TEAM CANBERRA

TEAM PERTH

TEAM WELLINGTON

TEAM MELBOURNE
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Suzanne Currie

Team Leader 2026-

Biography TBC

Casey Gilbert

Student Ambassador 2026
Clinical Neuropsychology, Monash University

Casey is a PhD candidate in Clinical Neuropsychology at Monash University, supervised by Dr Elise Facer-Childs, A/Prof Adam Mackay, Dr Spencer Roberts (Deakin University), and Dr Luis Mascaro. Her research explores the relationship between sleep and sports-related concussion. Within this work, she has a strong interest in ensuring that female athletes and female-dominated sports are represented in sports concussion research. Alongside her research, Casey is pursuing a career as a clinical neuropsychologist and is currently enjoying working with patients with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. She is committed to providing accessible and approachable neuropsychological support that helps people with brain conditions, as well as their families and support networks, to better understand their condition and live in ways aligned with their values.

TEAM SYDNEY
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Nayef Hammad

Team Leader 2026-

Hayley Eskander

Student Ambassador 2026

Tanisha Joshi

Student Ambassador 2025-
The University of Sydney

Tanisha is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Sydney. As a Neuroscience major, she has a deep interest in research surrounding brain disorders and mental health. Having assisted at the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney, the Dementia Research Centre at Macquarie University as well as the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Tanisha has developed a passion for translational research focused on rehabilitation, palliative care and improved quality of life for those suffering from brain impairment. She hopes to contribute towards fostering increased awareness and knowledge about the condition, while working to enhance research in the area in the near future. 

TEAM AUCKLAND
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Sania Nourbakhsh

Team Leader 2025

Luzanne Liversage

Student Ambassador 2026

Sahar Sheik Freed

Student Ambassador 2026

TEAM CANBERRA
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Jeremy Green

Team Leader 2026

Salma Adam

Student Ambassador 2025-
Psychology, University of Canberra

Salma is currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Canberra with a breadth major in Forensic and Legal Psychology. Her background in working with children with disabilities has exposed her to the challenges faced by people with brain conditions, fostering a strong desire to make a meaningful difference in their lives. Salma is particularly interested in understanding how individuals with brain conditions are represented in the legal system and hopes to one day work in the Australian legal system to advocate for and support those affected by brain conditions.

Xuyang Liu

Student Ambassador 2026

TEAM WELLINGTON

Elise Callagher

Team Leader 2026
Clinical Psychology, Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington

Elise is a PhD candidate and trainee in the Clinical Psychology programme at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. Her doctoral research focuses on cognitive recovery after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and psychological mechanisms that may perpetuate persistent cognitive difficulties. She is supervised by Dr. Josh Faulkner, Associate Professor Debbie Snell (University of Otago), and Professor Alice Theadom (Auckland University of Technology). Beyond her doctoral research, she has co-developed and evaluated a concussion psychoeducation tool– CLARITY – which is currently being used in mTBI rehabilitation services. Her research interests extend to psychological flexibility and wellbeing in organisational contexts. Elise has worked extensively as a care worker in community and residential settings. This work sparked her passion for neuropsychology and for supporting the wellbeing of individuals living with cognitive challenges and other disability She is committed to building a collaborative research community that connects academic knowledge with practical applications to improve outcomes for those affected by brain injuries.

Dom Drummond

Student Ambassador 2026
Clinical Psychology & Masters in Forensics Psychology, Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington

Dom is currently completing his Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology and has completed his Masters in Forensics Psychology, both at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington. Dom is deeply invested in walking alongside and supporting people experiencing mental distress and supporting people with their brain health.

Throughout his experiences, Dom has supported people with neurodivergence and acquired brain injuries. He is passionate about multi-disciplinary research and clinical practice to support people recover from and live with conditions that affect their brain and prevent entrenchment in the justice system. He’s looking forward to working as a clinician in the child and adolescent mental health space.

Jessica Walsh

Student Ambassador 2026
Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington

Jessica is a Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience student at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. She brings a background in case management and rehabilitation, with experience supporting individuals with a range of mental health conditions. Jessica is passionate about bridging the gap between research, neuropsychological assessment, and clinical practice, with a focus on improving rehabilitation outcomes for those experiencing mental health and neurological disorders. She has a particular interest in functional neurological disorders and is currently involved in research exploring the limitations of artificial intelligence in psychological science, with a theoretical focus on embodiment.

Elysia Vo

Student Ambassador 2026
Bachelor of Psychology Psychological Science and Cognitive Science, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington

Elysia is completing a Bachelor of Psychology at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, specialising in Psychological Science and Cognitive Science. Her academic interests focus on language development, the interface between artificial intelligence and psychology, and the influence of language‑related brain impairments on learning and cognitive growth. She is particularly passionate about understanding mental health within educational systems and promoting wellbeing and effective learning strategies through psychological insight.

With experience in the first‑response sector, Elysia has developed strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis‑management skills applicable to supporting individuals with cognitive and neurological challenges. This work has fostered her commitment to holistic, person‑centred care and deepened her interest in how psychology can be applied to improve outcomes in both clinical and educational contexts. She also contributes to the university’s Psychology Society and global initiatives connecting students and researchers across the hemispheres.