Board of Directors
AITSL is governed by an independent Board of Directors which provides strategic direction and oversight, appointed by the Minister for Education.
Meet AITSL's Board of Directors
AITSL is governed by an independent Board of Directors which provides strategic direction and oversight, appointed by the Minister for Education. Our Board Directors come from diverse professional and educational backgrounds and offer expert perspectives on what matters for teachers, leaders, children and young people across Australia.
The AITSL Board meets regularly during the year. The Board issues Board Meeting outcome summaries which are authorised by the Chair and summarise major decisions taken at each meeting.
Dr Michele Bruniges AM


Dr Michele Bruniges AO
Chair, Non-Executive Director
Mr Christopher Wardlaw PSM OLY


Mr Christopher Wardlaw PSM OLY
Deputy Chair, Non-Executive Director
Professor Donna Pendergast


Professor Donna Pendergast
Non-Executive Director
Ms Beth Blackwood AM


Ms Beth Blackwood AM
Non-Executive Director
Dr Jennifer Buckingham


Dr Jennifer Buckingham
Non-Executive Director
Professor Lee Anne Perry AM


Professor Lee Anne Perry AM
Non-Executive Director
Mr Andy Mison


Mr Andy Mison
Non-Executive Director
Ms Renez Lammon


Ms Renez Lammon
Non-Executive Director