Database Officer
Rachel Roach
Rachel has been on the team at Harvest Bible College for more than a year.
She is a key player in the academic administration team and manages the data on the student database. Previously she worked in a similar role at Swinburne University, Lilydale and Hawthorn
She is currently studying a Nursing degree at Ballarat University.
Receptionist
Natasha Podhaczky
Natasha joined the team in December in 2008. She is our receptionist and Trainee Administration Officer here at Harvest. If you call up or visit the Dandenong
campus she will be the first friendly staff member you will speak to.
She loves her job and is passionate about serving God. Natasha has been happily married for 4 years. They have recently become members at Peninsula City Church
in Frankston. She loves spending time with her husband, family and friends. She also enjoys watching movies, relaxing and loving life.
Accounts Receivable Officer
Margriet Givord
Margriet commenced working for Harvest in March 2008 and is responsible for all Accounts Payable matters.
She is happily married with two children
Accounts Payable Officer
Jan Trigg
Jan commenced with Harvest in August 2009 as Accounts Payable Officer. She has currently graduated
Advanced Diploma in Accounting. Jan worship at Faith! Christian Church, Dandenong where she is involved
as a volunteer. Jan is happily married with 2 children and 6 grandchildren
Online Studies Coordinator
Steven Bergen
B.App.Sc Computer Science & Software Engineering (Swinburne), Cert IV TAA
With a degree in Computer Science and over 10 years professional experience in the IT industry Steve
enjoys the challenges of Harvest's technological environment.
His current ministry involvement is with his local Uniting Church where he is primary role is as a
worship leader and musician, with the occasional preaching engagement. Steve is happily married with
three beautiful daughters ranging in age from 10 to 5 years. He loves technology and enjoys the
opportunity to develop new and exciting ways to of learning.
CD Studies Coordinator
Joshil Prakash
Joshil started out at Harvest in 2004. He joined the external studies team at Harvest as the
Media and IT Support Officer. After afew years in the role he moved to look after the CD department
as the CD Studies Co-ordinator. Joshil worships at Clayton AOG. His areas of interest include leadership,
strategy and change management. He enjoys listening to good communicators, eating a quality curry as well as watching his beloved Arsenal play soccer.
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IT Support Officer
Deelan Teeroovengadum
Dip. Tech, B.A.Min(Cand)
Deelan joined Harvest in 2008 as an intern. In 2009 he joined the harvest staff as the IT support
officer. His responsibilities include updating websites, maintaining networks, streaming lectures and
solving computer related issues that arise.
Deelan was born in Mauritius and worked as an IT technician before coming to Australia in 2006. He then
became a Christian and is currently studying at Harvest towards his Bachelor of Arts in Ministry.
Marketing Coordinator
Ps Chris Trodden
BA (BibStud) (Har) DipBusMgt (RMIT) Cert IV TAA
Chris completed his Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies) in 2009 and is currently enrolled in Harvest's
Master or Arts (Ministry). Chris has over 10 year's ministry experience including: pastoring, youth
ministry, church planting, preaching, missions work, Spiritual gifts workshops, leadership development
and itinerate ministry.
He has a background in Management and Sales, and currently coordinates the marketing efforts and brand
management for Harvest, lectures Preaching Skills, and is involved in strategic planning groups for
churches and businesses.
Chris is married to his awesome wife Jennifer and has two amazing daughters. He loves spending time
with his family, watching movies, snowboarding and surfing. His loves watching the Holy Spirit minister
in people lives and helping people grow deeper in true, free and authentic relationship with Jesus.
