Your EEA Team
Kirstin Hannah
EEA Program Manager
Favourite thing about working with the EEA:
“It brings me great joy to create opportunities for our students to develop and positively impact the sporting industry.”
Experience in the sport industry:
10 years as a Sport Scientist for Swimming, Rowing and Athletics
Manager: Sunshine Coast Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Hub
Completed a PhD with elite swimming athletes and coaches
Elite athlete (Australian representative) - guess the sport!
President of a State Sporting Organisation
Business-founder & Coach
Contact me:
khannah@essendonfc.com.au
James Woerndle
EEA Student Recruitment & Marketing Lead
Fun Fact:
James completed the Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) at RMIT and is a fantastic resource for students interested in the articulation pathway into the Bachelor of Business at the end of their EEA Dual Diploma.
Role Responsibilities:
Sharing program information with interested students, parents, schools and sporting clubs, and assisting with questions about applications
Promoting the EEA at School and Career Expos
Hosting connection opportunities like Info Sessions & Open Days
Running promotional activities at EFC Home Games
Social Media Marketing
Contact me:
jwoerndle@essendonfc.com.au or eeaenquiries@essendonfc.com.au
Maddison Weaver
EEA Student Experience Coordinator
Favourite thing about working with the EEA:
“Tailoring the experience to suit every student’s need is where I find the greatest fulfilment in my role.”
Role Responsibilities:
Facilitating placements
Leading Social Committee
Liaising with external placement hosts
Assisting with onboarding requirements
Seeking and sharing feedback
Contact me:
mweaver@essendonfc.com.au
