Australian Calabrese Cultural Association

Pr. Teresa De Fazio has over 25 years of experience in various academic and management roles which have always focussed on ensuring a positive and inclusive learner and staff experience. Her employment history includes industry and university teacher training, academic development, languages pedagogy, intercultural competence training, student engagement, mentoring, online learning and teaching pedagogy, curriculum renewal and development.

 Dr. De Fazio is also an active community member and Board Director participating actively to ensure opportunity and social connection through various activities. A passionate advocate for multiculturalism, she was appointed as Commissioner for the Victorian Multicultural Commission for two terms by the Victorian Government. Her training and resource development work spans academia, the community sector, corporate entities and state Governments. Teresa has worked as a consultant on a range of projects and initiatives and enjoys the challenge of consultancy work.

Dr De Fazio has worked in educational leadership at various universities across Australia and has overseen a range of projects focused on multiculturalism, inclusion, equity and diversity, educational development, mentoring and leadership.

She received her Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Australia Day Honours list of 2021. She was recognized for her significant contributions to the community, particularly in the field of education and support for culturally and linguistically diverse groups.