Our Team

Bridgette is the Operations Manager at LEC, bringing a wealth of experience from her extensive career as a Registered Nurse since 1995. She has served in various roles, including Senior Nurse and Nurse Educator at a Private Surgical Hospital in Whanganui, which has provided her with a robust background in the healthcare sector. Bridgette has been an invaluable part of the LEC team since 2018, initially joining as a contract tutor. In 2023, she became a full-time Senior Tutor, and now, as the Operations Manager, she continues to share her extensive knowledge and passion for nursing education with overseas nurses and NZ healthcare professionals whilst driving LEC forward delivering CAP and diversified offerings.

Melanie completed her Comprehensive Nurse training in 1988. With a diverse background, Melanie has seamlessly transitioned through roles ranging from Hospital Surgical Nursing to Aged Care. Her expertise extends to Nurse Educator roles for IMAC, where she contributed to mass vaccination events in Auckland during the COVID-19 pandemic for Auckland DHB. Adding to her dynamic career, Melanie has also dedicated time to the Cadrona and Treble Cone ski fields, serving as a Triage and ED nurse.

Melanie is LEC's Clinical Education Director - OSCE Preparation, providing comprehensive support and training to OSCE candidates. Melanie has extensive experience in OSCE having been LEC's Clinical Quality Manager during CAP, supporting candidates during their placements and testing and contributing to LEC's CAP and OSCE content development. Melanie is also a qualified Oxford Brookes OSCE Trainer.

Her wealth of experience and commitment to nursing education makes Melanie an invaluable asset to both LEC and the broader healthcare community. Melanie always goes the extra mile for her candidates to ensure they are successful.

Shiho has worked for Lonsdale for a number of years, having served in various capacities. Shiho specialises in data management, and is a key asset in supporting the administrative needs of the business. She brings a unique perspective, having previously coordinated pre-departure training for Filipino nurses and caregivers under the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement. In her current role as Senior Administrator for LEC, Shiho's expertise spans across documents, database management, CRM implementation, website management, IT, and more. She is instrumental in supporting the entire administration team, contributing to onboarding processes, and imparting essential knowledge to fellow team members. With her personal and professional experience in international transitions, Shiho adds a valuable dimension to Lonsdale, ensuring efficiency and success in various operational aspects.