Governance

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board works with the Contemplative Studies Centre team to provide advice on matters of strategic significance and ensure the Centre continues to develop and innovate in order to achieve its vision.

  • Martin Hosking

    Co-founder and Director at Redbubble

  • Professor Rob Moodie

    Chair, Advisory Board; Professor in Public Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne

  • Professor Sara Wills

    Deputy Chair, Advisory Board; Pro Vice-Chancellor, Culture and Engagement, The University of Melbourne

  • Dr Ian Gawler OAM

    Author and advocate for the therapeutic application of mind-body medicine and meditation

  • Professor Kristen Pammer

    Head, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne

  • Associate Professor Nicholas Van Dam

    Inaugural Director, Contemplative Studies Centre

  • Professor Ian Harper AO

    Honorary (Professor Emeritus), Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne

  • Lisa Leong

    ABC Radio Presenter; Creative Fellow in Residence and Board Director, Ormond College, The University of Melbourne

  • Alexander Hams

    Welfare Officer, University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU)

Reference Group

The Reference Group includes academic and professional staff who champion contemplative studies research, practice and education across the University of Melbourne. Members will participate in interdisciplinary consultation and provide advice on matters of strategic focus.