UC CIRI Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of enthusiastic and committed UC staff and students who oversee the activities of UC CIRI.
Terms of Reference for the UC CIRI Executive Committee
Stirling Sharpe is a descendant of the Awabakal people (Newcastle, NSW), a Lecturer in Sports Management and is currently undertaking a PhD. Stirling is Chair of the UC CIRI Executive Committee.
Email Stirling at stirling.sharpe@canberra.edu.au
Dr Petra Buergelt is an Assistant Professor Psychology in the Faculty of Health
Email Petra at petra.buergelt@canberra.edu.au
Arvind Reddy is the Manager, Funded Research in the Research and Innovation portfolio.
Email Arvind at arvind.reddy@canberra.edu.au
Dr David Spillman is Mallion (eagle), Bunda (red kangaroo), strongly connected and obligated to Country cared for by Karilkiyalu, Ngemba speaking people from south of Brewarrina, NSW. David is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education.
Email David at david.spillman@canberra.edu.au
Erica Walls-Nichols is Project Manager for the Economic Participation of Indigenous Communities (EPIC) Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) bid, in the Office of Indigenous Leadership.
Email Erica at erica.walls-nichols@canberra.edu.au
Jonathan Ward is the Research Services Manger for the Faculty of Health
Email Jonathan at jonathan.ward@canberra.edu.au
Benny Wilson belongs to Jagera country, around the southern suburbs of Meanjin (Brisbane). Benny is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education
Email Benny at ben.wilson@canberra.edu.au
The University of Canberra Acknowledges the Ngunnawal People as the traditional custodians of the land on which our University stands. We are proud to support and work with our local, regional and national Indigenous People.