The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee acknowledge the Wurundjeri People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Parkville Campus stands. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities
The Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Committee (FDIC) for the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, oversees the management and communication of diversity and inclusion matters on the Parkville campus.
Committee members
Please see below the members of the Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Committee as of 11 January 2024.
Betty Exintaris
Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) / Athena Swan Delegate / Chair
Marian Costelloe
Faculty Manager
Alastair Thomas
Student Experience Coordinator / Secretary
Sabatino Ventura
Academic Representative
Gaby Bright
Research Representative
Nilushi Karunaratne
Early Career Researcher Representative / Monash Intercultural Lab Representative
Elva Zhao
Her Research Matters Representative
Amandeep Kaur
MOSAIC Representative
Megan Waldhuber
Indigenous Engagement Working Group Representative
Jenny Lim
Academic Services Representative
Andrew Fitzpatrick
Counselling and Mental Health Programs (Parkville)
Elizabeth Stock
OHS&E Representative
Daniel Newman / Tash Powter
HR Representative
Jayde de Bondt
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Representative
Erin Pennett
William Cooper Institute Representative
Edwina Newham / Michelle Woods
Disability Support Services Representative
Amber Elliott
Access Monash Representative
Zitao (Tom) Lin
MPSU Welfare / Diversity Officer
Bonnie Breen
PPA Wellbeing, Diversity, Inclusion Officer
Riya Verma
Monash Parkville Student Union President
Paulo Simon
Parkville Postgraduate Association President
Xinyueran (Katherine) Tong
Parkville International Student Association President
FDIC provides the opportunity for diversity and inclusion issues to be discussed which may include, but are not limited to:
Gender equity for staff and students
Student equity and access
Indigenous staff and students
Staff and students of diverse genders and sexualities
Culturally and linguistically diverse staff and students
Staff and students with a disability
At Monash:
We recognise diversity
We work inclusively
We innovate
We are sustainable
Accreditation includes:
Athena Swan
Silver Employer AWEI
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA)
Terms of Reference
Share information about the University’s diversity and inclusion framework and plans, and monitor progress against targets where appropriate particularly in relation to the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Parkville campus.
Provide a forum for opportunities, concerns and issues about diversity and inclusion to be discussed.
Initiate, develop and implement collaborative initiatives.
Report regularly and offer recommendations to the Faculty and Education Executive Committees as appropriate, as well as the Monash University Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Diversity and Inclusion Network at Monash University
Access Monash - leads the university's broad strategy to improve access, inclusion, and success in higher education for students from under-represented communities.
William Cooper Institute – oversees the development of targeted strategies to increase the participation of Indigenous students across the country, in particular, graduate students and those from regional areas.
Disability Support Services - promotes access and equity for students who have a disability, ongoing medical or mental health condition.
Respectful Communities - works for an inclusive and equal Monash community that respects and celebrates diversity – a Monash community free from discrimination, harassment, and violence. Programs include Respect.Now.Always and the Ally Network.
