EmPr Brenda Cherednichenko

Brenda is currently Alfred Deakin Professor and was most recently Executive Dean Arts and Education at Deakin University. The Faculty includes the Institute of Koorie Education, School of Communication and Creative Arts, School of Education, and the School of Humanities and Social Science, as well as the Alfred Deakin Institute and the Research for Educational Impact research centres.  Her previous roles include the Executive Dean Education and Arts and University Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Engagement, Equity and Indigenous at Edith Cowan University (2007-2011) where she was concurrently Associate Dean, International (2010) and Acting Head, Kurongkurl Katitjin (2008).  Prior to working in Western Australia, Brenda was Director Access and Success, Victoria University (2006-2007), and Head, School of Education, Victoria University (2003-2006).

With a background in the social sciences, early childhood, school and community and teacher education Brenda’s research has focused on educational equity and community-university partnerships for improved educational opportunity and socially just outcomes.  She is widely published and has lead research and development partnerships with communities,schoolsand government in Australian and international partners, often with Indigenous Australian leaders and communities to enhance educational and social experiences for young people.

Brenda is Chair of the Australian Fulbright Commission Distinguished Chairs Selection Committee and the Victorian Selection Committee, a Director of the Origin Foundation Board and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a member of the Australian College of Educators and a member of several international peer review journal editorial committees.  She was Chair of the ERA 2015 Review Evaluation Committee for Education and Human Society, is immediate past President of the Australian Council of Deans of Education and a Fulbright Senior Scholar.