Professor Gordon Flake Chief Executive Officer Gordon is the founding CEO of the Perth USAsia Centre. He is one of Australia’s leading authorities on the Indo-Pacific and specialises in Korea, having spent nearly three decades focused on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. more details >
Shelby Crookes Chief Operating Officer Shelby provides high-level strategic and operational leadership across the Centre's programming, research, events and partnerships. more details >
Dr Lisa Cluett External Relations Director Lisa joined the Centre in 2016 and provides leadership across communication, media, stakeholder outreach and engagement. more details >
Dr Kate O’Shaughnessy Research Director Kate leads the Centre’s research programs across the Indo-Pacific. She has 16 years’ experience with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and an academic background in Indonesian language and history. more details >
Tracy Baker Finance Manager Tracy manages the Centre's finances, budgeting, reporting and compliance. more details >
Aliah Bogdanich Digital Communications Officer Aliah is responsible for the Centre's digital platforms and content. more details >
James Bowen Policy Fellow James produces research and analysis on energy, climate, geoeconomics and broader processes of Indo-Pacific integration. He was a Non-Resident Research Fellow at the Centre from 2018 to 2020. more details >
Hayley Channer Senior Policy Fellow Based in Canberra, Hayley produces analysis on foreign and defence policy in the Indo-Pacific, engages with key stakeholders, and builds the Centre’s domestic and international network. more details >
Emily Davies Program Coordinator Emily leads delivery of the Centre’s programs and provides support to the leadership team. more details >
Ryan Gibson Media and Communications Coordinator Ryan oversees the Centre’s external profile and is responsible for developing and coordinating marketing and promotional campaigns. more details >
Gemma King Research and Program Associate Gemma supports and contributes to the Centre’s research efforts through various programs and publications. more details >
Lisa Leitch Administrative Officer Lisa holds a Bachelor in Accounting and Business Law from Edith Cowan University and has worked at The University of Western Australia for over 22 years. more details >
Dr Huong Le Thu Principal Policy Fellow Based in Brisbane, Huong is a world-renowned expert on security and foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. more details >
Melinda Mounsey Outreach Officer Melinda is responsible for the Centre’s customer relationship management and reporting on stakeholder engagement. more details >
Madeleine Quy Digital Communications Officer Madeleine is responsible for the Centre's digital platforms and content. more details >
Therese Sanders Business Advisor Therese leads the Centre’s regulatory compliance, governance and performance measurement. more details >
Tegan Van Gramberg Stakeholder Relations Officer Tegan plans and coordinates the Centre’s stakeholder outreach and engagement activities. more details >