Organising Committee
Stephen Alderman

Stephen Alderman

Chief Executive Officer

An experienced CEO and senior executive with over 20 years of experience, successfully leading organisations through significant change programs arising as a result of industry, legislative, and organisational reform.

With a background in the ICT, Government and Not for Profit sectors, Stephen believes that the values of humility, compassion, integrity and courage have been key in his career success. He has a very collaborative, inclusive and respectful leadership style encouraging people to actively participate in the growth and success of our organisation.

Dr. Rachel Tan

Dr. Rachel Tan

Project Officer

Dr Rachel Tan graduated from the University of Sydney and has been a Member of the College since 2001 when she completed Membership in Medicine of Horses. As a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Large Animal Internal Medicine, she has worked within Australia and internationally.

In addition to her role as the Project Officer for the College, Rachel works in private large animal practice in Brisbane.

Dr. Mary Anne Hiscutt

Dr. Mary Anne Hiscutt

College Manager

Mary Anne grew up in rural Tasmania and attended Sydney University, graduating in 1986. After four years working in mixed practice on the central coast of NSW she and her husband travelled to the UK with a back pack each, returning six years later with three children and half a container of belongings. Settling in Brisbane, Mary Anne combined part time work in small animal practice with raising children but stopped work when numbers five and six arrived.

After a period away from practice Mary Anne is keen to reconnect with her profession in a completely different capacity and regards her role within the College as a learning experience and welcome challenge.

Mary Anne has a varied menagerie as well as six children and a husband!

Dr. Mandy Burrows

Dr. Mandy Burrows

Science Week Committee Chair

Dr Mandy is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in Veterinary Dermatology; a registered specialist in veterinary dermatology and Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine (Dermatology) at Murdoch University, Western Australia.

Dr. Terry King

Dr. Terry King

Science Week Convenor (Trade)

Dr Terry King was born and raised in Townsville, North Queensland. He has over 19 years in private practice in Brisbane’s north western suburbs and accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in small animal practice.

Terry has been the  Director of the Veterinary Clinic and Hospital at the University of Queensland and is a director at Veterinary Specialist Services.