Our Board

The ASTA governing body is a Federal Board. It comprises a President and Treasurer, either the Immediate Past President or the President-Elect, the Chief Executive Officer (a non-voting member) plus one representatives from each of the eight member associations. ASTA Board members, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer, serve in an honorary capacity. 

The ASTA Executive Committee comprises the President, Treasurer, either Immediate Past President or President-Elect, and the Chief Executive Officer. The members of the Federal Executive meet and communicate regularly throughout the year.

ASTA Board

Joseph Jennigs

Science Educators Association of ACT (SEA*ACT)

Joseph Jennigs

Science Educators Association of ACT (SEA*ACT)

Jane Wright

South Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA)

Jane Wright

South Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA)

Margaret Shepherd

Science Teachers Association of NSW (STANSW)

Margaret Shepherd

Science Teachers Association of NSW (STANSW)

Sophie McConnell

Science Teachers Association of Northern Territory (STANT)

Sophie McConnell

Science Teachers Association of Northern Territory (STANT)

Dr. Mary Rafter

Science Teachers Association of Queensland (STAQ)

Dr. Mary Rafter

Science Teachers Association of Queensland (STAQ)

Madiyantika Varma

Science Teachers Association of Tasmania (STAT)

Madiyantika Varma

Science Teachers Association of Tasmania (STAT)

Alexandra Abela

Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV)

Alexandra Abela

Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV)

Annabel Kanakis

Science Teachers Association of Western Australia (STAWA)

Annabel Kanakis

Science Teachers Association of Western Australia (STAWA)

Shenal Basnayake

Chief Executive Officer (Non-voting Member)

Shenal Basnayake

Chief Executive Officer (Non-voting Member)