Meet The Alliance Française Team

We have a fantastic team of talented and enthusiastic teachers, administrators, volunteers and community members who make the Alliance Française such a vibrant place.


Our French teachers

Viviane Oualou

Mélanie Lacombe

Louise Cusset

Franck Monnet

Juliette D'anna

Judith Lerich

Francine Corhumel

Tara Goodwin

Thibaut Veillard

Dominique Santini

Sandrine Geslin

Ambre Betschitch

Phoebe Zimmermann

Our Administration

Nathalie Dourneau
Director

Matilda Thomas
Administrator and Library

Louise Cusset
Education Coordinator

Gary Childs
Accountant

Morgane Collet
Communication, Marketing & Event Coordinator

Committee Members

Alliance Française Wellington is, like Alliance Française branches all over the world, governed and directed by officers and committee in partnership with the director. The executive committee is elected annually by the local membership at the Annual General Meeting, and meets in accordance with the rules of the association.

The role of the committee includes:

  • To plan and implement the activities of the Alliance in close cooperation with the Director
  • To discuss cultural activities carried out by the Alliance
  • To oversee administrative and financial matters in close cooperation with the Director

Our Committee Members

Adrienne Bushell - President

Elizabeth Rose - Vice President

Warick Dunn - Treasurer

Bridget Hargreaves

Winston Roberts

Jean-Michel Carnus

Sarah Dennis
- Secretary

Nicholas Wood

Cherie Jacobson


Download a full copy of the constitution of Mission, Vision and Values.

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Book Club Volunteers

Karen Atkinson

Katherine Wharton


Volunteering is one of the easiest and most essential ways to support Alliance Française Wellington.
Check out this page if you wish to become a volunteer.

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If you have a question or want to make a general query simply fill in the form and we will be happy to help.


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