The Alliance Française Team
The Alliance Française de Sydney is managed by a diverse team of full-time, part-time and casual staff.
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The first point of contact for most people when they visit the Alliance Française is the reception.
This is the centre of all information. In addition to running the course enrolments and managing the students, the receptionists promote the cultural events to members, students and visitors.
- Virginie Rubio
- Pierre Contard
- Carmelle Cuanan
- Celine Bruder
The staff and volunteers at the Media Centre are delighted to assist with borrowing books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines.
Head of Media Centre: Cécile Reyes
Administrative Staff
A small core of administrative staff are located on Level 2. The admin staff manage the cultural events, the teachers and courses, the school's programs, and the day to day activities.
- General Manager: Frédéric Dart
- Deputy General Manager: Anne Léonetti
- Head of Teaching: Sophie Hoang
- Finance and administration Manager: Dominique Giovanangeli
- Head of cultural events: Patricia Noeppels
- Head of communication and marketing: Vérane Bonal
- School Program Coordinator: Alice Martin
Teaching Staff
The teaching staff is made up of 30 native French speakers. Together they teach over 700 students in each 8-week session.
Interns
We frequently welcome students from France who spend 3 months, 6 months or 9 months completing internships. Spending time abroad working in an organisation is a course requirement in French universities. The interns make an invaluable contribution to the Alliance Francaise. They may undertake specific assignments or work as cultural assistants on a variety of projects and events.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is made up of 12 francophone individuals who are elected annually. The Board of Directors are all volunteers. Their varied backgrounds assist the Alliance Française in delivery of its core activities such as education and cultural events.
- Maxime Elgue
- Nicole Forrest Green
- Joël Hakim (President)
- Brian Hillman (Vice President)
- Christophe Hoareau (Treasurer)
- David Kent
- Dr William A. Land
- Paula Latos-Valier
- Terence Maloon
- Bruno Mascart
- Pr Margaret Sankey
- Lyn Tuit (Vice President)