The AHISA National Office is located in Campbell, ACT. To contact us, please call 02 6247 7300 or see more details on the Contact Page.
Chief Executive Officer
Chris has more than twenty years' experience leading independent schools. He was the architect of coeducation at Pulteney Grammar School in Adelaide before leading Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School in northern NSW from 2005 to 2014. Prior to those appointments Chris was a Junior School Head in Sydney. He has an honours degree in English from the University of Sydney and a Master of Education Policy (International) from the University of Melbourne. In 2015 he was appointed Head of Governance at AISNSW working with boards and heads to improve standards of school governance.
Chief Operating Officer
Since joining AHISA in 2016, Kira has worked to strengthen the association’s programs and member engagement. As Chief Operating Officer, Kira leads AHISA’s national office team, overseeing the delivery of services, programs, and initiatives that support independent school leaders across Australia. A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Kira is committed to strong governance and leadership. Her strategic oversight and dedication continue to drive AHISA’s mission to promote excellence in independent school leadership nationwide.
Events Manager
Nicola joined the AHISA national team in June 2021. Her focus is to manage the national conferences, working with the various committees and State branches to promote collegiality and learning opportunities for our members. Having worked in the event industry for over 18 years, she is passionate about providing interesting, exciting, and innovative opportunities for AHISA members to gather.
Communications Coordinator
Tanya joined AHISA in March 2021 and has worked across several key operational and support functions, including Corporate Support and Acting Operations Manager, before stepping into her current role as Communications and Project Manager. With a strong background in administration across both business settings and various ministries of the Lutheran Church of Australia, Tanya brings a relational, organised and service-focused approach to AHISA's national office.
Accounts Manager
Lorraine joined the AHISA National team as the Accounts Manager role in August 2022. She comes with over 30 years’ experience as a finance officer, assistant accountant and bookkeeping roles within various associations and accounting firms in Canberra. Her role includes reporting to government agencies and the financial management aspects for both the National Office and AHISA branches.
Editor and Educational Researcher
Kelly joined AHISA in late 2025 as an education researcher and the editor of the Independence journal. She is an IPEd-certified Professional Editor and has extensive experience working with commercial publishing houses, academic publications, and independent authors. Kelly is a passionate educator with a PhD in English and a Master of Teaching (Secondary). She has worked in secondary and tertiary institutions for over fifteen years, teaching English and academic skills, conducting research projects into inclusive teaching and literary criticism, and overseeing large-scale educational design projects.