Board CV

Professor SHIRLEY RANDELL AO, PhD, Hon.DLitt

BOARD GOVERNANCE | INTERNATIONAL NGOs | POLICY AND REFORM

A highly experienced board and committee member of government and non-government-organisations across Australia, the Pacific, Asia and Africa, with strong skills in multi-party stakeholder negotiations, crisis management and operating in high risk environments.

Internationally renowned for her work advancing the status and rights of women, with many years of distinguished service to international relations through education, public sector and institutional reform. Awarded for demonstrating significant influence globally, contributing to driving positive change in Australia and contributing to economic empowerment of women in the community.

Deep and significant policy experience at Commonwealth, State and Local Government levels in Australia and in inclusive education and public service internationally.

Policy development
Complex Negotiations
Decision-making Processes
Strategic Planning
Facilitating team results
Stakeholder / Community Relations

BOARD EXPERIENCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

President, Empowering Women in Education Inc., 2021-
President, Independent Scholars Association of Australia, 2020-, Vice-President 2019-, ISAA NSW Council member, 2016-
Convener of International Relations, Australian Graduate Women 2019- , NSW Council, Australian Federation of Graduate Women – NSW, 2017-2019, Vice-President GW-NSW City Branch, 2020-
Director and Vice-Chair of the Board, Sport Matters
Board member and Chair, Development Committee, indigo foundation 2016-2020
Council member, National Economic Security for Women Alliance 2016-
President, National Council 2020-, Vice-President 2019-, NSW Branch Council member, Independent Scholars Association of Australia 2016-
World Vice President, 2007-2010, Convener (2004-2007) and Member (2016-2019) World Projects Committee Graduate Women International (GWI), Switzerland
International Board member, and member Nominations, Projects, Development, Membership and Governance Committees Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund, USA 2006–2018
Advisory Committee member, Women’s Hub & Founding member of 1Earth Institute 2013-
Associate, Equality in Tourism 2013-
Council member, ACT Division, Institute of Public Administration Australia 2013-2014

International Board and Committee Roles, Rwanda, Vanuatu and Bangladesh

Advisory Board member, Abari B’Inyamata, (formerly Richards Rwanda) 2016-
Board member, Paper Crown Institute, Canada, (empowering girls in Rwanda) 2014-2020, PCI Rwanda 2020-
Advisory Council Member, Akilah Institute for Women, Rwanda 2011-
Founder, Secretary General and Board Member, Rwanda Association of University Women 2006-2016
Advisory Member, Rwanda Gender Monitoring Office Gender Reference Group 2014-2016
Board Member, YES Rwanda (NGO empowering youth to create sustainable livelihoods) 2008-2010
Advisory Board member, Film Bangladesh – Theatre Asia 2004-2005
Founder, Secretary General and Board member, Vanuatu Association of University Women 1999-2003

Patron and Ambassador Roles

Ambassador, Christian University of Rwanda Appointed 2018
National Ambassador, National Older Women’s Network Appointed 2017
Ambassador, Dignity: Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness Appointed 2017
Ambassador, FairBreak Global/ Women’s International Cricket League Appointed 2015
Patron, Graduate Women International Appointed 2015
Global Ambassador, The International Alliance for Women Appointed 2013
Ambassador, Australian Centre for Leadership for Women Pty Ltd Appointed 2013
Patron, Sunshine Foundation Appointed 2010

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Honorary Professor of Practice, School of Education, Faculty of Education and the Arts, 2017-, Member, Executive Leadership Team, Centre for Africa Research, Engagement and Partnerships, 2019-, University of Newcastle
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Education, 2018-2020, Associate, Centre for Sustainable Communities, 2020-, University of Canberra
Founder and Director, Centre for Gender, Culture and Development, Kigali Institute of Education, now Centre for Gender Studies, University of Rwanda, 2009-2013
CEO, Council of Adult Education, Victoria, 1991-1994
Dean of Academic Affairs, and A/Dean of Arts, Education and Humanities, Ballarat University College now University of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, 1989-1990
Foundation Member, National Board of Employment, Education & Training, and Schools Council, 1988-89
Supervisor and Chairperson, Teaching Methods and Materials Centre, University of PNG, 1972-74

CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCE

University of Newcastle. Australian Fellowships Program for Kenyan Public Service Commission. Designed and delivered Mentorship program and Gender Equality and Annual Plan session, Sydney, Canberra and Newcastle Australia, 17 February to 3 March 2018
UN Women Bangladesh. Facilitated Mid-Term Review of Bangladesh 2014-2016 Strategic Note, 2015
Asian Development Bank. Pre-service Secondary Training Program Specialist, Bangladesh Teacher Quality Improvement Project ll, Designed policies for pre-service education and teacher training and partnerships between teachers’ training colleges and universities, with inclusive education and gender equality, 2014-15
New Zealand Agency for International Development, Contractor. Conducted a gender analysis and action plan for Bris Kanda, a public private partnership in Lae, to facilitate better economic opportunities for smallholder producers in Huon District to enable the full participation of women in its activities, 2010.
United Nations Fund for Women, PNG Technical Adviser. Conducted a capacity/training needs assessment for the National Capital District Gender Office and Women Councillors of the City of Port Moresby, 2008.
Netherlands Development Agency (Rwanda). Senior Advisor, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (2006), Gender and Education (2007) and Governance for Empowerment (2008).
UNDP/ Government of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Project Implementation Specialist, Bangladesh, 2004-2005. Chief Technical Adviser for the Capacity Building for Gender Mainstreaming Project. Promoted gender responsive governance by engendering major civil service training courses in the four peak public sector training institutions and advised MWCA on a program approach to gender mainstreaming.
Managing Director, SRIA (SRI & Associates) Rwanda & SRI Public Sector Reform Pty Ltd, 1997-2016.

DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

FAICD, Australian Institute of Company Directors
FIML, Institute of Management and Leadership (Past ACT Director, Australian Institute of Management)
FACE, Australian College of Educators (Past National President)
PhD, University of New England, Armidale, 1987
BEd, UPNG (Education, Social Work, Anthropology, Comparative Religion) 1973

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