Bronwyn Clark - Chief Executive Officer

DipPharm, MClinPharm, FPS, FRPharmS, GAICD

Bronwyn Clark is the APC's Chief Executive Officer. Bronwyn initially trained as a pharmacist in New Zealand and has worked internationally in hospital and community pharmacy, primary care, education and regulation

Bronwyn is interested in developing and expanding the way that pharmacists practise. She is also involved in research into interprofessional education and how professions work together. She has been recognised as a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

Bronwyn's contribution to pharmacy reaches beyond APC including as:

• Chair of the International Pharmacists Federation (FIP) Consortium (for provision and partnerships)
• former Chair of the Health Professions Accreditation Collaborative Forum
• Executive member of the International Committee for Life Long Learning in Pharmacy Conferences

In her spare time Bronwyn is a keen choral singer and enjoys reading and dog-walking with her husband Allan in the beautiful Canberra bushland.

Brett Streatfeild -Deputy Chief Executive Officer

FCPA, CAHRI, MAICD

Brett is APC's Deputy Chief Executive Officer. He brings more than 30 years’ experience in senior and executive management, corporate and consulting roles across public, NFP and private sectors. This includes extensive experience within all these sectors in healthcare administration, program delivery and policy.

Brett firmly believes in enabling business capability and transformation through a planned strategic approach, which ensures that innovation and productivity uplift is faster, cheaper, and more effective. Brett has completed an Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School, is a former Big4 Senior Partner, Business Owner, CFO and Corporate Advisor and brings this broad perspective and experience.

Brett has been the Chair of Woden Community Service (WCS) since 2022. He was previously the Treasurer and has been a Non-Executive Board Member since 2016.

When not at work, Brett enjoys 'quiet time' on his rural property outside Canberra.

Kate Spencer – Chief Standards Officer

BPharm, GradDipCommPracPharm

Kate Spencer is the Chief Standards Officer. In her role she leads:

• Accreditation of pharmacy programs and Continuing Professional Development accrediting organisations
• Assessment of Australian and internationally trained pharmacists
• Research and policy

Kate is a registered pharmacist who has held previous roles in:

• community pharmacy (including undertaking medication reviews, supporting aged care facilities and delivering medication assisted treatment for opioid dependence)
• pharmacy regulation and compliance

Kate has completed Lead Auditor Training with SAI Global and the Executive Leadership Program for Regulators through the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR).

Kate joined APC in 2016 and is passionate about quality education and life-long learning to maintain a strong pharmacy workforce.

Rodney Andriolo - Head of Digital Transformation

BComm (Management Sciences)

Rodney is the Head of Digital Transformation. His role is to lead and oversee APC's IT service delivery, digital enablement and transformation to ensure efficient, robust and secure technology investment.

Rodney is an experienced Business Technologist, Entrepreneur and IT Executive with over 25 years of professional services and commercial management experience. He has operated his own IT consulting firm and worked for some of the largest Australian and International technology and management consulting companies across the private, health and government sectors.

Kerri Barwick – Director of Accreditation & Standards

B.Pharm(Hons), BBus, Cert IV TAE

Kerri is a registered pharmacist passionate about community pharmacy and pharmacy education. Her previous role as General Manager Education and Training at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, leading delivery of pharmacy education including APC accredited programs gives insight into the purpose of our education providers.

In her role she leads a team committed to the assessment and accreditation of:

• degrees
• training programs
• management review pharmacist education programs
• care onsite pharmacist education programs
• prescriber programs

Starting with the APC in 2024 Kerri is dedicated to utilising her skills to applying accreditation standards to new and existing pharmacy education programs.

Dr Andreia Bruno-Tomé - Director Research & Policy

PharmD, PhD, FFIP

Andreia is a pharmacist by profession, a distinguished workforce specialist with 17 years of experience leading diverse, global teams comprising individuals from more than 50 nationalities. Andreia has extensive experience in developing national and global policies, strategies, and frameworks for healthcare organisations, including the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNESCO. She is a published author with over 60 articles and a speaker with 100+ technical talks in 50 cities.

Leading the Research and Policy Team, Andreia manages a team committed to advancing pharmacy education through innovative research, shaping impactful policies, and fostering strategic partnerships to drive excellence and workforce development.

In previous roles Andreia has:

• developed strategy and implementation of workforce and education programs and policies for FIP member organisations
• designed innovative healthcare competency frameworks and global healthcare programs
• developed partnerships and strategies for workforce optimisation and organisational change
• created tools used by healthcare professionals worldwide.

Dr Lynn Cheong - Director Assessment

BPharm, PhD

Lynn is the Director of Assessment, overseeing APC’s suite of assessments. She leads a team dedicated to providing valid, reliable, and fair assessments, ensuring competence and readiness in the dynamic pharmacy profession.

Lynn is a registered pharmacist with extensive experience across diverse pharmacy sectors, including community, hospital, government, and academia. In her previous role as a teaching and research academic in the Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra, she served as the Bachelor of Pharmacy Course Convener. 

Lynn implemented innovative teaching strategies and assessment methods to inspire the next generation of pharmacists, enhancing the learning experience and fostering positive student relationships. She has established various collaborative initiatives with professional organisations, including an evidence-based mentorship program to support early-career pharmacists. 

Lynn is actively engaged in pharmacy practice research and contributes to the profession as a General Council Member of the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association and a Leadership Group Member of the PSA Respiratory Pharmacy Task Force. 

Lynn is committed to advancing the profession and maintaining a strong pharmacy workforce to improve patient outcomes.

Yvonne Deryngowska - Deputy Director of Candidate Services

Leading the Candidate Services Team, Yvonne manages and oversees services relating to:

• verifications for skills assessments
• exam delivery
• candidate relationships.

Yvonne has been working for APC for over nine years and has built up extensive experience across a range of business areas including examinations, project delivery and candidate services. She has had a close involvement in the delivery of several key strategic projects which have been focussed on improving the candidate experience.

Yvonne joined APC with a strong foundation in customer experience and support, bringing with her valuable experience from a role at a registered training organisation. There, she was involved in the coordination and delivery of nationally recognised training programs, while also focusing on exceptional customer service, compliance, team leadership, and vocational education.

Dr Aunty Jane Havelka - Cultural Safety and Indigenous Advisor

DHlthSc,

Dr. Aunty Jane Havelka is the Cultural Safety and Indigenous Advisor, where her work centres on embedding cultural safety and Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing across APC's organisational systems, policies and practices. 

Her background includes:

• Research Assistant/Cultural Advisor for various projects at the University of Technology Sydney
• Lecturer and curriculum writer at multiple institutions including Charles Sturt University, University of Wollongong, and TAFE NSW
• Extensive experience in nursing, having worked as an Enrolled Nurse and Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
• Aboriginal Health Education Officer at Greater Murray Health Services

Dr. Aunty Jane Havelka is passionate about promoting cultural safety and cultural responsiveness in healthcare, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. She enjoys engaging in research that supports the health and wellbeing of Indigenous populations and is committed to education and mentorship in this field.

Robert Lara - Director of Finance and Procurement

BComm, FIPA, FFA

With over 30 years of accounting experience across the aerospace, manufacturing, semiconductor, and not-for-profit sectors in 3 countries, Robert Lara brings a wealth of expertise to his role as Director of Finance and Procurement. 

Robert oversees the organisation’s financial operations and procurement functions, ensuring they align with APC’s strategic direction. Robert also manages the full budget cycle, supporting financial sustainability and alignment with organisational priorities.

Outside of work, Robert loves travelling, having visited 27 countries - and counting.

Kay Olagunju - Director Project Enablement

Bsc, MBA (Strategy), PMP

Kay Olagunju is the Director of Project Enablement. He is responsible for overseeing the Project Management Office and Results Management Office to drive consistency, coordination, and excellence in APC’s project management practices.

Kay is an experienced strategy & business transformation leader with a background in management consulting and industry experience across the Telco, Utilities and not-for-profit sectors. He has over 13 years of professional experience leading and supporting the delivery of projects.

In previous roles Kay has:

• Managed the execution of strategic business transformation programs/projects across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.
• Led the design and implementation of new operating models and the embedding of improved processes, policies and frameworks within various private and public sector businesses.
• Led the establishment of a not-for-profit focused on creating opportunities for networking, career development & growth, capacity building and social inclusion for African Australians and individuals with black cultural heritage living in Australia.

Linda Thompson – Director People & Culture

BComm, CA

With over 30 years' experience as a people-focused Chartered Accountant, moving into a role prioritising People and Culture was a natural progression for Linda Thompson. Linda has worked in a variety of business environments, gathering skills unique to each environment. Experience includes:

• Tax, Business Services and Management Consultancy in Public Practice
• Small and Medium Size commercial businesses
• Business ownership
• NFP and Commonwealth incorporated organisations

Linda has a strong focus on quality service delivery to internal and external stakeholders, statutory compliance and due process. Over the past 35 years Linda has volunteered her time as a technical official, judge, coach, Treasurer and committee member to various sporting associations in the region.

Angela Watkins - Head of Comms & Events

BA(Hons), Msc, PGDip

Angela is the Head of Comms & Events. As part of the APC Leadership team, she oversees organisational communications, events, projects and change management.

Her experience spans working in the higher education sector in Australia and internationally, leading the development and implementation of:

• student orientated marketing and communications strategies
• student recruitment and admissions
• policy development
• business process improvement
• leading business transformation and change management.

Angela has operated her own consulting and advisory company, providing strategic advice and delivery to a broad range of higher education organisations. Her business has focussed on providing high level advice across broad range of transformation projects ranging from business process improvement, organisational change management, international market development and student recruitment and admissions.