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Born in Lebanon, Siham Matar (MA Ed (USYD), BS (AUB), Grad Dip Ed (UNSW), Cert IV Training & Assessment (Management Consultancy International)) studied at the American University of Beirut where she obtained a Bachelor Degree in Medical Sciences. She worked as a Pathology Scientist in Lebanon and as a Pathology Scientific Officer at Mayne’s Pathology Laboratories, Sydney. She is a member of the Medical Association of Australian Scientists. After finishing her Diploma of Education and Masters Degree in Leadership in Education, Siham has worked as a Science and Arabic Language Educator at the primary, secondary, tertiary and adult education levels. Siham is currently the LOTE Coordinator at Holy Saviour School, an Arabic tutor at CCE, University of Sydney and a Science Sessional Lecturer at ACU, Sydney.

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Shannon Matchett is a solicitor with the ODPP, currently practising in Wagga Wagga. Previously, he prosecuted in Parramatta and the Sydney West Trial Courts. Shannon graduated from the University of New England in 2018 while employed as a researcher in criminology, focusing on family law and judicial interpretations of the ‘best interests of the child’. His major research interest is how psychology and the law intersect. He has previously presented CPD seminars on extra-curial punishment and tribal punishments. He is currently working on a presentation on assessing demeanour/body language, and the perils of armchair psychology in the jury room.

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Christopher Matthew is a well respected experimental archaeologist and authority on ancient warfare. The author of several books and journals articles on the subject, Christopher is a lecturer of ancient history at the Australian Catholic University.

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Hilary May Black. Tutor of CCE

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Shilpa Mayannavar is a Lecturer at the School of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Sydney. She received her PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India in 2020. Her doctoral research was focused on the design of hardware accelerators for application specific neural processing. Her research interests include Processor Design, Neural Networks, Neural Network Hardware (Neural Accelerators), VLSI Design and Embedded Systems.

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Daria Mazzanti gained her PhD in Philosophy at the University of Rome, La Sapienza. Her specialist areas are: aesthetics, political philosophy, sociology and pedagogic history. She is currently lecturing at the University of Sydney in the Centre for Continuing Education. Daria has published academic papers on the education theory. At present, she is writing a book on an aesthetics topic.

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Dr Allan McCay is Deputy Director of The Sydney Institute of Criminology and an Academic Fellow at the University of Sydney's Law School. He coordinates the Legal Research units at the Sydney Law School, and lectures in Criminal Law.

Named by Australasian Lawyer as one of one of the most influential lawyers of 2021 for his work in neurotechnology, criminal law and human rights, he is a member of the Management Committee of the Julius Stone Institute of Jurisprudence at the University of Sydney, and an Affiliate Member of the Centre for Agency, Values, and Ethics, at Macquarie University.

Allan trained as a solicitor in Scotland, practised as a commercial litigator in Hong Kong with the global law firm Baker McKenzie, and has been admitted to practice in two Australian jurisdictions. He is also experienced in providing continuing professional development to the legal profession in areas as diverse as behavioural legal ethics, and legal aspects of neurotechnology.

His first book (with Michael Sevel), Free Will and the Law: New Perspectives is published by Routledge. His second book (with Nicole Vincent and Thomas Nadelhoffer) is entitled Neurointerventions and the law: Regulating human mental capacity and is published by Oxford University Press.

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The times are changing faster than ever – technologically, demographically, economically. Today, it is imperative that organisations and leaders observe the changes, understand the shifts and respond to the trends. Mark McCrindle is a social analyst with an international renown for tracking emerging issues, researching social trends and analysing customer segments. A regular commentator for prominent media channels, Mark’s understanding of the key social trends as well as his engaging communication style places him in high demand in the press, on radio and on various television shows. His advisory firm counts amongst its clients more than 100 of Australia’s largest companies and he is regularly commissioned to deliver strategy and advice to the boards and executive committees of some of Australia’s leading organisations. His highly valued research and reports have developed his regard as an expert demographer, futurist and social commentator. Mark brings a fresh approach to his research based boardroom briefings, executive workshops, strategy sessions and keynotes. Armed with the latest findings and presented in a customised and relevant way, Mark is an in-demand communicator. Mark McCrindle, BSc (Psychology), MA, is the author of three new books on emerging trends and social change. The ABC of XYZ: Understanding the Global Generations published by UNSW Press, Word Up: A Lexicon and Guide to Communication in the 21st Century published by Halstead Press and The Power of Good published by Hybrid Publishers.

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Malia McCutcheon. Tutor of CCE

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Peter is MD of The Agency Register, Australia’s pre-eminent agency search consultancy (www.agencyreg.com.au) and has created high value relationships for delivering the brands of clients such as the ABC, Aldi Stores, Commonwealth Bank, Domino’s Pizzas, Foster’s Group, General Mills, Harley-Davidson, Hungry Jack’s, Musica-Viva, Real Insurance, 7-Eleven, and Tourism Australia.

'I continue to be fascinated by the power of brands, their diversity, and the resilience of the well managed ones – even if, at times, they fail to keep their promise. Whether it’s a tangible or intangible brand offering, commercial or non-commercial outcomes, a brand is the window into the integrity of the organisation – so it’s critical to get the foundations right!'

In tandem with his very hands-on MD role, Peter teaches Brand Management in Master’s programs at University of Sydney, is a Visiting Lecturer in the MBA program at University of Canterbury, Christchurch, and Adjunct Professor (Brand Communications) at Boston University. He is currently undertaking a PhD in ‘branding’ with a specific focus on the retail environment. Peter is also the only external member of Parramatta Mission’s Commercial Committee.

Brand management roles at Warner Lambert and American Home Products have built his strategic marketing foundations. While agency management roles, in Australia and North America, working closely with clients such as Bristol Myers, Hanes Corp., Mars Inc., McDonald’s, PepsiCo, and Procter & Gamble have enriched his understanding of holistic brand communications.

He holds a B.Com (Marketing), MBA (International Business), is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a corporate member of the St James Ethics Centre. Also, since early 2006 Peter has contributed to The Australian national newspaper on key marketing/advertising industry developments & issues.

Married to a New Zealand wife, with three Canadian born daughters, and an Aussie son, Peter’s family loyalty is frequently put under severe stress when watching Australia compete against most international sports' brands.