Queer Friendly Staff Network

This is a group of staff who have completed the Queer 101 workshop with OUSA Queer Support in order to increase their knowledge of the queer community. They have then volunteered to be a representative on the Queer Friendly Staff Network. These staff members can be great to talk to if you would like a friendly ear to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your identity.

While we like to think that all members of the University and Departments are safe to approach, being on this list can add extra assurance to students that they have completed a Queer Support training. Check down below to see who has been trained within your department and if you can’t find anyone there then you may want to ask your departmental head to get their staff some training!

Check out our training and workshops page!

DepartmentNameEmailDate added
AnatomyEllie Stevensellie.stevens@otago.ac.nz*
Campus WatchGarry McLennancampus.watch@otago.ac.nz11/06/2025
Campus WatchAnnabel Colecampus.watch@otago.ac.nz11/06/2025
Campus WatchJohn Tilicampus.watch@otago.ac.nz11/06/2025
Campus WatchGene Stephensoncampus.watch@otago.ac.nz11/06/2025
Campus WatchJace Robsoncampus.watch@otago.ac.nz11/06/2025
Campus WatchSarah Liddingtoncampus.watch@otago.ac.nz11/06/2025
Campus WatchStephen Erecksoncampus.watch@otago.ac.nz10/07/2025
Campus WatchFiona Daviscampus.watch@otago.ac.nz10/07/2025
Campus WatchJan Porteouscampus.watch@otago.ac.nz10/07/2025
Campus WatchColin Tochercampus.watch@otago.ac.nz10/07/2025
Campus WatchKyla Blaircampus.watch@otago.ac.nz10/07/2025
Career Development CentreJackie Deanjackie.dean@otago.ac.nz7/04/2025
Career Development CentreMel Searlemel.searle@otago.ac.nz
7/04/2025
Career Development CentreKaren Stephensoncareers@otago.ac.nz7/04/2025
Career Development CentreYvonne Gautyvonne.gaut@otago.ac.nz7/04/2025
Career Development CentreGina Clouston-Caingraduate.recruitment@otago.ac.nz7/04/2025
Career Development CentreSarah Millburnsarah.millburn@otago.ac.nz7/04/2025
Career Development CentrePenny Kershawpenny.kershaw@otago.ac.nz7/04/2025
Career Development CentreLynley Soperlynley.soper@otago.ac.nz7/04/2025
Career Development CentrePetra Hasspetra.hass@otago.ac.nz7/04/2025
Caroline Freeman CollegeChristina Watson-Millschristina.mills@otago.ac.nz*
College of EducationKaren Nairnkaren.nairn@otago.ac.nz*
EcologyLucy Greenfieldlucy.greenfield@otago.ac.nz*
English and Linguistics Dave Ciccoriccodave.ciccoricco@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsNicola Cumminsnicola.cummins@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsSimon Overallsimon.overall@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsThomas McLeanthomas.mclean@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsGrace Mooregrace.moore@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsSimone Drichelsimone.drichel@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsPaul Tankardpaul.tankard@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsMichael Copmichael.cop@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsLisa Blakielisa.blakie@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsHunter Hatfieldhunter.hatfield@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsJacob Edmondjacob.edmond@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsLynley Edmeadeslynley.edmeades@otago.ac.nz*
English and LinguisticsMinh Nguyenminh.nguyen@otago.ac.nz*
Faculty of LawSelene Mizeselene.mize@otago.ac.nz*
Faculty of LawMarcelo Rodriguez Ferreremarcelo.rodriguez.ferrere@otago.ac.nz*
Faculty of LawAnna Highanna.high@otago.ac.nz*
Media, Film and CommunicationDr Rosemary Overallrosemary.overell@otago.ac.nz*
GeneticsElaine Emmersonelaine.emmerson@otago.ac.nz*
Health Science ProgrammeJo Oranjejo.oranje@otago.ac.nz*
Humanities Divisional OfficeLeslie Turnerleslie.turner@otago.ac.nz*
Human ResourcesLindsay Robertsonlindsay.robertson@otago.ac.nz*
International OfficeLouisa Samsonlouisa.samson@otago.ac.nz*
International OfficeSimone Freemansimone.freeman@otago.ac.nz*
Marine ScienceProfessor Abby Smithabby.smith@otago.ac.nz*
Medical SchoolRachel Lissaminrachel.lissaman@otago.ac.nz *
Office of SustainabilityValmai Bilsborough-Yorkvalmai.bilsborough-york@otago.ac.nz*
Otago Polytechnic – Midwifery Kerrie WilsonKerrie.Wilson@op.ac.nz*
OUSADonna Jonesdonna@ousa.org.nz*
OUSAJett Groshinskiousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSAMax Cameousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSADaniel Learyousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSAKristina Simonsousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSALily Knowlesousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSABernadette Rosalesousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSAHeli Patelousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSAKatie Willisousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSANora Paicuousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSAAmber Tebbottousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSAOlivia Townsendousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSAElla Sangsterousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
OUSAJamie Leckieousa@ousa.org.nz 04/08/2025
PharmacyAynsley Petersonaynsley.peterson@otago.ac.nz *
Physiology (HUBS)Denise Conedenise.cone@otago.ac.nz*
PhysiologyRachel Wallacerachel.wallace@otago.ac.nz*
PoliticsProf Janine Haywardjanine.hayward@otago.ac.nz  *
PsychologyKristin Hillmankristin.hillman@otago.ac.nz*
PsychologyLindsay Robertsonlindsay@psy.otago.ac.nz*
Student AdministrationRebecca Mhyrerebecca.mhyre@otago.ac.nz*
St Margaret’s CollegeGeorge Connollygeorge.connolly@stmargarets.college*
Strategy, Analytics and Reporting OfficeJulie Dlaskovajulie.dlaskova@otago.ac.nz*
Student Health – DoctorJenny Ogilvyjenny.ogilvy@otago.ac.nz*
Student Health – Mental Health and Wellbeing TeamLauren Redshawlauren.redshaw@otago.ac.nz*
Student Health – Mental Health and Wellbeing TeamDanielle O’Briendanielle.obrien@otago.ac.nz*
Student Health – Mental Health and Wellbeing TeamCarolyn Walkercarolyn.walker@otago.ac.nz*
SurveyingChristina Hulbechristina.hulbe@otago.ac.nz*
ZoologyNikita Woodheadnikita.woodhead@otago.ac.nz *

*Training provided prior to 2025