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Key contacts in the International Portfolio

Role Contact details Responsibilities
Director, International Ms Sandra Meiras Responsible for the implementation of the University's international strategy.
Executive Assistant to the Director, International Ms Susan Woodbury Assists the Director, International.
Executive Officer Ms Sheelagh Douglas Primary liaison for human resources and finance for the International Portfolio.
International Leaders Program Manager Ms Shirley Xu Delivers customised training for emerging and senior leaders from government, industry and academia.
International Development Manager (Resources) Mr Thomas Soem Leads the identification, development and management of international projects and engagement opportunities in strategic-directed research, capacity building and mobility (focused on grants and tenders) with multilateral organisations and bilateral government agencies, including the AusAID Public Sector Linkages Program.
International Media and Communications Manager Mr Richard North Management of all media and communications functions to support the portfolio, including the University of Sydney World Magazine.
General Manager of the Confucius Institute Ms Xing Jin Manages the activities of the Confucius Institute to promote Chinese language and culture.

Regional experts

Contact Area of responsibility
Ms Mary Wang China
Dr Brenda Kranz South-East Asia
Ms Amanda Sayan South Asia
Ms Victoria Romaniuk Americas
Ms Sandra Margon Europe and the Middle East
Mr David Boyd and Ms June Kim North East Asia
Vacant Africa
Ms Kate Lollback Pacific