Our People in the School of Social Sciences

Dean's Unit

Adam Possamai  Professor Adam Possamai (opens in a new window)
Acting Dean, School of Social Sciences 
Gabrielle Drake  Associate Professor Gabrielle Drake (opens in a new window)
Acting Deputy Dean
Associate Dean (Engagement)
Dr Ana Rodas  Dr Ana Rodas (opens in a new window)
Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) 
Kate Huppatz  Professor Kate Huppatz (opens in a new window)
Associate Dean (Research) 
Nida Denson  Associate Professor Nida Denson (opens in a new window)  
Associate Dean (Higher Degree Research)
Prof Joseph Cheer 

Professor Joseph Cheer (opens in a new window)
Associate Dean (International)  

Dr Corrinne Sullivan  Professor Corrinne Sullivan (opens in a new window)
Associate Dean (Indigenous Education)
Dr Rimple Mehta  Dr Rimple Mehta (opens in a new window)
Specialist Role (International Regional Lead - South Asia)
Dr Litea Meo-Sewebu 

Dr Litea Meo-Sewebu (opens in a new window)
Specialist Role (International Regional Lead - South Pacific)

Dr Garth Lean 

Dr Garth Lean (opens in a new window)
Specialist Role (International Country Lead - Vietnam)

JW  Dr Julie Wen (opens in a new window)
Specialist Role (International - China)
Sky Hugman 

Dr Sky Hugman (opens in a new window) 
Specialist Role (STARS Coordinator) 

Dr Teddy Nagaddya  Dr Teddy Nagaddya (opens in a new window)
Specialist Role (International Student Liaison Advisor)
Dr Kathleen Openshaw  Dr Kathleen Openshaw (opens in a new window)
Specialist Role (Equity and Diversity)
Lauren Marsh  Lauren Marsh
School Manager

Directors of Academic Programs

Emma Power Associate Professor Emma Power (opens in a new window)
Geography, Tourism, Planning and Humanitarian and Development Studies
Hong-Jae Park Dr Hong-Jae Park (opens in a new window)  
Social Work and Community Welfare
Tamara Watson Associate Professor Tamara Watson  (opens in a new window)
Criminology and Policing 
Joy Paton  Dr Joy Paton (opens in a new window) 
Art Therapy and Counselling 
Dr Amie Matthews Dr Amie Matthews (opens in a new window)
Anthropology and Sociology