Working Party Team Member

Shayne Parson

Shayne is one of the 9 Working Party members for 2025. She is entering her third year of a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the University of Queensland. Shayne attended Cromwell College in Brisbane in 2023 and 2024, and was the college's first Equity and Diversity Officer. This position was created at NAAUC in 2022 and she attended NAAUC in 2023 where she met leaders with similar roles who helped inspire her. Shayne is excited to bring her range of knowledge about the challenges of being a leader and making changes to your college to NAAUC.

Contact: shayneparsons@naauc.edu.au

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NAAUC’s Working Party is responsible for assisting in the execution of NAAUC’s critical programs, namely National Conference, and the Academic Program. The Working Party is also tasked with assisting the NAAUC to complete growth projects and deliver offerings where required and where possible. Under the leadership of the Vice President (Development), the Working Party will work collectively on new initiatives. The Working Party will consist of a series of Portfolio Officers, and some General Officers.

About Shayne

Cromwell College

Residential Experience

2023 - 2024

University of Queensland

University Experience

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

2023 - Present

Leadership Experience 

Equity and Diversity Officer

2024

Yuggera, Jagera and Ugarapul Land, Ipswich | Queensland

Hometown