The College is delighted to announce the election and appointment of the student leaders who will serve the St Mark’s College community in 2025, our Centenary year.
The 2025 College Club Committee and Charitable Foundation Executive members were elected at the recent Final General Meeting of College students, and other student leadership roles have been appointed following a rigorous application and selection process, as well as leadership training.
Our student leaders are vital to the life of the College. They assist in leading, fostering, and nurturing our College community, including through the embodiment of the College values and the provision of academic and wellbeing support to fellow students. These leaders help to set the tone of a healthy community, organising sporting, cultural, social, and service activities across the year, and much else besides.
Leadership positions provide students with ample opportunities to develop their leadership and teamwork skills, and to undertake the community service that has been at the heart of the values and ethos of St Mark’s College since its founding in 1925. As you can imagine, experience in these roles also prepares them well for their lives and careers after College.
We are enormously grateful to all the students who are willing to serve the St Mark’s community. We would also like to extend a huge thank you to our outgoing student leaders who have given so much to our community over the past year.
Warm congratulations the student leaders for 2025!
Student Executive Team
The Student Executive Team comprises the College Club Executive (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer), the two Assistant Deans, the Senior Academic Tutors, the Indigenous Student Advisor (or Advisors), the Senior Residential Advisor, and the President of the Charitable Foundation. The team works closely with the Head of College, Adviser and Special Projects, Dean, Director of Wellbeing, and Director of Learning on coordinating many aspects of College life, and promoting student welfare and success.
Photo: 2025 Student Executive Team with Staff
Front from left: Annie Coffey (Assistant Dean), Ben Grima (Assistant Dean), Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Dr Rachel Buxton (Adviser and Special Projects), Professor Don Markwell AM (Head of College), Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Cameron Dixon (College Club President)
Back from left: Tiahna Olsen (College Club Vice President), Zoe Hughes (College Club Secretary), Jordan Laverty (College Club Treasurer), Tara Phelps (Senior Academic Tutor), Dorisa Nasserian (Senior Academic Tutor), Baeley Tucker (Senior Residential Advisor), and Greta Marshall (Charitable Foundation President).
2025 College Club Committee
All resident students at St Mark’s are members of the College Club. Elected by their fellow students, the College Club Committee promotes student wellbeing and interests in diverse ways, including by organising an impressive line-up of events in partnership with other student leaders and the College staff. The College Club Executive consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Photo: 2025 College Club Committee with Staff
Front from left: Zoe Hughes, Cameron Dixon, Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Professor Don Markwell AM (Head of College), Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Tiahna Olsen, Jordan Laverty
Back from left: Will Shore, Ruby Sprott, Joel Ransom, Zali Halton, Lucas Cockshell, Eliza Corbin, Daniel Stephens, Emma Neuhaus, Edmund Wright.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| President* | Cameron Dixon | GLOSSOP, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Creative Industries | 3rd Year |
| Vice President* | Tiahna Olsen | CABARITA, VIC | UniSA Bachelor of Psychology | 3rd Year |
| Secretary* | Zoe Hughes | LOXTON, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Communication (Media and Culture) | 3rd Year |
| Treasurer* | Jordan Laverty | DIMBOOLA, VIC | UniSA Bachelor of Business | 3rd Year |
| Female Sports Officer | Eliza Corbin | LUCINDALE, SA | FL Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine | 2nd Year |
| Male Sports Officer | Lucas Cockshell | LOXTON, SA | UA Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)/Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences | 2nd Year |
| Female Social Officer | Ruby Sprott | GOLD COAST, QLD | UA Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology | 2nd Year |
| Male Social Officer | Will Shore | KOORLONG, VIC | UniSA Bachelor of Engineering | 2nd Year |
| Female Equity Officer | Zali Halton | GLENCOE, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts | 2nd Year |
| Male Equity Officer | Joel Ransom | MITCHAM, SA | UA Bachelor of Psychology (Advanced) (Honours) | 2nd Year |
| Arts and Cultural Officer | Daniel Stephens | PENOLA, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing) | 3rd Year |
| Merchandise Officer | Emma Neuhaus | UNLEY, SA | UA Bachelor of Architectural Design | 2nd Year |
| Sponsorship/ Charitable Officer | Edmund Wright | WAGGA WAGGA, NSW | UA Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences | 2nd Year |
*Student Executive Team member.
Assistant Deans
The Assistant Deans work with the Dean and Director of Wellbeing, other staff, and students to ensure that St Mark’s provides a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for all. The Assistant Deans assist students in various ways when needed, including liaising between staff and students, and help to ensure that the College’s values and expectations are upheld in student behaviour.
The Assistant Deans are senior leaders in the College, and assist the Dean, Director of Wellbeing, and Director of Learning in leading the Student Leadership Team (SLT).
From Left: Annie Coffey (Assistant Dean), Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Ben Grima (Assistant Dean).
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| Assistant Deans* | Annie Coffey | ALICE SPRINGS, NT | UniSA Bachelor of Laws | 3rd Year |
| Ben Grima | BALLARAT, VIC | UniSA Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology | 4th Year |
*Student Executive Team member.
Residential Advisors (RAs)
Residential Advisors (RAs) are expected to show leadership in all aspects of College life, and to support actively the aims and ideals of St Mark’s College in promoting the wellbeing and academic success of its students. The primary function of an RA is to establish and maintain an environment which is safe, socially cohesive, welcoming, and conducive to academic excellence. They are often the first point of contact for students’ issues and can advise on additional support structures within and beyond the College community.
The Residential Advisors and Wardens are led by a Senior Residential Advisor, who also serves on the Student Executive Team.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| Senior Residential Advisor* | Baeley Tucker | BALLARAT, VIC | UA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 3rd Year |
| Residential Advisors | Jasper Atkinson | LORNE, VIC | UA Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine | 3rd Year |
| Claire Brooker | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | FL Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education | 3rd Year | |
| Megan Fletcher | IRYMPLE, VIC | FL Bachelor of Human Nutrition | 3rd Year | |
| Kellie Lessue | PORT LINCOLN, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing) | 4th Year | |
| Emily Seal | HAHNDORF, SA | UA Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration) | 3rd Year | |
| Olly Sellen | PORT LINCOLN, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management) | 3rd Year | |
| Alara Spirat | WHYALLA, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 3rd Year | |
| Jed Thiel | RAMCO, SA | UA Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 3rd Year |
*Student Executive Team member.
Wardens
As with RAs, the primary function of the Wardens is to establish and maintain in their area of responsibility an environment which is safe, socially cohesive, welcoming, and conducive to academic excellence. There are Wardens appointed to support students living in the flats, Hawker House, and the Deanery. Like RAs, Wardens also serve as Duty Tutors and Fire Wardens for the full year.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| Wardens |
Rachael Bird | MOUNT LIGHT, SA | UA Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 3rd Year |
| Olivia Williams | YERONGA, QLD | UniSA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 3rd Year | |
| Thomas Byun | ROSTREVOR, SA | UA Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine | 2nd Year | |
| Ella Ifould | COOKE PLAINS, SA | UA Bachelor of Arts | 2nd Year | |
| Andy Kariuki | BARMERA, SA | FL Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy | 2nd Year | |
| Keylah Walker | BALLARAT, VIC | UA Bachelor of Criminology | 3rd Year |
2025 Residential Advisors and Wardens with Staff and Assistant Deans
Front from left: Annie Coffey, Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Professor Don Markwell AM (Head of College), Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Ben Grima, Baeley Tucker
Middle from left: Olivia Williams, Megan Fletcher, Alara Spirat, Claire Brooker, Keylah Walker, Emily Seal, Kellie Lessue, Andy Kariuki
Back from left: Thomas Byun, Jed Thiel, Oliver Sellen, Jasper Atkinson, Rachael Bird
Absent: Ella Ifould
Senior Academic Tutor
The role of the Senior Academic Tutor (SAT) is to assist students in the positive transition from school to university life, and provide support to ensure academic success and resilience. Working closely with the Director of Learning, the Senior Academic Tutor’s portfolio includes coordinating the Academic Coordinators, providing administrative support for the Tutorial Program, and ensuring all students are aware of and able to access the academic support at the College.
Academic Coordinators
The role of each Academic Coordinator is to support the Director of Learning and Senior Academic Tutor to help ensure all students attain their academic goals and fulfil their potential, and to improve the accessibility, relevance, and quality of academic and career development opportunities for all students. St Mark’s College students in related degrees are grouped by Faculty, and each Faculty has an Academic Coordinator.
For 2025, the six Faculties will be: (1) Agriculture, Viticulture, Veterinary and Animal Science; (2) Arts and Education; (3) Business and Law; (4) Engineering, Physical Sciences, Architecture, and Aviation; (5) Health & Medical Sciences and Allied Health; and (6) Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry.
2025 Academic Team
Front from left: Dorisa Nasserian, Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Tara Phelps
Back from left: Nina Pern, Cahill McIntyre, Robyn Coles, Luke MacKay, Jacob Deeb, and Chris Partridge
| NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 | |
| Senior Academic Tutor* | Dorisa Nasserian | DEE WHY, NSW | UA Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 4th Year |
| Senior Academic Tutor* | Tara Phelps | MITCHELL, SA | Master of Counselling | 4th Year |
| Academic Coordinators | 3rd Year | |||
| Agriculture, Viticulture, Veterinary and Animal Science | Chris Partridge | CAPEL, WA | UA Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 2nd Year |
| Arts and Education | Nina Pern | YULECART, VIC | UA Bachelor of Psychological Science | 2nd Year |
| Business and Law | Cahill McIntyre | SUTTONTOWN, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Laws | 3rd Year |
| Engineering, Physical Sciences, Architecture, and Aviation | Luke MacKay | MILDURA, VIC | UA Bachelor of Science (Advanced) | 3rd Year |
| Health & Medical Sciences and Allied Health | Robyn Coles | BLYTH, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 3rd Year |
| Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry | Jacob Deeb | INDOOROOPILLY, QLD | UA Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine | 3rd Year |
*Student Executive Team member.
Indigenous Student Advisor/s
The Indigenous Student Advisor/s (ISA) provides pastoral care and support to all current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Working closely with the Dean, Director of Wellbeing, Director of Learning, and Admissions Officer, the ISA also acts as representative for current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, assisting in the recruitment to College of future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, maintaining relationships with local Elders and with relevant university support services, and assisting in the organisation of events that celebrate Indigenous culture and history.
The 2025 Indigenous Student Advisor/s are yet to be appointed.
Charitable Foundation Executive
Community service is at the heart of the ideals and values for which St Mark’s stands. Many of the community service activities undertaken by the students of St Mark’s College – including volunteering and fundraising activities for charities – are led through the Charitable Foundation. Its Executive members are its President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| President* | Greta Marshall | RAPAURA, MARLBOROUGH, NZ | UA Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology | 2nd Year |
| Secretary | Madison Fatchen | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Laws | 3rd Year |
| Treasurer | Hugo Hemmings | MOUNT BARKER, SA | UA Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mining)/Bachelor of Mathematics and Computer Sciences | 2nd Year |
*Student Executive Team member.
2025 Charitable Foundation Executive
From left: Madison Fatchen, Greta Marshall, and Hugo Hemmings
Library Assistants
The Library Assistants work collaboratively with the Librarian and Archivist to ensure the effective running of the Academic Centre and Learning Commons, including ensuring students are utilising the Academic Centre and Learning Commons in a respectful and enjoyable manner.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| Library Assistants | Marie Nguyen | PORT AUGUSTA, SA | UA Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business | 3rd Year |
| Scout Fletcher | DECATUR, GEORGIA, USA | UA Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation | 2nd Year |
Music Room Curator
The Music Room Curator takes responsibility for the safe and enjoyable use of the music facilities at College, in particular maintaining the Music Room to a high standard.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| Music Room Curator | Grace Thomas | COOMERA WATERS, QLD | UA Bachelor of Music Theatre | 2nd Year |
Gym Curator
The Gym Curator takes responsibility for the safe and enjoyable use of the gym facilities at College.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| Gym Curator | Kobi Lowe | RENMARK, SA | FL Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | 3rd Year |
Lion Editor
The role of the Lion Editors is to produce and edit the annual College magazine, The Lion, the official and public record of the year’s events at St Mark’s. The Lion was first published in 1948. Prior to 1948, College achievements and events had been recorded in the St Mark’s College Record since the College’s founding in 1925.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| Lion Editors | Ella Ifould | COOKE PLAINS, SA | UA Bachelor of Arts | 2nd Year |
| Carla Macquire | HAWTHORN, VIC | UA Bachelor of Economics | 2nd Year |
Student Outreach Officer
The role of the Student Outreach Officer is to assist the Marketing and Communications Officer in promoting the College to prospective students, including through on-site tours, promotional events (e.g. Open Days), school visits (both inbound and outbound), career expos, field days and webinars.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| Student Outreach Officer | Tayla Rowe | MILLICENT, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 2nd Year |
Photographer/s
The role of the Photographer is to assist the Marketing and Communications Officer and others in documenting the life of the College and helping to promote the College through the production of appropriate social media and other materials.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| Photographers | Isla Mitchell | KINGSWOOD, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | 2nd Year |
| Carla Macquire | HAWTHORN, VIC | UA Bachelor of Economics | 2nd Year |
From left: Isla Mitchell, Marie Nguyen, Scout Fletcher, Kobi Lowe, Grace Thomas, Tayla Rowe, Carla Macquire
Absent: Ella Ifould
Additional Duty Tutors
The primary function of the Duty Tutor is to conduct regular checks of the College in the evening and on weekends, and to ensure that any incidents are reported to the designated Assistant Dean and logged on the Duty Tutor shift sheet. Students in various leadership positions undertake Duty Tutor responsibilities, and additional Duty Tutors are also appointed.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2025 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2025 |
| Additional Duty Tutors |
Emily Chapman | PERTH, WA | UniSA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 2nd Year |
| Joe Clyde | LAUNCESTON, TAS | UA Bachelor of International Relations | 4th Year | |
| Talia Downes | IRYMPLE. VIC | FL Bachelor of Health Science/ Master in Occupational Therapy | 2nd Year | |
| Belle Hynes | GLEN IRIS, VIC | UA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 2nd Year | |
| Ansa Le Grange | BLACKMANS BAY, TAS | UA Bachelor of Engineering | 2nd Year | |
| Marley Maher | PORT NOARLUNGA, SA | UA Bachelor of Business | 2nd Year | |
| Sam Purcell | ESK, QLD | UA Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 3rd Year | |
| Eliza Telfer | DIAMONDVALE, QLD | FL Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine | 2nd Year | |
| Ben Young | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | UniSA Bachelor of Human Movement | 2nd Year |
2025 Student Leadership Team with Staff
Front, left to right: Jordan Laverty, Greta Marshall, Tara Phelps, Dorisa Nasserian, Dr Katrina Stats, Dr Rachel Buxton, Cameron Dixon, Professor Don Markwell AM, Stuart Meldrum, Sally Cassidy, Baeley Tucker, Ben Grima, Annie Coffey, Tiahna Olsen, Zoe Hughes
Second row, left to right: Andy Kariuki, Belle Hynes, Talia Downes, Edmund Wright, Olivia Williams, Alara Spirat, Will Shore, Madison Fatchen, Keylah Walker, Thomas Byun, Megan Fletcher, Joe Clyde, Kellie Lessue, Kobi Lowe, Scout Fletcher, Marie Nguyen
Third row, left to right: Cahill McIntyre, Ansa Le Grange, Nina Pern, Tayla Rowe, Grace Thomas, Ruby Sprott, Robyn Coles, Emily Seal, Rachael Bird, Eliza Corbin, Emma Neuhaus, Claire Brooker, Zali Halton, Eliza Telfer, Isla Mitchell
Back row, left to right: Lucas Cockshell, Hugo Hemmings, Marley Maher, Ben Young, Jed Thiel, Joel Ransom, Daniel Stephens, Oliver Sellen, Jasper Atkinson, Jacob Deeb, Chris Partridge, Luke MacKay, Sam Purcell, Carla Macquire
Absent: Ella Ifould, Emily Chapman
Photos by Isla Mitchell, Carla Macquire, and Sarah Menz (Marketing and Communications Officer)
