Our People
Our Team
Nadine Holland
Centre Manager
Nadine trained to be a primary teacher but her professional journey has been mostly focused on adult education. After completing university, she began working in the vocational training sector and in 1998, she joined the NSW Police Force where after a stint in general duties, she worked at the NSW Police Academy with new recruits.
In 2012, Nadine left the NSW Police Force, and relocated to Cooma, where she commenced her role as the Senior Correctional Education Officer at Cooma Correctional Centre. In 2019, she joined Country Universities Centre as the Centre Manager of CUC Snowy Monaro.
Nadine's transition from being a primary school teacher then adult education and her extensive experience in the NSW Police Force and Corrective Services NSW have shaped her career, allowing her to make a meaningful impact on the lives of many students in various capacities.
Han Worsley
Education Co-ordinator
Han is a passionate educator, gender inclusivity advocate, and public speaker. Growing up on the family farm north of Nullamanna NSW, population 40, has driven Han’s passion for rural and remote communities. Han recently graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Primary Education (STEM), and is currently studying a Master of Education by Research.
Prior to stepping into the Education Coordinator role at CUCSM, Han was the CEO of Country to Canberra, a not-for-profit supporting rural and remote young women and non-binary people, and was a primary teacher at Jindabyne Central School and the Finigan School for Distance Education. Han loves volunteering and working to create vibrant rural communities, and in their spare time, gets outdoors!
In 2024, Han’s "Meeting Schools Where They’re At: Reciprocal Partnerships for Place-Based Aspirations" article, was published in Transform Volume 8 – Where to Now for Community Engagement? The article highlights how CUC Snowy Monaro's Illustrator Competition fosters aspirations based outreach in regional communities. It critiques traditional university led approaches and showcases reciprocal partnerships with local schools, students, and the University of Canberra. Using the Carnegie Community Engagement Framework, it demonstrates how Regional University Study Hubs are uniquely positioned to support rural participation in higher education.
Read Han's Article Here
Bronte Tozer
Education Support Officer
Bronte is a born and raised Cooma local who completed all her schooling here in town. Bronte studied at the University of Canberra where she completed her Bachelors in Science (focusing on ecology) in 2022 and then went on to do her Honours in 2023, where she achieved a First Class.
Bronte utilised the CUCSM throughout her degrees, so she understands how the Centre supports students to achieve their study goals. She can assist you with an array of things, including IT issues, Centre management, and general support.
Our Board
Carolyn Ewart – Chair
Iain Elliott - Director
Narelle Davis - Director
Frances Robertson - Director
Darren Davis - Director