Our team
Tuihono UC | UC Online is a bunch of diverse professionals with a passion for lifelong learning. We come from a range of backgrounds but come together to promote and deliver online learning, and support learners.
Our team is so much bigger than the presenters you see on screen! They're backed by education, production, and instructional design professionals in the Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Te Ako Anamata | Future Learning and Development team. Our online learning team works closely with UC academics to build courses that foster effective learning online.
We have a learner support team for those taking Tuihono UC | UC Online courses and Relationship Managers to help businesses create custom training solutions.
Learn more about Tuihono UC | UC Online
Meet the team
![Mick Grimley](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Mick-2.png)
Mick Grimley
Te Ako Anamata
Director | Future Learning and Development
![Rach Montejo](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Rach.png)
Rach Montejo
Te Ako Anamata
Programme Manager
![Dean Sutherland](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Dean.png)
Dean Sutherland
Te Ako Anamata
Academic Lead
![Andrew Baker](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Andrew.png)
Andrew Baker
Te Ako Anamata
Online Course Developer
![Bec Sandys](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Bec%20Sandys.png)
Bec Sandys
Te Ako Anamata
Team Leader
![Cecile Ackermann](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(12)%20(1)Ce.png)
Cecile Ackermann
Te Ako Anamata
Senior Instructional Designer
![Conny Stussig](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(9)%20(1).png)
Conny Stussig
Te Ako Anamata
Software Developer
![Daniel Grossman](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Danny.png)
Daniel Grossman
Te Ako Anamata
Operations Lead
![Erika Herrera](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Erika.png)
Erika Herrera
Te Ako Anamata
Instructional Designer
![Greta Simpson](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Greta.png)
Greta Simpson
Te Ako Anamata
Head of Product Design and Implementation
![Ha Tran](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Ha%20Tran.png)
Ha Tran
Te Ako Anamata
Instructional Designer
![Holly Spence](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(8)%20(1).png)
Holly Spence
Te Ako Anamata
Marketing Automation Specialist
![Jason Reimer](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Jason.png)
Jason Reimer
Te Ako Anamata
Senior Instructional Designer
![Julie Minkley](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Julie%20M.png)
Julie Minkley
Te Ako Anamata
Administrator
![Katherine Christensen](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Katherine.png)
Katherine Christensen
Te Ako Anamata
Copy Editor
![Katie Koster](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Katie.png)
Katie Koster
Te Ako Anamata
Online Learner Experience Lead
![Kintilla du Boucher-Ryan](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Kintilla.png)
Kintilla du Boucher-Ryan
Te Ako Anamata
Marketing and Sales Manager
![Laura Tretheway](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Laura.png)
Laura Tretheway
Te Ako Anamata
Marketing and Engagement Advisor
![Laurie Delluc](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Laurie.png)
Laurie Delluc
Te Ako Anamata
Enrolment Advisor
![Lisa Burdes](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Lisa.png)
Lisa Burdes
Te Ako Anamata
Partnerships Manager
![Michael Rausch](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Michael.png)
Michael Rausch
Te Ako Anamata
Software Developer
![Moira Fraser](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Moira%20Fr.png)
Moira Fraser
Te Ako Anamata
Project Manager | Digital Learning
![Nancy Goodwin](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(16)%20(1).png)
Nancy Goodwin
Te Ako Anamata
Product Manager
![Olivia Doyle](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Olivia.png)
Olivia Doyle
Te Ako Anamata
Online Course Developer
![Pavana Jose](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Pavna.png)
Pavana Jose
Te Ako Anamata
Application Support Consultant
![Richard Davies](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Richard.png)
Richard Davies
Te Ako Anamata
Instructional Design Team Leader
![Rob De Moura](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Rob.png)
Rob De Moura
Te Ako Anamata
Senior UX Experience Designer
![Sam Dempsey](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Sam.png)
Sam Dempsey
Te Ako Anamata
Learner Advisor
![Stephen Roberts](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Stephen.png)
Stephen Roberts
Te Ako Anamata
Commercial Manager
![Talita Santos](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(51)%20(1).png)
Talita Santos
Te Ako Anamata
Administrator
![Tara Wingfield](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Tara.png)
Tara Wingfield
Te Ako Anamata
Project Manager
![Thais Theis](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Thas.png)
Thais Theis
Te Ako Anamata
Instructional Content Designer
![Yifang Parker](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Yifang.png)
Yifang Parker
Te Ako Anamata
Programme Co-ordinator
![Yvonne Jay](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/Yvonne%20Jay.png)
Yvonne Jay
Te Ako Anamata
Test Analyst
Our values
People come first at the University of Canterbury, which reflects our intrinsic values – whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and tiakitanga. These values are rooted in trust, care, and reciprocity. They were embedded over generations of Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi Tahu being present in the region.
In 1861, Pita Te Hori, the first Upoko of Ngāi Tūāhuriri, instructed the founders of Ōtautahi – 'Kia atawhai ki te iwi – be kind to your people.' Today, these words underpin the relationships we foster among our students, staff, and community. We're proud to open our doors to students and staff throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and the world. We welcome everyone to learn from each other and contribute to our diverse and flourishing community. The University of Canterbury is a place for everyone.
Tika
Doing what's right, being professional, and maintaining high standards.
Pono
Being honest, truthful, and acting with integrity.
Aroha
Being respectful, responsive and empathetic.
![UC Values UC Values](https://uconline.ac.nz/hubfs/UC%20Values.png)
Kia tika, kia pono, kia aroha – doing what's right with integrity and empathy. This is how we check in on how well we're living our values.
At the centre of our attributes is utu – reciprocation and balance. Utu is linked to retaining mana. It recognises the link between actions and reactions – that all actions require an appropriate response, whether positive or negative.
UC’s values were defined by our staff and shaped by a team at Te Waka Pākākano | Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor Māori, Pacific and Equity, using a Māori values paradigm and a Māori worldview.
Each value was given a whakataukī, or saying, to facilitate deeper understanding. Learn and practice the pronunciation of each whakataukī.
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