive research experience in Indigenous legal, human rights, social justice, and educational issues. Belinda holds a BA, LLB, LLM (Human Rights and Social Justice) and a Doctorate of Juridical Science. She received a Churchill Fellowship in 2013 and a Fulbright Scholarship in 2017.

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Brendan Pigram

General Manager 

Proud Gamilaroi man

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Krista Christensen

Director of Indigenous Engagement and Learning

Trainer and Assessor

Proud Wormini and Dhunghatti woman

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Nancy Davis

Compliance Director
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Eleesa Collis

Learning Designer
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Dirk Drieberg

Academic Director
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Claire Freeman

Student Support Officer

Proud Meriem Mer Woman

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Debrah Riley-Salmon

Student Support Officer

Proud Wiradjuri woman

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Michael Weir

Trainer and Assessor

Proud Wiradjuri man

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Judy Curtain

Trainer and Assessor
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Cobina Crawford

Trainer and Assessor
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