Lincoln Institute of Higher Education (LIHE) trading as Lincoln Education Australia (LEA)
Acting Chair
Sameer Pandey
Sameer Pandey manages a technology business as well as an educational institution based in Parramatta. Prior to starting his own businesses, Sameer worked with a Health Research Organisation as Head of IT, managing IT projects and systems in multiple countries.
He is passionate about community issues, social inclusion, preserving heritage, local services, youth programs, use of technology to improve services, services for older people and people with disability, education, infrastructure and ensuring our community has a strong plan for the future.
Sameer is currently involved in several committees including the Smart City Committee, Traffic Committee, Parramatta Councils Risk and Finance Committee among others. He is also a member of Sydney Central City planning Panel, Board Member of Parramatta, and Vice-Chair of Western Sydney Vocational Training Committee.
Sameer holds a Bachelor of Computer Science and a Master of Information Technology from University of Sydney, and a Master of Legal Studies from the University of Technology Sydney.
Member
Hayley Saddington
With more than 10 years' experience in the physiotherapy, hospital and medical field, Hayley is a business and profit focused executive recognised as a technology pioneer in the evolution and implementation of specialised medical technology. Working from start-up phase as a Founder, through domestic and international design, commercialisation and scale, Hayley has secured a reputation for her ability to innovate essential industry technology to compliment future health trends.
Deploying creative innovation in the specialist area of medical technology, Hayley is equipped to manage and integrate almost any company’s engineering and manufacturing requirements. Hayley offers an international perspective and an enviable track record delivering business performance improvements and cost savings in a variety of corporate and diverse cultural environments.
Having founded HALO Medical Devices in 2010, Hayley grew the business through start-up phase to a proven company promptly scaling internationally. With offices in Perth, Sydney and Singapore, Hayley’s success is sustained by her management capacity to drive top line performance through revenue growth, increasing market share, expanding into new and emerging markets and introducing new products and services.
Throughout her career, Hayley has been involved in every level of company management and operation giving her an incredibly strong grounding in all facets of business operations. She has extensive knowledge of what it takes to run an effective national or multinational business and is an exciting and valuable contributor to any technology-based company at management level.
Hayley holds Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Physiotherapy degrees from Curtin University, as well as attending the Harvard University Executive Education programme.
Member
Dr Mary-Ellen Feeney
Mary-Ellen is an experienced Technical Leader in large, complex, service organisations as well as professional associations and government programs. She has managed multidisciplinary projects and teams in infrastructure, digital engineering, information management, systems development, automation and geospatial domains. She holds Non-Executive Director roles on the Corporate Governance Board of Lincoln Education Australia, Locate Conferences Australia, and formerly the NSW Government Board of Surveying and Spatial Information (BOSSI). She is an Executive Board member for Yokogawa Australia. Mary-Ellen is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, NSW Committee member and former Regional Chair (NSW) of the Surveying & Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI), a Homeward Bound Fellow (Global Women in STEMM Leadership Program) and a Diversity Ambassador (Sydney Build, Yokogawa Australia, Jacobs’ PRISM, EWAAB – Encouraging Women Across All Borders, SSSDLN – Space, Spatial & Surveying Diversity Leadership Network – SSSDLN).
Mary-Ellen specialises in business strategy, technical leadership and organisational change. She has held numerous roles driving technology roadmaps, capacity building organisations and clients for technical transformation. She has over 20 years’ experience in federal government, academic, consulting and private sector roles, as well as managing projects for government agencies and private sector. She is an alumna of the University of Melbourne Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructure and Land Administration (CSDILA) where she undertook doctoral studies in the inaugural research group – CSDILA recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Member
Dr.Vinita Deodhar
A bureaucrat-turned-entrepreneur Vinita is a seasoned executive with deep experience in leading change and enhancing enterprise performance. She is Chief Product Officer and Consulting Principal at Open Orbit, a tech start-up based at Stone & Chalk. A well-rounded leader, Vinita brings a wide range of expertise from across public and private sectors - covering strategy, governance, management, budgeting, public policy, marketing and advertising. Prior to Open Orbit, she held the position of Executive Director with NSW Government. In Government, her experience spans NSW Treasury, Education, Environment, Climate change and Water, and Investment NSW. Vinita led NSW Government transformation to a more outcome focused culture – embedding citizen and customer outcomes at the centre of strategic planning, resource allocation and delivery. Through COVID-19, she led the rapid start-up and scale-up of Skilling for Recovery/Job Trainer, a key economic recovery initiative of NSW and Australian Governments.
Vinita holds a PhD in Economics from Macquarie University. She is company director with Woodville Alliance, a disability and community services organisation in South-western Sydney. Vinita is a committed Rotarian working on local and global philanthropic projects. She has introduced local community initiatives such as the annual Young at Heart Festival and Living Treasures Awards to celebrate and recognise the role of older people in society.
Syed Mahbubur Rahman
LIHE fosters a vibrant learning environment where students are encouraged to excel academically while gaining practical skills. With supportive faculty and diverse resources, it's the perfect place to prepare for a successful future.
Diplove Karki
LIHE has provided me with an exceptional learning environment, offering both comprehensive resources and personalized support. The team is dedicated to helping students succeed, and I’ve grown both academically and personally through their programs. I highly recommend LIHE for anyone looking to advance their education with confidence. The campus is welcoming and full of vibrant energy.
Roshan
Studying at LIHE was both fun and a great learning experience. I made some wonderful friends along the way.
Manika
LIHE has given me the opportunity to study in Australia, a beautiful place to learn and grow. I've also made great friends here.
Aashish Hamal
LIHE offers an incredible learning environment with knowledgeable instructors and excellent resources that have prepared me well for my future career.
Abdul Wasay
LIHE has profoundly enhanced my educational experience by offering outstanding training in real-world applications and a dedicated, supportive faculty. Their commitment to each student fosters a nurturing environment where I feel valued and heard. Here, I’ve not only found a sense of belonging but also formed lasting friendships that will undoubtedly enrich my journey ahead.
Sanjay Pandey
Studying for bachelor's in business information systems at Lincoln Institute has been a fantastic blend of fun and learning. The program is practical and engaging, with supportive faculty and hands-on projects that make complex concepts easy to grasp. It’s a great environment for personal and academic growth, preparing me well for a career in the tech-business world!
Siddhartha Shrestha
Studying Business Information Systems at Lincoln Institute has been an incredible experience. The balance of practical learning, supportive faculty, and engaging projects has made my academic journey both fun and impactful. I feel well-prepared and motivated for a successful career ahead!
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