OUR PEOPLE

Independent Schools Australia staff work to serve members and promote and advocate for the Independent school sector.

Graham Catt
Chief Executive Officer

Shaun Rigby
Director, Public Affairs and Communications

Brendan Walsh
Media and Communications Advisor

Caroline Miller
Director, Policy and Research

Mariana Lane
International Education Advisor

James Zhai
Assistant Director, Data and Research

Can Li
Data Analyst

Joanna Mackie
Director, Education Policy

Jacob Hanley
Assistant Director, Policy and Research

Emily Purvis
Director, Governance and Operations

Kate Shearer
Executive Assistant to the CEO

The Independent Schools Australia team is;

An expert national voice for Independent schooling in Australia
Proactive with government, partners and stakeholders
Strategic in the choices we make and the priorities we set

Independent Schools Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and commit to the ongoing journey of reconciliation.