Governance
The OTARC Advisory Committee meets quarterly to oversee the Centre’s direction and operations.
Our decision-making is delegated across its staff members. We also comply with various La Trobe University policies and processes, and are obliged to report our activities regularly.
However, we rely on the input of our Advisory Committee members:
- to ensure our long-term sustainability
- to provide advice on maximising the value of the generous bequest we received from Mrs Olga Tennison AO
- to represent community perspectives on our overall strategic direction.
All of these members volunteer their time, for which we are very grateful.
Advisory committee members
Chair, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre Advisory Committee
Prof Richard Gray
Theme Lead, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research Industry & Industry Engagement Office)
William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Founder and Chief Enabling Officer, I CAN Network Ltd
Chief Executive Officer, AMAZE
Autism Advocate, Monash University
Roger Foenander
Finance Executive
Director, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
Josie Haddrick
Director of Philanthropy, Office of Alumni & Advancement, La Trobe University
Doug Scobie
Centre Manager, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
Sharon Barry
Executive Director, Inclusive Education Division, Department of Education (Vic)
Krystal Cronin
Michelle Kassis