Our team
Our Committee
Celine L'her – Director of FABPSA / Operation Manager
Celine is our dedicated co-founder, whose expertise spans teaching (French as a second language and mindfulness for children) and urban planning. Celine brings a wealth of knowledge in project management and education to our organisation. Her unique blend of skills not only reflects her passion for multilingualism and children's development but also strengthens our commitment to delivering impactful initiatives.
Celine is our dedicated co-founder, whose expertise spans teaching (French as a second language and mindfulness for children) and urban planning. Celine brings a wealth of knowledge in project management and education to our organisation. Her unique blend of skills not only reflects her passion for multilingualism and children's development but also strengthens our commitment to delivering impactful initiatives.
Julie Penin – Director of FABPSA / Pedagogy Coordinator
Julie is our esteemed co-founder with a wealth of experience in working with diverse multilingual children and families. With a career spanning both France and Australia, Julie has cultivated a deep understanding of both educational systems. Her unwavering passion and extensive experience as a school and language teacher underscore her invaluable contributions to our organisation.
Julie is our esteemed co-founder with a wealth of experience in working with diverse multilingual children and families. With a career spanning both France and Australia, Julie has cultivated a deep understanding of both educational systems. Her unwavering passion and extensive experience as a school and language teacher underscore her invaluable contributions to our organisation.
Charline Mesquida – Secretary / Sponsorship Coordinator
Charline is our dedicated secretary and sponsorship specialist. Her journey in Perth began in 2013. As a mother of two bilingual children, her personal experience adds depth to her role. Prior to joining FABPSA, she spent 10 years as a Scientific Account Manager with a prominent international company, developing her skills in client relationship building.
Charline is our dedicated secretary and sponsorship specialist. Her journey in Perth began in 2013. As a mother of two bilingual children, her personal experience adds depth to her role. Prior to joining FABPSA, she spent 10 years as a Scientific Account Manager with a prominent international company, developing her skills in client relationship building.
Sara Bezzan – Communication Manager
Sara has been working in marketing and communication across diverse industries for 15 years, bringing her strong professional expertise to the association. Passionate about languages and culture, she is raising a little trilingual boy. Sara's dedication and experience make her an invaluable asset, ensuring our message and mission resonate effectively with our community.
Sara has been working in marketing and communication across diverse industries for 15 years, bringing her strong professional expertise to the association. Passionate about languages and culture, she is raising a little trilingual boy. Sara's dedication and experience make her an invaluable asset, ensuring our message and mission resonate effectively with our community.
Julien Cornu – Treasurer
Julien arrived in Australia 12 years ago to work as a French language teacher. Passionate about education and helping others, he studied community services. He has since been working with young people from diverse cultural and social background. Father of two bilingual children, his knowledge and skills makes Julien a great asset for the organization.
Julien arrived in Australia 12 years ago to work as a French language teacher. Passionate about education and helping others, he studied community services. He has since been working with young people from diverse cultural and social background. Father of two bilingual children, his knowledge and skills makes Julien a great asset for the organization.
Yohann Cuchard – Committee Support
Yohann arrived in Perth 16 years ago. He has a 6 year old boy who is fluent in both English and French. Always involved in the French community in Perth and passionate about bilingualism, Yohann joined the committee with an enthusiasm to contribute to the business development of the association, helping in different areas of expertise when required.
Yohann arrived in Perth 16 years ago. He has a 6 year old boy who is fluent in both English and French. Always involved in the French community in Perth and passionate about bilingualism, Yohann joined the committee with an enthusiasm to contribute to the business development of the association, helping in different areas of expertise when required.
Sophie Piat – Sponsorship and Pedagogy Specialist
Sophie brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to FABPSA. With a background in Psychology and extensive experience as a Language Assistant and Special Needs Education Assistant, she is a valuable asset to our pedagogy team. Strong advocate for multilingualism and President of the Parents & Citizens' Association at her children's school in Perth, she is also a driving force for our sponsorship team.
Sophie brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to FABPSA. With a background in Psychology and extensive experience as a Language Assistant and Special Needs Education Assistant, she is a valuable asset to our pedagogy team. Strong advocate for multilingualism and President of the Parents & Citizens' Association at her children's school in Perth, she is also a driving force for our sponsorship team.
Alex Vedelago – Web developer / IT Specialist
In 2019, Alex settled in Perth after a journey through New Zealand and Tasmania. With his rich background in software development, Alex is our web developer and the backbone of our IT team. His professional ethos is defined by his commitment, responsiveness and efficiency. Beyond his professional endeavours, Alex is a devoted father, raising a bilingual child, which fuels his passion for bilingual education, making him an invaluable contributor to our project.
In 2019, Alex settled in Perth after a journey through New Zealand and Tasmania. With his rich background in software development, Alex is our web developer and the backbone of our IT team. His professional ethos is defined by his commitment, responsiveness and efficiency. Beyond his professional endeavours, Alex is a devoted father, raising a bilingual child, which fuels his passion for bilingual education, making him an invaluable contributor to our project.
Our Volunteers
We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated volunteers helping us with this project, all bringing their own set of skills and experience. Below is a photo of some of them at one of our last catch ups.
