MARN: 0213896
Brenda has been actively involved in the horse industry her whole life, including working as a stallion handler and then riding school manager in the UK and Ireland. After a successful career in the construction industry, Brenda migrated to Australia in 1990.
Upon moving to Australia, Brenda set up Stablemate, a company established to assist employers in the horse industry to find staff. Stablemate went on to establish a global exchange program, which as part of the exchange process assisted applicants and employers with Australian visa applications.
Eventually, due to diversification and a renewed focus on the immigration process, Stablemate became TEP – a business that exclusively provides immigration assistance to those wishing to travel to and/or remain in Australia.
Brenda has been a practicing Migration Agent since 2002 (MARN: 0213896) and has substantial experience giving advice on both temporary and permanent visa options. She has managed, directed and been the chairperson of several companies and industry organisations.
Brenda’s qualifications include:
- Australian Immigration Law and Practice
- Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems
- Diploma of Racing – Thoroughbred Trainer
- Diploma from the British Builders Merchants Federation
- Australian & British Horse Riding coach
Brenda regularly advocates on behalf of employers and industry and has held many positions of leadership throughout the years. She is currently the member of the Migration Institute of Australia Regional committee; whose goals include advocating for regional migration pathways and regional employers.
Between 1996 and 2012 Brenda travelled extensively looking for and interviewing skilled workers for the horse industry. She spoke at numerous colleges and universities including in the United Kingdom, the Netherland, Russia, Ukraine, South Korea, South Africa, Argentina, Turkey and Australia.
Brenda is a practicing Christian who has invested in studying Christian business and leadership.
Karen Bromham
MARN: 0637186
Karen completed a Bachelor of Equine Science at Charles Sturt University in 1997 and joined TEP (then Stablemate) in 1998. Over the years she assisted with both the recruitment and exchange program sections of the business and has also played an important role in the diversification of the business and establishment of TEP.
In 2011 Karen left TEP to work for one of Australia’s best regarded corporate immigration law firms in Sydney, providing immigration advice to clients ranging from individuals and small business to global and ASX listed companies.
In 2018 Karen returned to TEP. She particularly enjoys handling complex applications that involve complex submission writing.
Karen became a registered Migration Agent in 2006 and went on to study a post-graduate Diploma of Law from Sydney University, which she completed in 2017.
In her spare time, Karen enjoys travel, going to see live music and spending time with her dogs.
Alla Tregubenko
Alla joined TEP in February 2022 as an Immigration Lawyer. Alla has many years of experience working in immigration law, and has a particular strength in family and partner visas.
Alla has a Bachelor of Business and has completed a Juris Doctor with the University of Technology Sydney. She has been admitted as a Solicitor with the Supreme Court of NSW since 2010 and with the High Court of Australia since 2017.
Anne, her husband and two children moved to Australia in 1998 from Nelson, New Zealand. She started at TEP in February 2008 as Finance Manager, and in September 2015 she was promoted to General Manager. Anne has over 25 years of knowledge and experience having always worked in Administration, previously working for Accounting Practices. Anne has completed a Certificate IV in Frontline Management and Certificate in Business Administration.
Anne grew up on a Sheep and Crop Farm in Ashburton, New Zealand on the Canterbury Plains. She has a knowledge of the Agriculture industry and has spent a lot of her spare time and weekends working alongside her father in all aspects of Sheep and Crop Farming.
Anne is part of the pastoral and leadership team at her local church. She is passionate about discipleship and worship.
In her spare time Anne enjoys going out for drives, having lunch or dinner with family and friends.
Anne is a very important part of our TEP team due to her can-do, solution orientated attitude, and her love for people.
Taylor has worked for TEP since January 2021 in the role of Administration Assistant. She has first-hand experience herself with the immigration process, having migrated to Australia from the USA.
Taylor has completed a Bachelor of Science of a Major in Equine Administration, and has worked as a Yearling Handler and Vet Nurse at commercial breeding farms in the USA and Australia.
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