Perth USAsia

Professor Gordon Flake
Chief Executive Officer
Professor Gordon Flake is the founding CEO of the Perth USAsia Centre at The University of Western Australia. Professor Flake is one of Australia’s leading authorities on the Indo-Pacific, with a particular specialisation on Korea having spent nearly three decades focused on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia.
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Shelby Crookes
Chief Operating Officer
Shelby Crookes is the Chief Operating Officer at the Perth USAsia Centre and provides high level strategic and operational leadership for all Centre activities across programming, research, events and partnerships.
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Lisa Cluett
Communications and Outreach Director
Dr Lisa Cluett is the Communications and Outreach Director at the Perth USAsia Centre. She provides leadership in communication, media, network building and stakeholder engagement to support the Centre's mission of strengthening relationships and strategic thinking across the Indo-Pacific region.
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Jeffrey Wilson
Research Director
Dr Jeffrey Wilson is the Research Director at the Perth USAsia Centre. He provides leadership and strategic direction in developing the Centre’s research program across its publications, policy and dialogue activities.
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Kyle Springer
Senior Analyst
Kyle Springer is the Senior Analyst at the Perth USAsia Centre. He provides high-level program assistance and develops the think tank and external outreach programs of the Centre. Kyle also directs the Centre's Indonesia programs and convenes policy workshops focussed on Australia-Indonesia relations.
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Tammy Wayne-Elliot
Senior Media and PR Advisor
Tammy Wayne-Elliot is the Senior PR and Media Advisor for the Perth USAsia Centre. She is responsible for public relations, media liaison and marketing and oversees the Centre's external profile.
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Tracy Baker
Finance Manager
As the Finance Manager, she provides advice and support in relation to the financial administration, compliance and reporting aspects of the Centre’s operations.
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Hanh Tran
Finance Manager
Hanh has been with UWA since 2013 to provide financial, HR and administrative support to various portfolios.
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Melinda Mounsey
Outreach Officer
Melinda Mounsey is the Outreach Officer at the Perth USAsia Centre. She has been with the Centre since 2017, and is responsible for maintaining the Centre’s CRM and reporting on stakeholder engagement.
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Lisa Leitch
Executive Officer
Lisa Leitch is the Executive Officer at the Perth USAsia Centre. 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.
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Gemma King
Research Assistant
Gemma King is a Research Assistant at the Perth USAsia Centre. She supports and contributes to the Centre’s research efforts through various programs and publications.
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Emily Davies
Program Coordinator
Emily Davies is the Program Coordinator at the Perth USAsia Centre and is responsible for planning and coordinating a range of activities to lead the delivery of the Centre’s programs and provide advice and support to the Leadership Team in relation to the development, delivery and reporting aspects across all Centre outputs.
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