Your EEA Team

Kirstin Hannah Essendon Football Club

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 activites 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

  • Liasing with external placement hosts

  • Assisting with onboarding requirements

  • Seeking and sharing feedback

Contact me:

mweaver@essendonfc.com.au