Staff
Principal
Tiffany Donnelly BA (Hons) MA PhD
Tiffany Donnelly received her doctorate in English Literature from the University of Queensland. Her research has centred on the literature and drama of the Victorian period. Dr Donnelly was appointed Principal of The Women’s College in January 2020, and is responsible for all aspects of the College’s operations. She is an ex-officio member of the College Council and resides on-site.
Vice Principal
Olivia Murphy BA (Hons I) MPhil DPhil
Olivia Murphy is an alumna of the Women’s College. During her time at College she received a Bachelor of Arts with First-Class Honours and the University Medal in English. She also holds a Masters of Philosophy from the University of Sydney. A recipient of the James Fairfax-Oxford Australia Fund scholarship, she received her Doctor of Philosophy in English from Oxford University in 2011. She has held teaching and research positions at Oxford, Murdoch University and the University of Sydney, where she recently completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. The Vice Principal has oversight of a combination of academic, operational and business-related activities; in particular, the Teaching Fellow, Academic Tutorial and Academic Assistant Programs.
Business Manager
Jocelyn Palmer BA (SportsAdmin) MA
The Business Manager is responsible for the efficient financial management and reporting of financial activities to the College Council and its Finance Committee. The College’s IT provision is also a key responsibility. The Business Manager is available for students to discuss their financial matters.
Assistant Business Manager
Tina Leung BA MComm
The Assistant Business Manager provides support to the Business Manager in managing college financials, research and data analysis. She is also responsible for daily accounting operations and oversees office administration.
Dean of Students
Meredith Garlick BA (Hons) MFA
The Dean of Students manages the Resident Assistant and co-curricular programs at the College. The day-to-day wellbeing of students is her first priority.
Executive Assistant
Romy Fung BLibStud
The Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the Principal and Vice Principal. She is secretary to the Council and its Committees.
Registrar
Anne-Maree McCarthy MMgt (MGSM)
Anne-Maree McCarthy has extensive experience in the management of domestic and international student recruitment and admissions in the tertiary and secondary education sectors. The Registrar manages the applications and admissions process for new students, and has responsibility for building the College’s capacity to attract a diverse range of residential and affiliate applicants.
Admissions Assistant
Melissa Capel DipEd
The Admissions Assistant assists the Registrar with the admission of new students as well as assisting with student recruitment communications and promotional activities.
Co-Curricular Manager
Tristan Liles BMgt (Sp&Ex)
The Co-Curricular Manager oversees the key student co-curricular activities (sporting, cultural and community) during the academic year, and supports the general student life at the College.
Reception Co-ordinator
Trish Sharp
Trish Sharp is the friendly face at the College Reception. With her team of student or duty receptionists, the Reception Co-ordinator is the first point of contact for students at College, taking payments and general enquiries as well as dealing with administrative matters.
Email: reception@thewomenscollege.edu.au
Alumnae and Philanthropy Co-ordinator
Hannah Heading
The Alumnae and Philanthropy Co-ordinator is responsible for enhancing the alumnae community and overseeing fundraising and bequests.
Manager, Conference & Events
Gineke de Haan BHM, MArchSci
The Conference Manager oversees the scheduling and running of events and conferences at the College, both in semester, and the summer and winter breaks.
Conference & Events Assistant
Marie-Laure Aymonier BBus
The Conference & Events Assistant assists the Manager with the scheduling and running of events and conferences at the College, both in semester, and the summer and winter breaks.
Facilities Manager
Danny Wetherall
The Facilities Manager looks after all maintenance and facilities related matters in the College. He also supervises the College’s renovation and capital works programs.
Maintenance Officer
Jason Cooke
The Maintenance Officer assists the Facilities Manager with general maintenance of the College.
Executive Housekeeper
Lorna Siah-Reisner Dip HCA
Lorna Siah-Reisner manages the College’s housekeeping. She creates our beautiful flower displays.
Assistant Housekeeper
Justine Liu Dip Hotel Mgmt
Justine Liu assists the Executive Housekeeper in the operational functions of the College.
Catering Manager
Karen Thomas
Karen Thomas runs the College kitchen for our catering contractor, Trippas White Group. Her key focus as site manager is to keep up the Women’s College’s reputation for the best College food in Sydney. Karen trained in England as a chef, working in hotels and restaurants in London and Sydney before moving into contract catering.
Special Projects
Mary McGuirk
Mary McGuirk oversees special projects for the Principal.