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Dr Culture Shift is dedicated to transforming how individuals, institutions, and organisations navigate cross-cultural adaptation and thrive in diverse environments. We specialise in evidence-based approaches to global competence development, offering programs and consulting services that help people not just adapt to diverse environments, but lead, collaborate, and thrive within them.
Our programs and consulting services address the full spectrum of intercultural capability — from cross-cultural preparation, cultural awareness and managing culture shock, to navigating difference, fostering inclusive mindsets, and developing the practical skills needed for effective intercultural communication and engagement.
Founded and led by Dr. Su-Ann Tan — a practitioner-researcher with 20 years experience in international education and engagement — Dr Culture Shift bridges academic research with real-world practice. Drawing on Su-Ann’s seminal research on expectancy violations in cultural transitions and her teaching in intercultural communication, our work supports both individual growth and institutional transformation.
We serve a wide range of clients, with a particular focus on enhancing international student preparedness, experience, retention, success, and re-entry back home. But our impact goes beyond students — we empower staff, educators, and leaders to embed cultural competence into systems, policies, and everyday interactions, creating truly inclusive, globally capable environments.
Founder, Chief Education Officer
Dr. Su-Ann Tan is a strategic leader and cross-cultural specialist with a proven track record in driving large-scale initiatives that foster inclusion, belonging, and international collaboration. With a PhD in Intercultural Communication and Cross-Cultural Psychology, her doctoral research specifically focused on international student adaptation, and she has over 20 years of experience in international education management, strategic partnerships, and cross-cultural training. This unique combination of scholarly expertise and practical knowledge allows her to address a critical market need—enhancing international student adaptation and success.
As the founder of Dr Culture Shift, Su-Ann delivers research-driven solutions to help institutions and professionals navigate cultural transitions with clarity and impact. She has designed and led capacity-building programs across Southeast Asia, delivering training in cultural capability and intercultural communication to diverse audiences, including professionals from industry, government, and the health sector, alongside higher education academic and administrative staff and students.
Su-Ann is an casual academic at The University of Queensland where she teaches intercultural communication. She previously held key leadership roles at Go8 institutions, including as Director of the Southeast Asia Liaison Office for The Australian National University (ANU) at the Australian High Commission in Singapore and Director of Outreach and Communication at the ANU Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. She has served as Regional Manager for International Student Recruitment at both UQ and ANU, driving recruitment strategies across key markets.
Chief Development Officer
Mark Monteagle is a trusted leader who believes success across cultures begins with confidence, connection, and the right support. He brings significant experience with the Australian Government, having held various roles within the Refugee, Citizenship, and Multicultural Programs and International Policy Division. With extensive experience working across diverse communities and years spent living and travelling across Southeast Asia, he has earned a reputation for building trust, navigating challenges with clarity, and creating environments where people feel respected and understood.
At Dr Culture Shift, Mark’s leadership is driven by a passion for helping people grow. His first-hand experience adapting to new cultures allows him to bridge perspectives and support individuals and organizations through change. His steady, people-first approach ensures cultural transitions become smoother, more empowering, and ultimately, more rewarding.
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