Tradeswomen Australia Staff

Workplace Diversity Officer (Tasmania)

Dr Tanya Paterson has worked in the gender equity arena for many years across Australia, including TAFE NSW Women’s unit, NSW State Rail, Victoria University and the Department of Education and Training.  She has a doctorate in Organisational Behaviour and is the author of Women in Vocational Education and Training.

Tanya now resides in Northwest Tasmania and works with Tradeswomen Australia to increase diversity and inclusion in workplaces and encourage women’s participation in trades.

Apprentice Engagement Officer

Fearghus has worked in both commercial and NFP organisations and is currently completing a Bachelor of Business/Commerce from Deakin University.  A key experience for Fearghus was working with Jesuit Social Services in their Corporate Diversity Partnerships Program and seeing so many talented and experienced people being passed over because of negative societal and cultural biases.

Communications & Marketing Officer

Alison is an experienced and formally qualified marketing practitioner with a background in sales, media and publishing.

Program Manager

With 10 years of construction and related trades experience, and a double degree in Construction Management and Design (Architecture), Sarah Curley has enjoyed success on large multi-million dollar to small commercial projects working in Project Management, Estimating and Contracts Administration.