About Us

EEO Specialists aim to create safe and respectful workplaces. We do this by delivering professional, engaging, legally sound training to help your staff better understand sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying, and how to  manage issues effectively.

All our facilitators come from backgrounds in senior management and/or are experienced educators and trainers. They have successfully completed our ‘train the trainer’ program, are accredited Mental Health First Aiders, and are committed to continuous professional development.

Our facilitators meet regularly to learn new skills, refresh our training delivery, and learn about legal changes that will impact our clients. This ensures that our team and workshop content complies with the rapidly changing Australian Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and regulations.

Franca Sala Tenna - EEO Australia

Franca Sala Tenna

Founder, Director, Principal Facilitator, Coach, Speaker, Lawyer

Franca has spent 16 years in the unlawful workplace behaviour space; in the room preventing behaviours through in-person training to more than 25,000 people, using her legal skills to conduct investigations and applying her coaching skills with one-on-one training to people who’ve had allegations substantiated. Legally qualified, she is the non-lawyer’s lawyer, spending her time making sense of the law to people who need to understand it’s everyday application through creating interactive theatre experiences that weave the legal content through the story of memorable characters.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science (major psychology), Graduate Diploma of Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Ontological Coaching and Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. Accredited Mental Health First Aider.

Alysha Hooper

General Manager

Alysha has been a leader across the healthcare, education, and retail sectors. She is recognised for her ability to build and grow business capabilities, implement new initiatives, and deliver results-focused solutions.

As a people person, Alysha cares about her team, ensuring that they are well and achieving their best. This leads to a high performing team that delivers meaningful outcomes to our clients.   

Qualifications: Graduate of the St John Global Leadership Development Programme, and several leadership courses from the Australian Institute of Management.  Qualified in project management.

Leanne Dryburgh - Corporate Theatre Manager

Leanne Dryburgh

Corporate Theatre Manager

Leanne has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors as a highly skilled and intuitive actor, professional role player and facilitator.

Leanne’s strength lies in understanding what is required to meet the needs of our clients and brings together a team of highly skilled actors to ensure our corporate acting team bring an authentic and engaging learning experience for every participant.

With an empathetic and human-centred approach, Leanne is passionate about understanding and connecting with people and being part of our participants’ transformative learning journey.

Clair Kemp Client Liaison Manager EEO Australia

Clair Kemp

Client Liaison Manager

Clair has extensive experience in working in customer facing roles for international companies in both South Africa and Dubai, and settled in Perth in 2012. Clair joined EEO Specialists as their Client Liaison Officer in 2018 and believes that the key to delivering outstanding customer service is to have a passion for helping people and having a ‘can do’ mindset.

Whether it is to book in-person training or to purchase e-modules, Clair is the engine behind the company, making your experience working with EEO Specialists smooth, professional and friendly. Clair is an accredited Mental Health First Aider.

Richard Murphy - EEO Specialists

Richard Murphy

Accountant

Richard is a CPA-qualified accountant who combines technical expertise with a practical, people-focused approach. He enjoys improving systems, delivering timely financial reporting, and providing insights that help leaders make informed decisions.

Richard is passionate about applying his skills to meaningful projects, broader than just crunching numbers, through supporting colleagues, contributing to educational initiatives, and being involved in projects that benefit the community.

Charlotte Ingham Senior Facilitator EEO-Australia

Charlotte Ingham

Senior Facilitator

Charlotte is an engaging facilitator with experience in training across diverse industries. She uses best practice, current educational theories, and methodologies to design, develop, and deliver engaging, interactive workshops.

Charlotte learnt how to present in the classroom with high school students as a teacher and then deputy principal. Charlotte went on to complete a Master of Education (neurochemistry of learning and emotion). The masters transformed the way she looked at learning and behaviour (including her own!) she now uses this knowledge to educate people about wellbeing and becoming our best selves. Charlotte has completed her BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and is an experienced WHS practitioner. She specialises in the identification and management of Psychosocial Hazards, has her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – TAE 40116 and is also an accredited Mental Health First Aider.

Charlotte has a calm and engaging presence, built from years of being a yoga teacher and running workshops in prisons. Charlotte is passionate about seeing lives transformed through connecting with people.

Jane Chilcott General Manager, Facilitator, Coach

Jane Chilcott

Facilitator & Coach

Jane is an experienced workshop facilitator and ontological coach who works with both individuals and groups to shift workplace behaviours and transform organizational culture.

Drawing on over 20 years in senior leadership roles such as GM and CEO and her background as an HR professional, Jane brings a wealth of lived experience to her work. She understands firsthand the challenges of managing teams and navigating complex workplace dynamics, which allows her to coach and facilitate from a place of genuine insight and empathy.

Having lived and worked across Africa, the UK, Japan, and France, Jane brings valuable multicultural sensitivity to her facilitation and coaching practice.

Jane has a BSc (Major Psychology) and Post Graduate Diplomas in HR Management and Ontological Coaching and Leadership. She is an accredited Mental Health First Aider.  

Anne Polley Facilitator EEO

Anne Polley

Facilitator

Anne is a training and cultural engagement specialist with over 20 years experience in State Government, Local Government, Not for Profit and tertiary education sectors.  Anne is passionate and engaging in her presentation style.

Anne has a strong commitment and focus on social performance and mental health, as demonstrated in her current voluntary involvement in the women’s philanthropy group,100 Women as a committee member and prior international development programs in rural Myanmar.

Anne possesses a Bachelor of Exercise Science (BPHE), a Post Graduate Diploma in Heath Promotion, a Masters of Public Health (MPH) and is an accredited Mental Health First Aid Australia (MHFA) Accredited Instructor.

Employee Workshops

Psychosocial Hazards

Unlawful Workplace Behaviours

Brain Chemistry of Burnout

Code of Conduct

Manager Workshops

Legislative Overview

Psychosocial Hazards

Managing Workplace Behaviours

Under Performance Management

Productive Relationships

Interactive Theatre

Workplace Behaviours

Workplace Sexual Harassment

Workplace Bullying

Workplace Discrimination

Psychosocial Hazards

Public Courses

Contact Officer Course

November 17th 2026. 

Grievance Officer Course

Day 1: March 31st. Day 2: April 8th

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EEO Specialists Actors

Adam Leeuwenhart

an accomplished actor, film professional and performer who brings extensive experience, versatility and a strong understanding of character to experiential theatre and role-play learning. With a background spanning stage, screen and creative production, Adam has developed the ability to create authentic, engaging performances that connect with audiences and bring complex scenarios to life. Adam’s strength lies in his ability to embody a wide range of characters with depth, empathy and precision.

Bronte Frances

is a multidisciplinary performance maker and actor based in Boorloo (Perth), bringing creativity, adaptability and a strong understanding of human behaviour to experiential theatre and role-play learning. With a background spanning directing, writing, acting, puppetry and collaborative performance-making, Bronte has developed a unique ability to create authentic characters and engaging scenarios that connect with audiences in meaningful ways.

Craig Van Waardenburg

an experienced actor, professional role-play educator and facilitator with almost a decade of experience delivering immersive learning experiences focused on workplace behaviours, communication and human connection. Since joining EEO Specialists, Craig has played a key role in delivering experiential theatre and scenario-based training that explores complex workplace issues including bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and psychosocial behaviours.

Declan Brown

an experienced professional actor with more than a decade of delivering experiential theatre, role-play simulations and facilitated learning experiences across Western Australia. Having worked with government, healthcare, mining and corporate organisations, he brings authenticity, adaptability and professionalism to every training environment. Known for his ability to portray complex and challenging characters, Declan creates realistic scenarios that encourage meaningful reflection, strengthen communication skills and help participants build confidence in responding to real-world workplace situations.

Jordan Valentini

a Perth-based actor, writer and director who brings creativity, adaptability and a strong understanding of storytelling to experiential theatre and role-play learning. A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Jordan’s practice spans performance, devising and collaborative theatre-making, allowing him to create nuanced characters and engaging scenarios that connect with audiences. With a passion for blending theatrical forms and exploring human experiences, Jordan brings imagination, curiosity and authenticity to every performance.

Kingsley Judd

a highly experienced professional actor and facilitator with more than 20 years' experience delivering experiential theatre, role-play simulations and small-group learning experiences across a wide range of industries. Drawing on an extensive career in theatre, film and television, Kingsley creates authentic, engaging and emotionally intelligent performances that help participants explore complex workplace scenarios in a safe and impactful way. His ability to adapt to diverse audiences, respond naturally in the moment and support meaningful learning conversations makes him a valued member of the EEO Specialists team.

Liv Richardson

an experienced professional actor with more than seven years’ experience in corporate theatre, delivering immersive scenario-based training and role-play experiences for a diverse range of organisations across government, education, justice and health sectors. She has worked extensively with participants including correctional officers, psychology, psychiatry, physiotherapy and counselling students, helping them develop practical skills through realistic and engaging interactions.

Nichola Renton

an award-winning actor, director, improviser and drama educator with more than two decades of experience creating engaging learning experiences through theatre. As a highly skilled improviser and performer, Nichola brings exceptional presence, adaptability and emotional intelligence to experiential theatre, role-play simulations and facilitated learning environments. With extensive experience across theatre, film, education and corporate settings, Nichola has a unique ability to create authentic characters, respond intuitively in the moment and engage participants through meaningful interactions.

Paul Massad

brings a unique combination of corporate experience, facilitation expertise and acting capability to experiential learning. With more than 20 years’ experience across the IT and telecommunications industries, he understands the complexities of workplace communication, leadership and organisational dynamics from both a business and human perspective. Paul has extensive experience delivering workshops, training programs and strategic planning sessions, and uses his skills in acting, role play and facilitation to create realistic, engaging scenarios that help participants practise conversations, build confidence and develop practical skills for the workplace.

Peter Bruderlin

has been part of Perth’s performing arts community for more than twenty years, building extensive experience across theatre, film and a diverse range of performance styles. As an accomplished actor, he brings a strong understanding of character, human behaviour and authentic communication to experiential theatre and role-play learning. Peter has the ability to create believable and compelling characters that bring workplace scenarios to life, engaging participants through realistic interactions and thought-provoking performances.

Robert Jackson

a highly experienced professional actor who brings authenticity, adaptability and a calm, engaging presence to every training environment. With an extensive background across theatre, film and television, Robert has spent many years delivering experiential theatre, role-play simulations and facilitated learning experiences for organisations across a range of sectors. His ability to build believable characters, think on his feet and respond naturally to participants creates immersive learning experiences that encourage meaningful reflection, skill development and confident practice in real-world workplace scenarios.

Shirley Van Sanden

an accomplished actor, writer and director who brings warmth, authenticity and professionalism to every learning experience. As a member of the EEO Specialists acting team since 2024, she has extensive experience delivering experiential theatre, role-play simulations and facilitated training for universities, healthcare organisations and corporate clients. Drawing on a distinguished career across stage productions, national and international touring, and award-winning theatre, Shirley creates engaging, believable characters that encourage meaningful discussion, reflection and practical skill development in the workplace.

Summer Williams

a highly experienced actor, voice-over artist and drama coach with more than two decades of experience across the Australian entertainment industry. With an extensive background in screen, voice and performance, Summer brings exceptional professionalism, versatility and emotional intelligence to experiential theatre and role-play learning. A highly skilled improviser, Summer has the ability to create complex and authentic characters that respond naturally in the moment, bringing depth, humour and vulnerability to every interaction. Her strong intuition and ability to read a room allow her to build genuine connections with participants and create engaging, memorable learning experiences.
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