Professor Geoffrey Garrett

Chief Executive Officer

geoffrey.garrett@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9351 7249

Dr Geoffrey Garrett is founding CEO of the United States Studies Centre and Professor of Political Science at the University of Sydney. He was previously President of the Pacific Council on Internatio… more

Carlos Anleu

Internal Auditor

Carlos Anleu is currently enrolled at the University of Sydney working toward his Masters in Commerce and International Business. Originally from Guatemala, Carlos holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economic… more

Jenny Barlass

Media Projects Officer

jenny.barlass@sydney.edu.au

Jenny Barlass is a journalist and public relations professional with widespread experience in both Australia and the UK. She has worked in Sydney and London for over 20 years as a journalist, section … more

Susan Beale

Web & Communications Manager

susan.beale@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9036 5087

Before joining the US Studies Centre, Susan was responsible for the development and maintenance of the website of a government organisation. She managed a team producing communications materials for p… more

Minh Bui Jones

Editor, American Review

editor@americanreviewmag.com

Minh Bui Jones has worked in the media for more than 20 years (half of that time as editor). In 1997 he was nominated for a Walkley Award while working as a journalist at The Sydney Morning Herald. In… more

Amber D'Souza

Director of Marketing and External Relations

amber.dsouza@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9036 5085

Amber has been a student and staff member at the University of Sydney since 2003. During her time at the University, she has held positions in the central Marketing and Student Recruitment unit and in… more

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Luke Freedman

Research Assistant

Luke Freedman recently graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota where he majored in Political Science and Philosophy. He previously interned at the political news organisation Politico… more

Nina Fudala

Director of Media

n.fudala@bigpond.com

Phone: +61 409 321 918

Nina Fudala is a media and public relations professional, drawing on vast experience in mainstream journalism, senior roles in media management, international relations, public diplomacy and media tra… more

Dr Sean Gallagher

Chief Operating Officer

sean.gallagher@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9351 4601

Dr Sean Gallagher is Chief Operating Officer of the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney where he is a Research Associate in Higher Education. Gallagher is a founding member of the… more

Melissa Grah-McIntosh

Director of Events

melissa.grah-mcintosh@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9114 2067

Melissa’s background includes leading the corporate communications function of an organisation and the roles of event management, public relations and marketing. Melissa’s previous positio… more

Professor Margaret Levi

Chair in US Politics & Director of Research and Research Training at the US Studies Centre & Bacharach Professor of International Studies at the University of Washington

margaret.levi@gmail.com

Phone: +61 2 9114 0580

A Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Professor Margaret Levi took up her chair at the US Studies Centre in 2009. She also holds the position of Jere L. Bacharach Professor of Interna… more

Professor Bruce McKern

Professor of International Business & Director of the Business Leadership and Innovation programs

bruce.mckern@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9036 7100

Bruce joined the University of Sydney on a half-time basis as a Professor of International Business. His primary role is in the United States Studies Centre, as Director of the US Business Leadership … more

Alexey Mitko

Internal Auditor

Alexey was born in Russia, but spent most of his teenage years in Switzerland and the United States. Alex earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from The George Washington University (Washington… more

Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor

Associate Professor in American Politics & Director of Teaching and Learning

brendon.oconnor@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 9036 9206

Brendon joined the United States Studies Centre in 2009 as Associate Professor in American Politics. He was previously with the Department of Politics and Public Policy at Griffith University.… more

Nicole Phillips

Office Co-ordinator

nicole.phillips@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9351 7852

Nicole has recently returned to Australia after completing a Bachelors degree in International Studies and Italian at Indiana University. During her time in the United States, Nicole had the opportuni… more

Craig Purcell

Operations Manager

craig.purcell@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9351 7249

Craig has lived in Australia since 2004 and is originally from Glasgow, Scotland.… more

Cindy Tang

Finance & Administration Officer

cindy.tang@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9036 9227

Cindy has been working in accounting roles for more than five years; she has experience in financial accounting, management accounting and administration duties. Prior to joining the Centre, she worke… more

Amelia Trial

Student Affairs Officer

amelia.trial@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9036 5086

Amelia has recently moved to Australia from the US. She recently graduated with a Bachelors degree in History from the University of Connecticut. Before Joining the Centre she worked in a law office… more

Tara Wolfson

Events Coordinator

tara.wolfson@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9036 9165

Tara’s work background includes event, conference and venue management in Sydney, far north WA and QLD. She is experienced in all aspects of event planning and delivery on a variety of event typ… more