Scholars of Excellence
Telephone: (08) 6316 1600 Email: [email protected] Web: www.fogartyfoundation.org.au The UWA Fogarty Scholar and Postal Address: The Fogarty Foundation Alumni 2020 Biographies PO Box 7875 Cloisters Square PO WA 6850 The UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarship Program
The UWA Fogarty Scholarship Program aims to strengthen our community by investing in exceptional young people who use their skills and commitment to lead positive change in our community, state and nation.
Established in 2004, the UWA Forgarty Scholarship Program is one of Australia’s premier scholarship programs. The scholarship is a joint initiative between the Fogarty Foundation and The University of Western Australia, to award WA’s brightest and most committed students’ scholarships for the entirety of their university degree.
The program connects scholars with local and international leaders, to provide Scholars and Alumni leadership opportunities, supported through comprehensive academic scholarships, academic mentoring, career and personal enrichment engagements and paramount to the program is a strong network of likeminded young leaders.
10 new scholarships are awarded each year to students who study across a range of disciplines. UWA Fogarty Undergraduate Scholars who choose to continue their postgraduate study at UWA are also supported in their further studies.
The scholarships inclulde a tailored leadership program for the Scholar’s entire university degree that focuses on developing transformative leadership skills in each of the Scholars. The leadership program is a key element of the scholarships, where Scholars learn from, and have access to, a network of leaders, gain some insight into how our community works and hopefully the awareness of how they can make a contribution now and in the future.
In 2020 we have 60 Scholars and 96 Alumni who are studying, working and making a contribution in WA and around the world. The UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarship Program
The Fogarty Foundation and The University of Western Australia view leadership as an integral factor in building strong communities.
UWA Fogarty Scholars participate in a tailored Leadership Program that provides Scholars and Alumni with an excellent opportunity to learn from today’s leaders.
The Leadership Program expands Scholars’ horizons by initiating opportunities for the Scholars to learn from, and have access to, a network of leaders, gain insight into how our community works and how they can positively make a contribution now and in the future.
From 2020 the Leadership Program includes a focus on enterprise bringing Scholars a range of opportunities to challenge their thinking and to develop leadership, entrepreneurial and life skills.
The UWA Fogarty Scholars study across a range of disciplines and as they graduate they become members of the UWA Fogarty Scholars Alumni. The alumni is a network of talented and motivated young people working in a variety of professions that will provide ongoing support and affinity between the Scholars as they evolve into their individual roles within the community.
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2020 2019 James Barton Benjamin Caulfield Emma Bond Chelsea J Francis Hannah Bowden Elsa Fuentes-Hare Rana Ibrahim Eva Marsh Lachlan McDonald Caleb McKenna Patrick Morton Charlotte Owens Luke Osborne Henry Pemberton Lucie O’Sullivan Pooja Ramesh ~2018 Winifred Taylor-Williams Caitlin Staer Alexander van Hoek Racheline Tantular Zeke Tinley
2018 2017 Nicholas (Nick) Ellison Luke Barber Elodie Hayward James Dingley Lydia Hill Almedia Connor Jenkins Leyton Hilmer Tannith Lilford Emily Roberts Jane Pankhurst Michaela Savage Haseeb Riaz Luke Thomas +2019 Oliver Sanderson
2016 James Heald Cassandra Howell Jessica Knight Conor McLaughlin
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2020 2019 Edoardo Anderle Isobel Cole +2018 Chelsea Francis Adehlia Ebert Celeste Kalnenas McCarthy Hanlin Caitlin Revell ~2016 Oliver Hoare Stefano Tudor Michael Hooper Jonathan Kammann Theodore Kenworth-Groen
2018 2017 Benjamin Chia Katerina Chua ~2013 Jonathan Pang Thomas Coltrona Alec Disley Kathleen Dyer ~2012 Chloe Kirk Hamish Newman Harry Smallbone
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2019 2016 Emma Boogaerdt Anish Badgeri Julia DeLorenzo Sarah Cole Brayden Keizer +2017 Julia Crandell Elizabeth Knight Matthew Goyder Jee-Yun Leung Emma Jones Katie McAllister Rebecca Long Hayley Winchcombe +2018 Bradley McKernan Richard O’Halloran **2016 2018 Mark Shelton #2016 Jane Bromley Michael Taran ~2010 Karen Bromley Simon Thuijs Georgie Carey Rachael Van Der Moezel Indyana Chambers Galloway Katherine Dumas 2015 Joshua Dunne ^2018 Umberto Anderle Thomas Durkin Hayley Anderson ~2009 Thisuri Jayawardena Calum Braham ~2011 **2018 Christian Long Kate Fitzgerald Jasmin Sekhon Jemma Ford Elizabeth Weeda Binu Jayawardena ~2008 Justin Kruger 2017 Sasha Quahe Breanna Dixon Stephanie Sim Michael Hooper Robert Thomas Jonathan Israel Nicholas Watts Rebecca Lawrence +2015 Brooke Loneragan Jordan Lockhart Caitlin Telford
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2014 2011 Meluka Bancroft Natalie Akl Leela Dilkes-Hoffman “ 2016 Raymond Chester-Wallis Benjamin Hogan Matthew Cowcher Rachel Lee Robert Marshall ^2014 Verity Long -Droppert Michelle McMullen Blake Segler Vinith Menezes Phoebe Spencer Paul Reid Neil Thomas ~2007 Alexandra Thornton 2010 Jeremy Cowcher 2013 Kyle Hoath Naomi Altman Ian Grey Johnston Imogen Forbes-Macphail Darren Kirke Nicholas Gilbert Rachel Paterson **2012 Bharath Iyer Alison Soerensen (née Carter) Christopher Mofflin ~2006 Melissa Watts Jeremy Nixon Elliot Smith 2009 Amy Steinepreis**2014 Harmony Clayton Thomas Williams #2014 Jasmine Rhodes
2012 2008 Regan Bleechmore Marc White Yita Choong Stephanie Clugston 2007 Katherine Dellar Alexander Walter Michael Douglas Jee-Yun Elston (nee Leung) Nicholas van Bockxmeer± Fergus Kavanagh Jeremy Jian-Ming Cheang ± James Lucas Jade Roberts David Scaife David Sherwood **2013 Ryan Steed
~ Beazley Medallist ** Rhodes Scholar ^ Fulbright Scholar # Sir John Monash Award + New Columbo Plan Scholar “ Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship ± Deceased
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James Barton Course of Study Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practices
James graduated with a certificate of distinction from Shenton College in 2019. He is passionate about empowering others as well as youth health. Last year, James was involved in multiple volunteering groups such as Swim for Refugees, St John’s Event Health Services and Beginners Learn to Row programs.
This year, he hopes to continue with these groups whilst at university, as well as joining more volunteering groups and clubs such as Dr Yes.
Alongside his studies, James was captain for the WAIS rowing development squad, and he competed in the Rowing State Championships along with multiple other competitions. He is currently coaching the Shenton College rowing team and is planning on competing at the Sydney International Rowing Regatta. James is excited to be a member of the Fogarty community, and continue his positive impact within society throughout 2020.
Emma Bond Course of Study Bachelor of Philosophy majoring in Engineering Science and Physics
Emma graduated from St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School in 2019. She has played many sports including basketball, netball and athletics, and currently trains in an elite swimming squad at UWA West Coast Swimming Club. She has competed at national championships over a number of years.
Emma enjoys the challenge of elite sport and the opportunity to inspire and mentor younger swimmers as the female Club Captain. Emma also loves music and plays the oboe and the piano. She was a member of the Symphony Orchestra and the Jazz Band whilst at school and hopes to continue playing in ensembles at university.
Emma is passionate about the environment and volunteers with the Friends of Trigg Bushland to help restore and regenerate the bush.
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Hannah Bowden Course of Study Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), majoring in Economics and Finance
Hannah is interested in the intersection between economic, social and environmental issues and how the development of comprehensive policy outcomes can aid in the solution of all three.
She enjoys playing netball and tennis and has volunteered to coach both sports for younger students over the past 5 years. As Head Girl of Georgiana Molloy Anglican School, Hannah was involved in establishing a reading program and public-speaking competition to increase students’ options to learn new skills outside of the classroom.
Hannah is very grateful for the opportunity to be a Fogarty Scholar and looks forward to the exciting year ahead.
Rana Ibrahim Course of Study Bachelor of Philosophy with a Direct Pathway to Doctor of Medicine.
Rana graduated from Perth Modern High School in 2019. She is undertaking a Bachelor of Philosophy with a Direct Pathway to Doctor of Medicine.
Rana is excited to join the UWA Fogarty Scholars network and connect with lots of inspiring people during her time at university.
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Lachlan McDonald Course of Study Bachelor of Philosophy, Engineering Studies and Finance; Assured Pathway to Doctor of Medicine
Lachlan graduated as Head Boy of Perth Modern School, receiving a General Exhibition, Chemistry Certificate of Excellence and the Rotary Subiaco Service Above Self Award.
Despite initially being terrified of public speaking, Lachlan thrust himself into any opportunity to improve, eventually placing third in the National Finals of the Evatt Model UN Competition and becoming a state finalist in the Lions Youth of the Year competition. Within school, he was also involved as member of four music ensembles as well as interschool volleyball and athletics teams.
Lachlan is looking forward to being part of the Fogarty community as well as volunteering with organisations including the Boys’ Brigade, UN Youth, Dr Yes and 180 Degrees Consulting.
Patrick Morton Course of Study Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) majoring in Engineering and Finance
Patrick is currently in his first year at The University of Western Australia majoring in Engineering and Finance through the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). He was fortunate to secure a place in the Direct Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine which he will take up at the conclusion of his undergraduate degree.
Patrick is a keen cricketer having played cricket for the past 11 years at both the community and District level. Patrick has sung in choirs since he was 7 years old and now particularly enjoys ‘acappella’ singing. He also plays a variety of different musical genres on guitar.
In his spare time he is a blacksmith and enjoys doing sculptural work.
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Luke Osborne Course of Study Bachelor of Philosophy — Mathematics & Statistics and Physics
Luke is a member the 2020 Fogarty Scholar’s cohort, and is completing a Bachelor of Philosophy in Mathematics and Physics at UWA, which he hopes that one will take him into a career in space exploration at NASA.
Luke is also a very outgoing, extroverted personality, with a strong interest in performing arts, especially theatre. He looks forward to making connections and meeting people within the Fogarty community in 2020 and into the future.
Lucie O’Sullivan Course of Study Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Assured Pathway to Juris Doctor
Lucie graduated as Diploma Dux of School from Presbyterian Ladies’ College in 2019, after completing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Lucie is very proud of her Maori heritage and passionate about respecting core values of collective responsibility and community empowerment. Throughout high school, she volunteered at the Perth Children’s Hospital Refugee Health Clinic and was a Uniting Care West Youth Representative. As the 2019 Environmental Captain, Lucie strived to inspire grass-root change in the local community through initiatives such as introducing compost facilities, creating a monthly newsletter and establishing plans for a collaborative school garden. In her final year, Lucie received The Lord Family Prize for Citizenship for her contributions to the school and wider community.
Lucie has a strong interest in law and public speaking, both as areas of study and as mechanisms for social change. In school, she participated in Mock Trials and was a member of the Senior Debating Team, competing in the WADL competitions. She also took on mentoring opportunities for younger students, teaching leadership and numeracy skills. Lucie hopes to continue working in the area of youth education and social advocacy through Teach, Learn, Grow and Uniting Care West volunteering.
Lucie is delighted to be a student at UWA and looks forward to seeking out many more rewarding experiences through her involvement within the Fogarty Foundation.
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Winifred Taylor-Williams Course of Study: Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice; Assured Pathway to Doctor of Medicine
Wini graduated from St Mary’s Anglican Girl’s School in 2019. She received a General Exhibition, a Certificate of Distinction, school subject prizes for Mathematics Specialist and Physics, and the Principal Prize for All- Round Contribution to the School.
Music is one of Wini’s greatest passions and throughout high school she sang in the Gondwana National Choir; St George’s Girls Choir; The Perth Choral Institute Collegium Choir; and several of her school and combined school choirs. Additionally, she played first and principal violin with the UWA School of Music Summer Academy Orchestra
Wini is a very passionate public speaker and debater, taking part in the UN Youth Voice Australia, where she was a national finalist three times; My First Speech, run by Parliament House, Canberra, where she was a national finalist; the Western Australian Debating League (WADL), where she was part of the State Squad; and, Mock Trial Competitions, coordinated by the Law Society of Western Australia.
Wini is grateful for the opportunities that the UWA Fogarty Scholarship Program has already provided her.
Alexander Van Hoek Course of Study Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Majoring; Genetics and Anatomy and Human Biology
Alexander studied at Scotch College, where he acted as Vice-Captain of School (Service) as well as Captain of Volleyball. During his final years at the College, he undertook the International Baccalaureate Program.
Alexander has a passion for all the disciplines of science, however, he is particularly interested in biology and the far reaching implications it has for helping others. To this extent, Alexander hopes that with the opportunities provided by the Fogarty Foundation, he will be able to achieve his aspirations of starting a Bio Tech company. In this regard, he believes that through the amalgamation of technology and the medical sciences he will be able to assist those in need.
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Benjamin Caulfield Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, Music Specialist Studies and Music Studies; Assured Pathway to Juris Doctor
Benjamin graduated from Perth Modern School in 2018 and was awarded a Certificate of Distinction and school awards for Politics and Law. He will be undertaking the Bachelor of Philosophy with majors in Music Specialist Studies and Music Studies, with a direct pathway to the Juris Doctor.
At school, Benjamin was a member of 3 choirs, concertmaster of the school symphony orchestra as well as violinist of a gypsy band invited to perform in China to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Perth-Nanjing sister city relationship. Outside of school, he is a first violinist of the WA Youth Orchestra and participated in the Australian Youth Orchestra National Music Camp in 2018 and 2019. He also received his Associate Diploma in Violin and Piano in 2017 and 2018 respectively from the AMEB and was invited to audition for the WA Performing Arts Perspectives in 2018.
He was also an active participant in debating, mock trials, and a state finalist for both UNYouth Voice (2016) and the Lions Youth of the Year (2018). Of particular interest is promoting youth leadership and involvement in issues that directly affect youth through his roles as the inaugural co-chairperson of the WA Ministerial Youth Advisory Council, and Deputy Chair of the Young Fellows’ Committee of the Royal Commonwealth Society’s WA Branch.
He hopes to make the most of the Fogarty Foundation’s pathways and programs to engage with social enterprise and global citizenship.
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Chelsea Jane Francis Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, Medical Science and Population Health; Assured Pathway to Doctor of Medicine
Chelsea graduated from Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) in 2018 receiving a General Exhibition and the ADF Long Tan Award for Leadership.
Chelsea is a passionate musician and has participated in numerous orchestras and choirs. Chelsea performed a clarinet concerto with the Methodist Ladies’ College Symphony Orchestra as part of their annual Concerto Night and had the opportunity to perform in Europe on the MLC Music Tour.
In 2017 Chelsea was awarded a scholarship to attend the LEAP Leadership Conference in Los Angeles. This opportunity fostered her love for leadership and she has since completed her Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. Additionally, Chelsea started her own mentoring initiative at MLC connecting junior and senior violinists to inspire girls to continue to learn an instrument.
Chelsea was a co-convener of the 2019 Fogarty Futures Conference. She has also been a part of Ignite Mentoring and the Student Ambassador Leadership Program and looks forward to many more exciting opportunities in the future.
Elsa Fuentes-Hare Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Science, majoring in Marine Science
Elsa moved to Perth from Germany to complete her high school education and is now undertaking a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Marine Science. The impacts of climate change on coral reefs left a profound impact on her, motivating her to go into marine research.
Elsa is an ardent advocate for climate justice and has been involved in various campaigns related to this, such as the School Strike 4 Climate movement, Protect Ningaloo, StopAdani and the Australian Youth Climate Coalition.
Alongside this, Elsa is passionate about playing soccer and swimming.
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Eva Marsh Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, majoring in Politics and Economics; Assured Pathway: Juris Doctor
Eva graduated from Presbyterian Ladies’ College in 2018 as Service Captain after completing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Throughout high school, Eva was involved in service both in and outside of school, completing over 150 hours of community service. She volunteered in activities such as ‘Tech Tips for Seniors’ by helping elderly people with their technology and helping students at PLC with homework in the Student Learning Hubs. As part of her role as Service Captain, Eva organised events such as the World’s Greatest Shave where PLC raised $32,000 and achieved the award of 4th highest fundraising school.
Eva is pleased to be a member of the Fogarty community and participate fully in university life. She looks forward to furthering her passion for service through the ‘Teach Learn Grow’ program and the Ignite mentoring program.
Caleb McKenna Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, majoring in in Engineering Science and Physics; Assured Pathway to Masters of Professional Engineering
Caleb graduated from Warwick Senior High School in 2018, as Head Boy and Dux of the school. Caleb was awarded a Certificate of Distinction, and the Caltex Best Allrounder Award for his school. Alongside his studies, Caleb captained the school’s Australian Rules Football Team and is also a member of The Subiaco Football Club’s Colts Team.
Caleb is passionate about the sciences and engineering, both as an area of study and as a mechanism for social impact. Caleb has been involved with the National Youth Science Forum, attending as a both a student and Student Staff Member and looks to continue working in the area of youth education and science outreach. Caleb has also embraced the many opportunities that university has to offer, including being a mentor at Ignite Mentoring and involvement in many clubs.
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Charlotte Owens Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, Majoring in Engineering Science and Management; Assured Pathway to Masters of Professional Engineering
Charlotte graduated from Methodist Ladies’ College in 2018 as Head Prefect, and achieved a Certificate of Distinction in the SCSA Awards.
Charlotte has commenced her studies in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) degree, and is already excited about her upcoming research placement and student exchange opportunities. She has an Assured Pathway to Masters of Professional Engineering, and believes that engineering will offer a diverse, fulfilling career.
Her passion for sport has seen her represent MLC in more than 25 IGSSA teams, and represent WA in hockey at various underage levels. She will maintain her interest in sport by representing St Catherine’s in intercollegiate sport, being involved in UWA sport, and competing at the U18 National Hockey Championships.
At university, Charlotte has been involved with Ignite Mentoring, Teach Learn Grow, and Bloom. She looks forward to continuing to engage with these opportunities to make a difference in her local community.
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Henry Pemberton Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, majoring in Medical Science; Assured Pathway to Doctor of Medicine
Henry graduated in 2018 from Christ Church Grammar School, receiving a General Exhibition, a Certificate of Distinction and a Certificate of Excellence in Chemistry ATAR at the SCSA Awards.
During high school, Henry was very involved in surf lifesaving, patrolling regularly at North Cottesloe SLSC and instructing there and at his former school. He developed a keen interest in public speaking and debating, and in 2018 entered the Lions Youth of the Year competition. He won both the state public speaking and overall titles, the latter based on sport and cultural, leadership, academic and community service achievements.
Henry was a co-convener of the 2019 Fogarty Futures Conference. He has enjoyed being a part of Fogarty community and is excited to continue to be involved throughout 2020.
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Pooja Ramesh Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, majoring in Medical Science and French Studies; Assured Pathway to Doctor of Medicine
Pooja graduated as Dux of Perth Modern School in 2018, achieving an ATAR of 99.95. She was awarded the Beazley Medal (WACE), a General Exhibition, a Subject Exhibition in Economics, and a Certificate of Excellence in Economics, Mathematics Methods, and Literature. Pooja is eager to commence her first year at UWA, pursuing her passion for medicine and French through studying the Bachelor of Philosophy course. She aspires to become a paediatrician and medical researcher, hoping to tackle some of the field’s pressing challenges, including equity in access to medical services and global health policy.
Outside of her academic pursuits, cultural and community-oriented activities have always played an instrumental role in Pooja’s life. She is passionate about making a difference and giving back to the community. As Vice-President in youth-driven Subiaco Interact Club throughout high school, she was involved in organising an array of fundraisers and event volunteering opportunities, partnering with organisations like Foodbank WA and Be Benevolent in Varanasi, India. She also achieved her Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award - a challenging but rewarding self-development and leadership journey. Pooja has found these experiences extremely fulfilling, and looks forward to seeking out many more through her involvement with the Fogarty Foundation.
In 2020, Pooja is the Vice-President of the Fogarty Scholars Association (FSA). She also looks forward to being involved with university organisations such as the WA Medical Students Orchestra, Teddy Bear Hospital, Dr YES, and Teach Learn Grow. She continues to share her passion for education, music, and community with others, inspiring them to realise their potential and place as a global citizen in society.
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Caitlin Staer Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Science, majoring in Medical Science; Assured Pathway to Doctor of Medicine
Since childhood, Caiti has been connected to an NGO-run hospital in Niger through involvement with her family’s humanitarian work. Her Nigerien friendships and experiences shape the way she sees nutrition, education, health care and basic infrastructure. She is also concerned for those who suffer because of mental health issues, displacement, sexual abuse, colonialism and human trafficking.
Caiti is at university with the goal of gaining the training that will enable her to be most effective in tackling these issues. Yet positive impact doesn’t have to wait. Previously she has been involved in care services, fundraising, camps, school leadership, mentoring ToM teams, volleyball, and building friendships at an Aboriginal boarding school. People-oriented, Caiti is excited about new opportunities to love in practical ways now that she has moved to Perth from her hometown of Esperance.
As for other interests, Caiti loves an outdoors adventure and is much more artsy than her course suggests.
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Racheline Tantular Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, Medical Sciences and General Music Studies, Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine
Racheline graduated from Perth Modern School with a General Exhibition, Certificate of Distinction and an Engineers Australia Certificate for Excellence in Science and Maths.
Rachel received the Clare Casey Service Award and a Youth Ambassador Award for service to the school and wider community through events like the City of Perth ANZAC Day Services, HBF Run for a Reason, Food Fairs and volunteering with Catholic Youth Ministry Perth and as a Religious Education Assistant. This year, she is continuing her role as a Youth Leader at St Thomas More Parish, where she is part of a team who runs fortnightly sessions for high school students.
Rachel is pursuing her love for music as her second major, after being involved with 5 music ensembles and leading the school’s Senior Wind Orchestra. In 2019, Rachel is playing with the UWA Wind Orchestra and the Western Australia Wind Symphony. She also sings, plays piano and clarinet with her parish’s Youth Music Ministry and the Indonesian Catholic Community of Perth’s Teens Choir.
Rachel has embraced the many opportunities that UWA, St Catherine’s College and the Fogarty Scholars Program have to offer. She is an E-Mentor for Teach Learn Grow, a Teddy Doctor and has joined the Recreational Cheerleading Team. Rachel is also looking forward to teaching English with the Swim For Refugees program.
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Zeke Tinley Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, majoring in Medical Sciences and Political Science and International Relations; Assured Pathway to Doctor of Medicine
Zeke graduated as the Dux and Head Boy of Bunbury SHS in 2018. This year he has taken the opportunity to study a Bachelor of Philosophy at UWA.
Zeke is passionate about encouraging others to be their best selves, and live life to the fullest. Last year he helped organise and run many initiatives at his school, including a heart health awareness week, highlighting to students the importance of making positive life choices to ensure they maintain a healthy heart. As a regional scholar, He has an interest in the effectiveness of rural education, and hopes to get involved in programs such as ‘Teach Learn Grow’ in order to contribute to the bridging of this gap.
Zeke is also a keen sportsman, having won medals for WA at the national level in both hockey and triathlon. He finds fulfilment in getting the most out of every day, and feels that balancing training with other commitments is the best way to do this.
Zeke is fortunate to be a part of such an inspiring group of young people, and has already been involved in many of opportunities on offer through the Fogarty Leaders Program.
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Amber Anderson Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) majoring in Business Law and Political Science and International Relations with an Assured Pathway to Juris Doctor
Amber graduated in 2017 as Head Girl and the Dux of Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. She is now in her third year of study under the Bachelor of Philosophy, majoring in Business Law and Political Science and International Relations. This year, she will commence studies abroad in Indonesia through an Australian Government New Colombo Plan Scholarship. She hopes to explore her interest in the environment from political and legal perspectives.
Amber lives at St George’s College and hopes to continue swimming, vocal training and volunteering in 2020.
Nick Ellison Current Course of Study: Medical Science
Nicholas is currently completing his final year of Medical Science and is actively involved in the UniMentor program which helps new students transition into University. Nicholas is passionate about the disparity between rural and metropolitan schools and intends to continue to use his Fogarty Scholarship to ‘bridge the gap’.
This year Nicholas aims to become a Co-ordinator for this year’s Teach Learn Grow rural programme. Nicholas also seeks to help rural students through his Barry Marshall Microblitz Internship, where he will travel to a rural school to present his designed experiment with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate of Medicine Barry Marshall.
In his spare time, Nicholas enjoys playing the bagpipes and is currently learning Italian with plans to spend 2 months in Italy for an intensive language course.
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Elodie Hayward Current Course of Study: Bachelor Medical Science, majoring Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Genetics
Elodie graduated St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls in 2017, with a Certificate of Distinction. She is currently in her third year of studying Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Genetics.
Last year Elodie enjoyed being involved in the Fogarty Scholars Association as a Fresher Representative and is continuing this involvement as Vice-President this year. Elodie hopes to continue her participation in Teach Learn Grow at the winter rural program and, this year, has also chosen to volunteer for Uni Camp For Kids.
Elodie enjoys cross-country running and playing soccer and is excited to start playing netball this year. She also plays the alto saxophone and hopes to continue her musical endeavours as well as her sport throughout university.
Lydia Almeida Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Biomedical Science majoring in Medical Science
Lydia graduated in 2017 from Perth Modern School with a General Exhibition and Certificate of Distinction. Since then, she has been studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with an assured pathway to the Doctor of Medicine. Lydia is an avid rower, and this year will be attending the National Championships for a second time as part of the WA State Team. She loves giving back to her local community, and in 2019 volunteered for Ignite Mentoring and Teach Learn Grow. She hopes to continue her roles in these organisations this year to help bridge the education gap in Western Australia. Lydia was the President of the Fogarty Scholars Association in 2019 and served on the Fogarty Foundation Board of Trustees.
Lydia is currently working as a boarding house tutor, where she enjoys both educating and mentoring the students she works with. This year, Lydia is looking forward to involving herself in medical research, continuing her rowing training, and cycling across Europe in the mid-year holiday with her brother!
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Leyton Hilmer Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Computer Science and Management
Leyton is currently studying computer science and management at UWA and is living at St Catherine’s college. He has recently changed his major from architecture and is excited to see what comes from his new course.
Leyton is also playing and performing with the Western Australian Charity Orchestra, which recently got a name change to the West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra.
For the year ahead, Leyton is hoping to gain new experiences from his majors outside of university and continue working with WACO to change lives through music.
Emily Roberts Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Science (Engineering Science)
Emily graduated from Mercedes College in 2017 and is now in her third year of a Bachelor of Science majoring in Engineering Science. In 2019, Emily spent a semester at the University of Exeter (UK) studying Renewable Energy, an area which she aspires to work in after graduation.
While at UWA, Emily has been involved with Engineers Without Borders. On top of presenting to school students as part of the School Outreach Team, Emily was fortunate to attend a two-week humanitarian design summit to Nepal in January 2019. She has enjoyed volunteering for Teach Learn Grow, having participated in several of their Rural and eMentor programs.
Emily loves sports, particularly hockey and running.
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Michaela Savage Current Course of Study: Architecture, Bachelor of Arts
Michaela is entering her third year of Architecture in the Bachelor of Arts. Growing up in Perth she has developed a love for the city but also concerns regarding future development with population growth and an ever-sprawling footprint. She hopes to get involved with urban planning integrated architecture or social housing as these are areas needing improvement.
Volunteering the last couple of years in the Indigenous communities of Blackstone and Warburton, Emily is looking forward to joining a similar initiate at UWA with the TLG Rural Program.
Outside of university, Michaela has a passion for design, recently launching a custom print business with her sister.
Luke Thomas Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons.) majoring in Mathematics and Statistics, and Economics
Luke is a third year scholar, is the 2020 President of the Fogarty Scholars Association and a Trustee of the Fogarty Foundation.
Luke is passionate about data and econometrics, and how these insights inform public policy and decision- making. He recently completed an internship in policy innovation at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Luke currently works as a research assistant at the Centre for Social Impact, UWA, where he also tutors business statistics. At University, he has been elected as the General Secretary of the UWA Student Guild. He will soon be heading to the National University of Singapore as the 2020 New Colombo Plan ASEAN Fellow, where he will complete his degree.
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Luke Barber Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Luke is completing his Honours in Economics, studying the Australian media and its relationship with far- right extremist groups.
Previously, Luke has worked in the Executive of TLG, including as the inaugural Coordinator Support Manager in 2018. Luke spent one year of his undergraduate degree on exchange in Madrid, where he studied EU politics, economics, and Spanish language.
In late 2020 Luke hopes to go abroad again to Singapore and Indonesia for a combination of internships, language training and study, as a recipient of the 2020 New Colombo Plan Scholarship. He is also currently the Oversight Director for the Fogarty Futures Conference.
James Dingley Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering & Finance)
James is studying an Honours in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Aerospace applications. He is the current Project Manager of UWA Aerospace; a team of university students who design, build and launch high powered rockets for research and competition.
James is a keen educator and, as the 2018 recipient of the Jeremy Cheang award, has travelled around the world creating documentaries on key concepts in science and engineering.
James has a keen interest in research and is hoping to conduct a master’s and PhD of space engineering in the United States.
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Connor Jenkins Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, majoring Economics and Finance
Connor is currently in the fourth year of a BPhil (Hons.) degree, majoring in Economics and Finance.
Since 2019, Connor has been the COO of WAUC, a management consulting charity which works with local charities and NFP’s to provide high-quality consulting services. He is looking forward to the opportunity to develop his leadership skills whilst giving back to the community.
Connor remains actively involved in multiple sporting teams, currently playing tennis, hockey and floorball. He enjoys travel, and is always looking for new experiences.
Tannith Lilford Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Science (Honours), majoring Psychology, Bachelor of Science, majoring Psychology
Tannith is incredibly excited to be completing her Honours this year in Psychology. Tannith’s Honours thesis is focused on face recognition ability and in particular, is analysing the association between self-reported and objectively measured face recognition ability.
When not absorbed in the world of psychological science, Tannith volunteers as the Coordinator Support Manager for Teach Learn Grow, a role which offers her the opportunity to work with a like-minded team of enthusiastic university students who aim to uplift rural education.
For the last year, she has worked with dementia and delirium patients providing an insight into the struggles of the elderly.
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Jane Pankhurst Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts majoring in Music and Music Specialist studies with Assured Pathway into Medicine
Jane graduated from Perth Modern School in 2016 and will begin her undergraduate degree this year, majoring in Music and Music Specialist studies with assured entry into medicine.
Jane is passionate about music, receiving awards for top music student and top instrumentalist at Perth Modern School. Having been principal clarinet player in her school orchestra and band, Jane is now a member of the WAYO Philharmonic Orchestra and hopes to get involved in both the vocal and instrumental ensembles at UWA. For several years, Jane has been a member of Ascot Kayak Club and competes regularly in marathon kayaking events, notably the state and national championships last year. She hopes to continue to pursue her kayaking goals this year.
Jane is passionate about giving back to the community. She is looking forward to becoming involved in many of the volunteer organisations on campus, in particular, Dr Yes so that she is able to incorporate her passion for medicine at the undergraduate level. Jane hopes that her involvement within the Fogarty Scholarship Program will allow her to make the most out of her university experience whilst inspiring others to become community orientated citizens.
Haseeb Riaz Current Course of Study: Doctor of Medicine (starting in 2021)
Haseeb has recently graduate with a Bachelor Biomedical Science from UWA and is deferring his Doctor of Medicine to start in 2021, taking time in 2020 to focus on developing a non-for- profit organisation that he co-founded called MAN UP. MAN UP aims to redefine masculinity and through workshops and presentations, engage young boys in high school to investigate their ideals of masculinity.
While at university, he was heavily engaged with the Dr YES program, which provided sexual health, alcohol and other drug related health and mental health education to high school students, where he was a Project Coordinator in 2019. On top of this, he was a Mistui Educational Foundation scholar in 2018, travelling to Japan for 6 weeks as a student ambassador and has also enjoyed being involved with organisations like TLG, WAMSS and LOVE Foundation.
In 2020, he has been appointed as the WA Ambassador for Youth by the Department of Communities and is also the UN Youth WA Vice-President.
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Oliver Sanderson Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science and International Relations and Business Law with an Assured Pathway to Juris Doctor
Oliver graduated from Hale School in 2016 after six years of strong engagement in the wide range of opportunities offered.
While academically focused, Oliver maintained and enjoyed commitments to football, cricket, swimming, debating, mock trial and service learning. Oliver is looking to continue these passions, as this year he is playing footy for UWA, coaching debating at Hale, tutoring and planning on joining the Teach Learn Grow program. Oliver’s interest in this program has been inspired by a school trip to the Solomon Islands in 2015 where working in an underprivileged school showed how far a little bit of help can go, and how great building personal relationships with the kids can be.
Oliver is enjoying being a part of the Fogarty community, where he has been surrounding himself with so many positive and passionate people to enable him to grow as a person, leader and encourage community involvement.
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James Heald Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts with Assured Pathway into Juris Doctor
James graduated from Trinity College in 2016. James is current in his second year of bachelor of arts, double majoring in Political Science & International Relations and Human Resources Management, with an assured pathway into the Juris Doctor post-grad. During his high school years, James was heavily involved in a number of extra-curricular activities, including the senior debating team, United Nations Youth and his school astronomy program to name a few. These interests culminated in James being selected to attend the International Space School in Houston, Texas in 2014, as well as the National Schools Constitutional Convention and United Nations Youth National Conference in 2015.
James hopes to go on to pursue a successful career in either law, the public service or human resources upon completing his studies.
Cassandra Howell Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Botany
Cassie is studying a Bachelor of Philosophy majoring in Botany. She is balancing her studies with pursuing research and work outside of university.
As a 2020 New Colombo Plan Scholar, Cassie will be studying on exchange at the National University of Singapore and will also be travelling to Fiji to undertake research on mangrove ecology and blue carbon. Additionally, she is complementing her scientific research with projects in environmental economics and policy. She is also continuing to volunteer with organisations such as Peel Bright Minds and the Peel Harvey Catchment Council.
When not studying, thinking about or looking at trees, Cassie spends her time writing and playing football for the University Football Club.
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Jessica Knight Current Course of Study: Doctor of Medicine
Jessica is currently in second year of the Doctor of Medicine course, after having completed her Bachelor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences last year.
Her Honours year, working as part of the SToP Trial at Telethon Kids Institute to reduce skin infection prevalence for remote-living Aboriginal children in the Kimberley region of WA, was an extremely rewarding and inspiring year and is, in general, a career path she would like to pursue.
Jessica also volunteers as the eMentor Manager on the Teach Learn Grow Executive Team, to facilitate the empowerment of rural & remote students through online mentoring. Otherwise, she’s been enjoying travelling, swimming and is still constantly at the beach.
Conor McLaughlin Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Commerce, majoring Economics and Management
Conor is in the final year of his undergraduate studies, majoring in economics and management.
He has volunteered for Teach Learn Grow, Bloom and the McCusker Centre for Citizenship throughout his studies.
Conor has co-founded three start-ups and now focuses on ‘Futuristic Skills’. This social enterprise teaches young people the most important job skills of the future.
Conor is excited to continue mentoring Fogarty scholars and helping them to succeed throughout university.
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Edoardo Anderle Course of study: Master of Professional Engineering Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Science and Commerce
Edoardo is a Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School graduate and is currently studying a Bachelor of Science at UWA, majoring in Engineering Science and Computer Science with an assured pathway into Masters of Professional Engineering.
During the 2016 year, Edoardo was involved in various volunteering organisations and sporting clubs. He was involved in a mentoring program called True Blue Dreaming organised through St George’s College. He also continues to dedicate his time to the Smiths’ Beach Surf Life Saving Club and also volunteers at several other events tied in with the organisation such as the Busselton Jetty Swim, Ironman and several local schools’ “beach days”. He was also a facilitator at the 2016 Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference and continues to mentor at the Futures’ Conferences.
During his spare time, Edoardo enjoys socialising with fellow collegians and has also continued to frequently train in martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing.
Chelsea Francis Course of study: Bachelor of Philosophy, Honours
Chelsea graduated from Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) in 2018 receiving a General Exhibition. Since beginning her studies at UWA she has been involved in various organisations including Ignite Mentoring and the UWA Student Ambassador Leadership Program.
Chelsea was honoured to be selected to co-convene the Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference in 2019 and greatly enjoyed the opportunity to help shape an inspirational conference for young leaders. Additionally, in late 2019, Chelsea travelled to China to study Mandarin at the Beijing Language and Culture University.
In 2020 Chelsea is looking forward to continuing her work with Ignite Mentoring having taken a role in the Leadership Team as well as finding some new opportunities to engage with the community.
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Celeste Kalnenas Course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Having completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences in 2019, Celeste is now in her second year of studies of the Doctor of Medicine.
She has previously been involved in numerous extracurricular activities, including studying Law and Social Justice whilst on exchange at University College London, social sports, Teach Learn Grow, as well as being a student representative of the School of Humanities.
As a Fogarty Scholar passionate about community involvement, she strives to continue to have an active role in society through engagement with Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Perth Homeless Support Group. Celeste looks forward to continue being invovled with the Fogarty Foundation, and to the opportunities that will present in the upcoming year.
Stefano Tudor Course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Medical Science
Stefano pursued an Honours project in Public Health in 2019, which he found to be a rewarding experience. His research investigated the mental health needs and health care service use of a group of people experiencing homelessness in Perth.
Throughout his time at university, Stefano has also pursued his interest in the French language. He has helped organise various French-language events as a student ambassador for French Studies, and completed a semester exchange program to the University of Grenoble in 2017. He has been a member of the UWA French Club committee, and tutors French.
Stefano has also volunteered with TLG and Dr YES, and completed a research placement on mindfulness- based cognitive therapy. He enjoys playing tennis, and coached at Dalkeith Tennis Club in 2019. In his spare time, Stefano likes reading and listening to music.
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Caitlin Revell Course of study: Master of Professional Engineering Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Philosophy, Science
Caitlin graduated in 2016 as Dux of Perth Modern School and received the school’s Caltex All- Rounder award. Caitlin achieved an ATAR of 99.95 and was awarded the Beazley medal (WACE), a General Exhibition, subject exhibitions in Politics and Law and Biology and certificates of excellence in Physics and Chemistry. Although Caitlin enjoyed studying all her WACE subjects she has chosen to pursue her interest in science at UWA through studying the Bachelor of Philosophy course with majors in Engineering and Physics.
Outside of her academic endeavours Caitlin is also very passionate about sport, in particular athletics where she has competed in the 400 and 800m at both state and national events. Despite injuries that have prevented her from continuing her running pursuits, Caitlin aims to sustain her passion for sport through the variety of options available at UWA and has a particular interest in taking up rowing. She is looking forward to getting involved in the university games during her time at UWA.
Caitlin is also passionate about conservation and participated in community service with the Australian wildlife conservancy, aiding with the conservation of endangered native species. Caitlin is passionate about improving the education of students and learning to others through the diverse array of community service organisations affiliated with UWA such as Teach Learn Grow and Engineers Without Boarders.
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Isobel Cole Course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics and Engineering Science
Isobel graduated from Presbyterian Ladies College in 2016. At school Isobel was heavily involved in music and performance. She sung in both of her school’s senior choirs whilst being the captain of one of them, played viola in both of her school’s senior orchestras and performed in a lead role in her school production of Legally Blonde the Musical. She hopes to continue performing at university and has joined the university dramatic society to do so.
She is also exited to take up some of the volunteering opportunities offered by UWA. So far she has joined up to Dr YES, Teach Learn Grow, Uni Camp for Kids and Robogals and is looking forward to getting involved in all their activities and, in particular, their rural programs. She wishes to develop her leadership skills, whilst also helping to improve opportunities available to junior and senior school students, through these mentoring and tutoring programs.
Isobel has just commenced studies in physics with a minor in politics and international relations and is hoping her cross faculty studies will let her explore a wide range of interests. She is also studying Japanese and hopes to visit Japan on exchange during her studies to develop her cultural awareness and language skills.
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Adehlia Ebert Current course of study: Juris Doctor Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Philosophy majoring in Political Science and International Relations and Italian Studies
Adehlia is about to begin her third year of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) and is looking forward to continuing the many community and leadership activities which have made the past two years so enjoyable.
2016 began with a study abroad to Stuttgart, Germany to study German. Once she returned home Adehlia became heavily involved in the UWA community as President of the UWA Italian Club, Vice President of the Fogarty Scholars Association, Vice President of Activities for the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Union (BPhil Union) and, recently, President of BPhil Union.
Adehlia’s involvement in the broader community included being a Coordinator for Teach Learn Grow’s Rural Program to Mullewa DHS. Adehlia was also a Facilitator at the Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference and wrote the Fogarty EDvance annual report.
During the summer holidays Adehlia has done an internship as the Volunteer Engagement Officer for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award WA, through the Mccusker Centre for Citizenship. She has also spent the holidays continuing a research placement with Professor John Kinder, translating letters written by Italian migrants interned in WA during World War II.
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McCarthy Hanlin Current course of study: Juris Doctor Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics, Political Science and International Relations
McCarthy graduated from Scotch College in 2015 as School Vice-Captain. At university, he has a particular passion in the realms of politics and university, and has been working to deepen his knowledge in these realms since starting at UWA.
These academic interests have seen Mac take a deep interest in the realm of debating, a passion that he has continued since graduating high school. This has seen him take on the important role of Western Australian State Team assistant coach, where he hopes to improve critical thinking and public speaking skills for students – in particular those without financial access to high level coaching - as well as achieving success on a national level in inter-varsity debating.
Mac also has a competitive passion for rugby, where he has achieved success at an under-20’s level, and will look to assume a leadership position in 2017. Mac is also a person who has a passion for serving those who are less fortunate in his community, and in particular looks to stand up for those who do not have that ability themselves.
Oliver Hoare Current course of study: Juris Doctor Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and Political Science
Oliver is a second year Juris Doctor student. He graduated his undergraduate in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in International Relations and Political Science, and Philosophy. Oliver is heavily involved in Ignite Mentoring, an organisation which aims to empower high school students to thrive.
Over the past two years he has held vice-president positions, being both the General Manager in 2019 and the Operations Manager this year. Prior to that he was the Programs Manager, and has thoroughly enjoyed his five years of involvement with the organisation.
Oliver has been rowing at the UWA Boat Club since 2016, and has held a number of different coaching roles over that time too.
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Michael Hooper Current course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Science
After completing a Bachelor of Science majoring in genetics in 2017, Michael is now in his second year of the UWA postgraduate Doctor of Medicine course.
Seeking to continue making music as his studies intensified, Michael founded Here To Help - Perth’s Charity Band in 2019. This has allowed him to balance his time studying text books with regular performances at local not-for-profit events and hospitals.
Jonathan Kammann Current Course of Study: Masters of Agriculture Undergraduate Course of Study: Bachelor of Science
Jonathon grew up on the family farm near Manjimup and finished year 12 in 2014 at Manjimup Senior High School, after spending the year as Head Boy. With strong interests in all things outdoors undertaking a Bachelor of Philosophy with a double major in Geology and Botany seemed ideal. Geology seems to like him as much as he likes it, resulting in the Westernex field geology award for the best second year field geologist and the opportunity to represent UWA at the 2016 ANZIC IODP Masterclass in New Zealand (a masterclass with a particular focus on marine geology and coring). Despite this, the zeal for dinosaurs which drove him into Geology has been waning over the past few semesters, and a change in direction may be on the horizon.
When not at St Catherine’s College (who are kind enough to keep him while he’s in Perth), Jonathon can be found chasing a football for his beloved Australian Football club, the Manjimup Imperials, fishing remote beaches with his younger brother or scampering over mountain tops with high school aged kids.
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Theodore Kenworth-Groen Current course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Philosophy, Science majoring in Physiology and Sports Science
Theodore is studying medicine with ambitions of working within the sports industry down the track. He completed his honours year at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) where he developed an interest in what takes elite athletes to the next level.
For part of his work, Theodore manages a Fair Game Australia program aimed at disadvantaged youth. The program inspires new community leaders and healthy lifestyle habits through sport and recreation.
At the end of 2019, Theodore resumed competitive tennis and middle-distance running in a bid to return to his best over the coming years.
Theodore continues to be an active member of the Fogarty Scholars Association as Treasurer again in 2020.
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Benjamin Chia Current Course of Study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy, Medical Science
Ben is currently a 3rd year medical student at UWA. Throughout his time in university, he’s been involved in a variety of projects, including Teach Learn Grow, WAMSS Red Party, Interhealth, and Dr YES.
His passions lie in advocating for equal opportunities for all in the fields of health and education. In his spare time, Ben can be found at the beach, playing the piano, travelling, or reading a book.
Jonathan Pang Current course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Science
Jonathan is completing the third year of his medical degree this year. He completed his undergraduate Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics. He has been actively involved in many clubs and societies at UWA, including BPhil Union, Teach Learn Grow and the Fogarty Scholars’ Association. In 2020, he is Treasurer for the WA Medical Students’ Orchestra (WAMSO), and Website and IT Officer for the WA Medical Students’ Society (WAMSS).
Outside of university, he enjoys sailing, speedcubing and playing the violin in his spare time. Last year, he competed at the World Cube Association World Championships in Melbourne. He also volunteers his time to help on club race days at Hillarys Yacht Club, and has recently completed his Club Race Officer qualification with Australian Sailing to get more involved with Race Management.
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Katerina Chua Current course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Science
Katerina Chua is in her final year of the Doctor of Medicine course, after completing a Bachelor of Science majoring in physiology.
In 2013, she was awarded the Beazley medal, the Chemistry course exhibition, and Certificates of Distinction in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics 3CD, and Literature. At university, she has enjoyed studying a wide range of units, taking part in a three week Mandarin course at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and going on a psychiatry elective at St Edmundsbury Hospital in Ireland.
In her free time, Katerina likes walking her dog Ruffy, doing yin yoga, volunteering at Save the Children book sales, and eating instant noodles.
Thomas Coltrona Current course of study: Juris Doctor Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Arts
Thomas is a final year Juris Doctor student. As well as being committed to achieving excellent results in his academic study, he is a person who is passionate about finding justice and raising awareness for those who are disadvantaged in society.
In addition to currently working on a project to assist community legal centres, he volunteers with Edmund Rice Camps for Kids and has been a previous President of the Fogarty Scholars Association.
When not working, Thomas is a passionate fan of watching and playing basketball, supporting the Perth Wildcats in addition to his West Coast Eagles, and reading about Australian cultural history and politics.
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Alec Disley Current course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Science
In 2014 Alec commenced a Bachelor of Science majoring in Physiology at UWA which he completed in 2016. During his undergraduate degree, he was able to pursue my passion for community service and leadership through initiatives including the Fogarty Futures Conference, JAMPACT charity concerts in the South-West, and patient support networks in the South-West.
Alec has now commenced his postgraduate degree in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and he is excited to work towards being the best doctor he can be which he is currently devoting most of my energy to.
Alec also has a passion for yoga and music and he is doing some music production casually which he enjoys and keeps balance in his life.
Kathleen Dyer Current course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Philosophy, Science
Katie is currently in her final year of the Doctor of Medicine course at UWA. She completed a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) majoring in Mathematics (pure and applied) and Physics in 2016.
Her honours thesis focused on exploring patterns underlying seismic activity via the application of time series analysis techniques.
Katie is very grateful to the Fogarty Foundation for the opportunities it has provided her with over her past 8 years of study at UWA.
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Chloe Kirk Current course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Science
Chloe is a final year medical student excited to be back in Perth after a year studying in the Pilbara. Passionate about health equity, Chloe is thankful for the rich opportunities she’s had to serve diverse communities across rural Australia, Tanzania, India and Swaziland.
At university Chloe has been involved with and served various club committees such as WAMSS, TLG, Christian Healthcare Students, Christian Union, Teddy Bear Hospital and Spinifex.
Outside her studies Chloe finds great joy in music; whether coordinating a children’s choir or music at church, performing on stage in community theatre or below in the pit, singing in opening ceremonies or at weddings and funerals, Chloe loves the powerful way music connects people. She looks forward to reconnecting with the Fogarty Foundation this year and is ever thankful to the Foundation for generously blessing her with support, inspiration and opportunity.
Hamish Newman Current course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Science
Hamish is a final year Doctor of Medicine and Masters of Health Professions Education student at UWA. Hamish has his eyes set on neurosurgery and has engaged in a number of activities during his time at university that align with this interest.
He was president of the UWA Surgical Society last year and most recently got involved with the Australasian Students Surgical Association as Chair of Global Surgery. His research focus with his Masters is on the application of modern technologies such as augmented and virtual reality to improve neuroanatomy teaching. He hopes to conduct research on applying these technologies in neuronavigation, particularly in low resource settings. Neuro-oncology is a particular interest of Hamish’s and he is a community ambassador for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.
Last year Hamish was awarded an AMusA Diploma in Piano Performance. A keen pianist, Hamish hopes to perform in further recitals and find a casual position at a restaurant/hotel. He gets involved in various hobbies including marine aquarium reef keeping, guitar and most recently, skydiving. Next year, Hamish hopes to work as an intern at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
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Harry Smallbone Current course of study: Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate course of study: Bachelor of Philosophy, Science
Harry is currently in the final year of the MD program at UWA.
He has previously been involved in a wide range of scholar initiatives during his undergraduate Bachelor of Philosophy degree, including Bloom, CoderDojo WA and Teach Learn Grow.
He has a special interest in medical technology, having completed a Computer Science degree in 2016.
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Natalie Akl Year of Commencement: 2005 Current Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) and Bachelor of Medical Science Employment: Doctor, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Natalie graduated in 2011. Throughout the course of her studies, Natalie was heavily involved in college life at Trinity, both through the Trinity Residents’ Club and as a Residential Advisor. In 2009, she spent the academic year in Geraldton as part of the Rural Clinical School.
In 2010 Natalie interrupted her medical studies to undertake a Bachelor of Medical Science (Hons) at the School of Women and Infants’ Health at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Her research has been presented at various conferences and published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Natalie completed her internship at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and continues working there as a resident medical officer.
Naomi Altman Year of Commencement: 2008 Current Course of Study: Course of Study: BSc (Physics), BEng (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) Employment: Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Systems Engineer at Rocket Lab Ltd
After graduating mid-2013 with first class honours in electrical engineering, Naomi is now working as a GNC systems engineer at Rocket Lab, an aerospace company based in Auckland, New Zealand.
While the work in the GNC team is exceptionally diverse, her current focus is the propulsion electronics for the company’s new orbital rocket program. The nature of her work means she has set fire to more things in the past few months of her life than in the 23 years prior, however she is thoroughly enjoying the fast-paced work environment and the challenge of learning rocket-science on the fly.
While in New Zealand, Naomi has become involved in the local Jewish community, where she teaches in the pre-Barmitzvah education program. She is also trying to capitalise on the natural splendour of New Zealand and has become an enthusiastic diver and tramper (hiker).
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Umberto Anderle Year of Commencement: 2010 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science Employment: Vice President, Bibliu
Currently living: London, United Kingdom
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uanderle/
Umberto graduated from his engineering degree in 2015 and began full-time work as a consultant in Sydney soon after. Since then, Umberto has moved to London and is currently working at BibliU as VP of Product, aiming to make learning materials more affordable and effective.
During his time at UWA, Umberto resided at St. George’s College and was involved with the Fogarty Scholars association, Teach Learn Grow and UniMentor.
Hayley Anderson Year of Commencement: 2010 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Employment: Doctor
Hayley graduated as Doctor of Medicine in 2015. She is also interested in improving the field of medicine through research, and is interested in deep brain stimulation in neurosurgery.
Hayley has a keen interest in music, continuing her previous education with singing and playing classical piano.
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Anish Badgeri Year of Commencement: 20110 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) and Diploma in Modern Languages Employment: Secondary School Teacher
Anish is currently working as a secondary school teacher with the WA Department of Education following his completion of Teach For Australia’s Leadership Development Program.
Anish’s was able to pursue his passion for educational equality and leadership during his time at University through volunteering for organisations such as the WA Debating League (2017 President) and UN Youth Australia (2017 National Conference Convenor and 2018 Board Director).
Meluka Bancroft Year of Commencement: 2009 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts Employment: Solicitor, McLeods Solicitors
Meluka balances her work and studies with several sports, including triathlon, tennis and cross country running, all which she has previously represented Western Australia in, and also swimming and hockey. Meluka is currently working as a Solicitor at McLeod’s in Perth.
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Regan Bleechmore Year of Commencement: 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts Employment: Melbourne University Food Co-operative
Regan has always been interested in people and fascinated by the ways in which people produce and reproduce natures, societies and the cultures that they are a part of. Environmental and social justice, permaculture, power relations, gender identity, queer theory, co-operatives and community building are Regan’s particular interest areas. The 20th Century was largely directed by the natural sciences – Regan believes the social sciences must become a greater focus this century.
After graduating in 2012, Regan moved to Melbourne and now works as a coordinator at the Melbourne University Food Co-operative, a collectively-run not-for-profit cafe and organic bulk food store established in 1976. Currently training as a sustainability coach and volunteering as a mentor for LGBTQ high school students, Regan continues to be immersed in community resilience projects.
Emma Boogaerdt Year of Commencement: 2013 Course of Study: Juris Doctor; Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and International Relations) Employment: Law Graduate, Allens
Last year Emma graduated from the Juris Doctor, having completed a Bachelor of Arts in 2015.
Whilst at university Emma was extensively involved in campus life and volunteering, particularly through the UWA Student Guild and Blackstone Society. The highlight of her university experience was undertaking an exchange to study law at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
Emma is excited to commence a new chapter of her life this year – commencing full time work as a graduate lawyer at a commercial law firm.
After university, Emma has continued her involvement with debating as a Board Member of the WA Debating League and is learning Italian in her spare time – molto bene!
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Calum Braham Year of Commencement: 2012 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) with Assured Pathway into Doctor of Medicine Current Course: Masters of Mathematics, Oxford University
Calum graduated with a BPhil in Mathematics and Physics in 2015, with a thesis analysing the passing strategies of Australian football teams. He is currently completing an MPhil in Mathematics at Oxford University on the Rhodes Scholarship. He has applied mathematical modelling to problems from several organisations, including the Perth Festival, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Hockey Australia and Fisher & Paykel Appliances. Calum is passionate about education, having taught several mathematics classes at UWA and worked with the Teach Learn Grow during his time at UWA.
Jane Bromley Year of Commencement: 2012 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science (Anatomy and Human Biology); Doctor of Medicine Employment: Doctor, Royal Perth Hospital
Jane graduated in 2018 and is currently working as a junior doctor at Royal Perth Hospital.
She thoroughly enjoyed her seven years at university, where she made the most of the multitude of opportunities to become involved at St George’s College and various student organisations including the Western Australian Medical Students’ Society and the UWA Student Guild. She also played for the UWA Netball Club.
During her undergraduate degree she spent a semester abroad at the University of Illinois (USA), and her medical studies saw her spend a wonderful year in Derby through the Rural Clinical School. She also completed a research project around child development during this year.
Jane is still unsure where her medical career will lead her – possibly into one of paediatrics, obstetrics/gynaecology, or general practice – but she is enjoying the journey as it comes.
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Karen Bromley Year of Commencement: 2012 Course of Study: Doctor of Medicine (from Bachelor of Science) Employment: Doctor, Royal Perth Hospital
Karen graduated in 2018 and is currently working as a junior doctor at Royal Perth Hospital. She is hoping to pursue a career direction that allows her to do Rural/Remote work and work in Aboriginal Health.
Georgie Carey Year of Commencement: 2014 Course of Study: Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Employment: Councillor, Town of Mosman Park
Georgie is a young changemaker who isn’t afraid to question the status quo. She is a local councillor, Board Director and G(irls)20 Delegate who advocates for the inclusion of young people in positions of decision- making at a local level and on the global stage.
As a UWA Fogarty Scholar, Georgie commenced her studies at the University of Western Australia undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce, graduating with First Class Honours (Marketing) in 2018. As a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, Georgie serves as a Board Director for the Youth Affairs Council of WA and in her role as a Town of Mosman Park Councillor, is one of the youngest female councillors in Australia.
Recently, Georgie was selected as Australia’s representative at the 2019 G(irls)20 Global Summit in Toyko where she advocated for young women across the globe. Here, she co-authored a Communique highlighting policies to promote young women’s economic inclusion that was presented to G20 world leaders.
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Indyana Chambers Galloway Year of Commencement: 2013 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science & International Relations and Chinese Employment: Intern, Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Indyana graduated as Dux and Head Girl of Geraldton Grammar School in 2011. She then took a gap year working a number of different jobs and travelling in Europe as sound technician for a circus tour. Indyana is a keen aerialist and trains at the Western Australian Circus School. She has a strong interest in social justice, leading her to volunteer for causes such as the Red Cross and Amnesty International.
Indyana is currently working at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission in Canberra.
Raymond Chester-Wallis Year of Commencement: 2005 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce Employment: Solicitor, State Solicitors’ Office
Raymond Chester-Wallis completed his Bachelor of Laws (with First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction) in 2011. In 2013 was admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of Western Australia and has been working in as a Solicitor since.
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Yita Choong Year of Commencement: 2008 Course of Study: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Engineering Employment: Bain and Company
Yita graduated from UWA in 2012 with first class honours (engineering). He started working life in the graduate program at Jacobs SKM, while working towards his CPEng accreditation from Engineers Australia. Yita then completed his MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School before commencing work as a Conultant at Bain and CO, in Perth.
Outside of work, Yita has maintained his keen interest in chess and has joined the state association’s (CAWA) Council, which serves to organise state-wide competitions and promote the game to people of all ages. In addition, Yita has recently volunteered to serve on the organising committee for the Perth Relay for Life. In his role as sponsorship coordinator, he is actively seeking support from organisations to achieve a fundraising target of $700,000 for the Cancer Council of WA.
Harmony Clayton Year of Commencement: 2006 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science (Hons) Employment: Learning Facilitator, Taylors College
Harmony is currently teaching molecular and human biology courses at Taylors College in Perth to first year international students who are on a pathway to UWA. She is enjoying the challenge of communicating science to ESL students.
True to her name, Harmony also loves music and spends much of her time outside of work getting involved with her local community orchestra.
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Stephanie Clugston Year of Commencement: 2012 Course of Study: Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Employment: Doctor, Fiona Stanley Hospital
Stephanie graduated from UWA in 2012 having completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Honours. Since beginning her medical career at Royal Perth Hospital she has undertaken rural secondments in the Pilbara and the South West of Western Australia. This permitted her to engage further in Indigenous health, about which she has a focus and passion.
Stephanie is currently working at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth. In 2019 Stephanie embraced a new and exciting challenge, commencing advanced training in Haematology with the Royal Australian College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia.
Outside of work Stephanie continues to enjoy the study of languages, sport and spending time with family and friends.
Sarah Cole Year of Commencement: 2011 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Employment: Medical Registrar, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Sarah is currently working as a medical registrar at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree with honours in 2016 (UWA), and subsequently a Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (LSTM) in 2018. She hopes to sit her Basic Physician Training exams in 2021, and then undertake advanced training in general medicine and infectious diseases.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys reading, and baking cakes.
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Jeremy Cowcher Year of Commencement : 2005 Course of Study: Bachelor of Commerce Employment : McKinsey and Co. New York
Jeremy is working in McKinsey & Company’s New York office after graduating from Columbia Business School in 2018. He previously worked for McKinsey in both Sydney and Chicago.
Prior to joining McKinsey, Jeremy spent two years in the Perth office of King & Wood Mallesons as a lawyer in the Mergers and Acquisitions team.
Outside of work, Jeremy likes swimming, the gym, playing with his dog and keeping up with all things sports, particularly the NBA and AFL.
Matthew Cowcher Year of Commencement : 2006 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce Employment : Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New York
Matthew graduated from UWA in 2011 with a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce. His Honours dissertation focused on the enforcement of directors’ duties by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Matthew spent 4 years working at King & Wood Mallesons in the Sydney and Perth offices before accepting a position at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. He is now an Associate in their New York office, having been admitted to the New York Bar in early 2018.
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Julia Crandell Year of Commencement : 2016 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Employment: Never Again Rwanda
Julia is currently working at Never Again Rwanda, a Rwandan peace building and social justice NGO, as a program officer in the Governance and Rights Team. Julia flew to Rwanda the day after she graduated from her Bachelor of Arts and Law (Honours) in September 2016, and hasn’t looked back since.
She initially spent two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer, where she taught English to students and teachers at a rural secondary school and implemented various other projects focusing on youth leadership and menstrual hygiene management.
In her spare time, Julia still teaches English to adults and enjoys visiting some of the beautiful locations around Rwanda.
Katherine Dellar Year of Commencement : 2006 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Employment : Diplomat, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Switzerland
Katherine is currently undertaking a posting to Geneva, Switzerland with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), representing Australia in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Among other things, her role involves leading negotiations for an agreement between all WTO nations to restrict the subsidies provided to their fishing industries, in an effort to curb overfishing.
While in Canberra she represented the ACT in Women’s AFL, but has now turned her attention to becoming a triple-threat of winter sports, using the proximity of the Alps to master skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding.
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Julia DeLorenzo Year of Commencement : 2016 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) majoring in Political Science, International Relations and German
Julia complete her research project paper investigating governance issues surrounding stingray tourism in WA and other sites around the world. She will be continuing her involvement with the Fogarty Scholars’ Association and Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) Union in leadership roles.
Julia enjoys debating, writing and facilitating United Nations Youth WA workshops and conferences and travelling in her spare time. She is exploring Post Graduate studies in America 2020.
Leela Dilkes-Hoffman Year of Commencement : 2011 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Employment: New Plastics Initiative
In 2014 Leela completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry and Biochemistry supported by a Fogarty Foundation Regional Scholarship. Leela grew up in the bushland of Margaret River, WA and this is the foundation for her appreciation of the natural environment. She then spent a year working with Scitech as an Outreach science presenter traveling to remote communities in WA and sharing her passion for science. In 2016 Leela undertook her PhD at UQ in chemical engineering. Her research focuses on the materials development and sustainability analysis of biodegradable food packaging. To support her in this endeavour she was awarded a Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship.
Leela currently works for the innovation team within the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative.
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Breanna Dixon Year of Commencement : 2006 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Employment: Junior Analytical Scientist, MedPharm Ltd
Breanna is living in London where she has just completed her Master of Science in Forensic Analysis at Kingston University, London.
Here she obtained the best overall performance for her course and was awarded The Chartered Society of Forensic Science’s Educational Quality Standards Student Award. Breanna particularly enjoyed the research component of her degree. Her project involved analysing the stability of antibiotics to determine their suitability for alternative dosing regimens in an attempt to help rectify the current antimicrobial resistance crisis. As a result of this research, she co-authored her first manuscript and was published in the journal Drug Design, Development and Therapy.
Breanna is now working with MedPharm in the UK.
Michael Douglas Year of Commencement : 2005 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of Law Employment: Senior Lecturer, UWA Law School and Consultant at Bennett + Co
Michael is a Senior Lecturer at UWA Law School and a Consultant at Bennett + Co within the firm’s commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice.
He is an Associate of the Centre for Media and Communications Law at Melbourne Law School, editor of the Media and Arts Law Review, and reporter for the New South Wales Law Reports.
Prior to joining UWA, he taught at Sydney Law School. Michael specialises in private international law (AKA conflict of laws) and is particularly interested in cross-border media law problems.
His PhD is supervised by David Rolph and William Gummow. Michael also holds an LLM(Dist) and an MBA(Dist) from UWA.
He attended Newton Moore Senior High School in Bunbury and later served as chair of the school board for four years.
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Katherine Dumas Year of Commencement : 2018 Course of Study: Bachelor of Biomedical Science majoring in Physiology and Sport Science with Assured Pathway to Pharmacology Current Course: Bachelor of Medicine, University of Adelaide
Katherine graduated from Perth Modern School in 2017, achieving a 50+ hours of community service ambassadors award. During her schooling career, Katherine was heavily involved in sports and community service. In 2018 Katherine was the co-convener of the Fogarty Future’s Conference. Last year Katherine moved to complete her medical degree in South Australia.
Joshua Dunne Year of Commencement : 2015 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Current Course: Masters of Security, Georgetown University
Joshua is currently completing a MA in Security Studies at Georgetown University in Washington DC, supported by a Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship.
A passionate musician, Joshua regrets having to leave his beloved Double Bass in Perth while he studies in the USA but is maintaining his connection to music through his (much) more portable Violin and his membership of the Georgetown Chapel Choir, under the expert direction of Dr Russell Weismann.
Having chosen an academic concentration focusing on the United States’ Intelligence Community, Joshua looks forward to applying what he has learned in a professional capacity, upon his return to Australia.
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Thomas Durkin Year of Commencement : 2012 Course of Study: Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) Employment : Corporate Volunteering Coordinator for Volunteering WA.
Tom completed his studies for the Juris Doctor in 2018.
Previously, Tom completed a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics and Political Science & International Relations. Over the three years of his undergraduate degree, Tom worked with Ignite Mentoring as General Manager. During his legal studies, Tom volunteered with the Freedom Centre to provide peer support and a safe space for young LGBTIQ people.
Jee-Yun Elston (nee Leung) Year of Commencement : 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) Employment: Registrar, Adelaide Dental Hospital
Jee-Yun is currently studying the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Adelaide, progressing towards becoming a specialist in Special Needs Dentistry (SND).
She has acquired local and international SND experience, including: working at Fiona Stanley Hospital managing medically complex patients, working in Dental Health Service WA’s disability and aged-care services, completing a Masters in Special Care Dentistry at London’s prestigious Eastman Dental Institute, and gaining a Diploma in Special Care Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons (England). She received an ADRF research grant and published an academic paper investigating oral health delivery systems for people with special needs, and supervises dental students on SND placements.
Jee-Yun hopes to one day become a pioneer of Special Needs Dentistry in WA.
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Kate Fitzgerald Year of Commencement : 2010 Course of Study: Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Economics Employment: Bain & Company
Kate graduated from UWA in 2015 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Economics. At UWA she was involved in UWA Relay for Life, TLG, UWA Basketball Club and EWB.
She completed an exchange to the University of Vermont and competed in their Varsity Track & Field team. She also studied at the London School of Economics (for a summer session). Kate completed internships at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy in Winnipeg and in the Geotechnical Engineering team at Woodside.
After graduating, Kate joined Bain & Company as an Associate Consultant. She has been working on cases in a range of industries across Australia, and New Zealand. At Bain, Kate is also involved with recruiting, mentoring university students on their pro bono cases and became the Perth representative for Women at Bain last year. She continues to play basketball whenever she is back in Perth.
Imogen Forbes-Macphail Year of Commencement : 2013 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Imogen Forbes-Macphail gained her PhD at the University of California, Berkeley, on the relationship between nineteenth-century poetry and mathematics. Imogen’s publications include work on Gerard Manley Hopkins and Ada Lovelace. Imogen also holds an MPhil in medieval literature from the University of Cambridge.
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Jemma Ford Year of Commencement : 2009 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Employment: Doctor, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Jemma completed her medical degree in 2015. In her penultimate year Jemma studied with the rural clinical school of WA (RCSWA) in Esperance. She is currently working as a Doctor at Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Outside study, Jemma’s interests lie largely in surf lifesaving both as a volunteer organisation and competitive sport. She is a member of North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club.
Nicholas Gilbert Year of Commencement : 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Employment: Doctor
Nicholas has been working as a medical doctor across Western Australia since he graduated from UWA in 2013 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He is passionate about Aboriginal Health, rural medicine and public health and in 2015 was awarded WA Junior Doctor of the Year for his commitment to clinical service improvement, medical education and provision of medical care.
Nicholas is completing a Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University and has begun General Practice training. He hopes to develop a career that incorporates providing holistic longitudinal primary care to individuals and broader public health strategy facilitating good health to marginalised populations.
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Matthew Goyder Year of Commencement : 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce Employment: Analyst, Macquarie Capital
Matthew graduated from UWA in 2016 with a joint degree in law and commerce and since graduating has been working as an investment banking analyst with Macquarie Capital in both Sydney and Perth.
2020 is looming as a year of transition for Matthew, as he was scheduled to move to New York in August and undertake his MBA at Columbia Business School.
Outside of work Matthew is an avid football player and fan and is hoping for more success from his beloved Fremantle Dockers this year.
Kyle Hoath Year of Commencement : 2005 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Employment: Private Psychiatrist, The Marian Centre
In 2010 Kyle completed his studies at The University of Western Australia. In his time at UWA he had the honour of representing the Fogarty Foundation students as the inaugural President of the Fogarty Scholars’ Association.
Since completing his studies Kyle has pursued a career as a Psychiatrist. After entering the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists training program in 2012 Kyle gained his Fellowship in the beginning of 2018 and has begun work as a Consultant Psychiatrist, holding positions in both the public and private sector.
Apart from work and ongoing study, Kyle also enjoys kite surfing, golf, hockey and most importantly spending time with his wife and children.
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Ben Hogan Year of Commencement : 2008 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts
Ben completed his Arts degree in 2014. In conjunction with his UWA studies, Ben studied a Bachelor of Creative Industries majoring in Screen Studies and the WA Screen Academy at ECU. Ben is pursuing a career in volunteering coordination.
Ben is a jazz enthusiast and was treasurer of the UWA Jazz Club and has worked to promote practical jazz education on campus.
Jonathan Israel Year of Commencement : 2013 Course of Study: Bachelor of Commerce Employment: Visiting Researcher, University of Cambridge
Jonathan graduated from UWA with degrees in economics and physics. He worked at McKinsey & Company, supporting Australia’s largest companies, but now consults independently for education, healthcare and social-sector clients across Australia, while holding a Visiting Researcher position in University of Cambridge’s Psychology Department – undertaking research in personality and policy intervention.
Jonathan started at UWA in 2013, after completing studies at Perth Modern School, and was an active member of the UWA community - being involved in numerous clubs and societies, along with the Student Guild. He has been both the Treasurer and the President of the Fogarty Scholars Association and greatly enjoyed his experiences meeting scholars, and leading on the Fogarty Futures Conference.
He’s a big fan of travelling, researching and working internationally, and remains involved in a swathe of NFP organisations. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys dabbling in new sports, reading, theatre and musicals, good coffee and terribly lame jokes.
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Bharath Iyer Year of Commencement : 2005 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts Employment: Propositions Lead, Bo
During his 6 years at UWA, Baz was involved in a range of activities – including debating at national and international model UN events, being involved with UN Youth and Blackstone committees, going on exchange to UBC in Vancouver and volunteering with Curtin Volunteers, Uni Camp for Kids and Teach Learn Grow.
Baz is currently working with start-up, Bó a banking app and is based in central London.
In his spare time he enjoys reading, creating art, playing the ukulele, and learning new things such as coding. After a fulfilling time at UWA, he is looking forward to all the travels, new experiences and learning that a working life can provide.
Binu Jayawardena Year of Commencement : 2009 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medical Science (First Class Honours) Employment: Psychiatrist, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Binu is a trainee psychiatrist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and clinical researcher at the Young Lives Matter Foundation, UWA. He is currently pursuing a broad range of research interests including machine learning in the prediction of suicide, and floatation-REST in anxiety and mood disorders. He graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Medical Science with First Class Honours in 2015. Prior to entering university he was the 94th Dux of Hale School and the 25th recipient of the Beazley Medal.
During his time at UWA he was the Deputy Chief Executive of Teach Learn Grow, he later cofounded WASTV Inc., Australia’s first non-profit online media network, winning state and national recognition for his contribution to youth employment and entrepreneurship.
Binu is also an award winning filmmaker, with several of his productions periodically featuring at international film festivals. In recognition of his services to the field of media, he was nominated for the Pride of Australia Medal in 2013.
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Thisuri Jayawardena Year of Commencement : 2015 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Medicine Employment: Doctor, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Thisuri is a junior doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, having graduated with a Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in 2018. She has just commenced Basic Physician Training and continues to pursue her research interests, undertaking projects with the hospital’s Geriatrics and Hepatology departments.
While at UWA, Thisuri enjoyed volunteering with Teach Learn Grow Inc and the UWA Fogarty Scholars’ Association. She continues to be involved with the SCGH Resident Medical Officer’s Society and the media non-profit WASTV Inc.
In her spare time, she can be found hiking, biking or baking.
Grey (Ian) Johnston Year of Commencement : 2015 Course of Study: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Economics Employment: Commercial Manager, Wesfarmers Limited
Grey has fond memories of his time studying Civil Engineering and Economics as a Fogarty Regional Scholar while in residence at St George’s College. He went on to complete the MPhil in Economics at the University of Oxford.
He has undertaken a number of roles since joining Wesfarmers Limited in 2013. He is happily based in Perth, working as a Commercial Manager in Wesfarmers’ Corporate Office.
Grey enjoys playing sport, reading, traveling around WA, and keeping in touch with current affairs.
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Emma Jones Year of Commencement : 2011 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Employment: Registrar, Geraldton Hospital
Emma is working in Geraldton as a GP registrar and completing her advanced skills training in the Geraldton Regional Hospital Emergency Department as part of her Fellowship of Advanced Rural General Practice.
Outside of work Emma enjoys owning too many bikes and growing fruit trees.
Fergus Kavanagh Year of Commencement : 2004 Course of Study: Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce Employment: Professional Hockey Player
After completing his degree in 2012, Fergus has been primarily focused on his hockey career. 2014 was a very successful year, with Fergus winning his second World Cup and second Commonwealth Games gold medal with the Australian team.
Fergus is currently living in Amsterdam playing hockey in the Dutch league.
Fergus is also working for Dutch based, Professional Athletes as a consultant.
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Brayden Keizer Year of Commencement : 2019 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts (Political Science & International Relations), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours, Economics) Employment: Economic Analyst at Pracsys Economics
Brayden completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & International Relations and an Honours Degree in Economics in 2019. He received a Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship and a New Colombo Plan Scholarship during his undergraduate studies, allowing him to pursue cultural and professional exchanges in China.
A Hackett Foundation Honours Scholarship allowed Brayden to produce a dissertation on the relationship between professional athletic performances and societal xenophobia, focusing on the effect of Muslim footballer performances on Islamophobia in England.
Brayden is now employed as an Economic Analyst at Pracsys Economics, specialising in econometrics, gravitational modelling and geo-spatial analytics.
Darren Kirk Year of Commencement : 2006 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce Employment: UBS Investment Bank
Darren undertook his Law and Commerce degrees at UWA as a Fogarty Scholar from 2006-2010. He is now a Director in the Mergers and Acquisitions group at UBS Investment Bank in New York. Prior to moving to the United States, Darren worked with UBS in Sydney for six years, focusing on M&A and capital markets transactions for clients in the metals & mining, oil & gas, transport & logistics and industrial sectors.
Darren is a past president of the Fogarty Scholars Association and while undertaking his studies, founded the Finance Association of Western Australia (FAWA), now one of the most recognized student societies on campus and the premier student body for UWA students considering a career in finance.
Prior to studying at UWA, Darren spent a year on a Rotary Exchange Scholarship in Bordeaux, France after completing high school at Frederick Irwin School in Mandurah, south of Perth.
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Elizabeth Knight Year of Commencement : 2019 Course of Study: Bachelor of Commerce (Management, Political Science & International Relations) Employment: Purposeful
Elizabeth is passionate about helping leaders and educators to future-proof their organisations, by helping them to effectively unlock the potential of Generation Z in the workforce. Formerly the Director of Bloom, Elizabeth has spent much of her time growing the youth-led incubator to become the catalyst for early stage founders to begin their entrepreneurial journey.
In 2019 she founded Purposeful, a social enterprise empowering young people to create meaningful career pathways and futures for themselves. She is a TEDx presenter and a recipient of the 2019 Boston Consulting Group Scholarship. This year she graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Commerce. She is excited to share a more purposeful vision for the future with as many people as possible in 2020.
Justin Kruger Year of Commencement: 2010 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics), Master of Science (Aeronautics and Astronautics) Current course: PhD Aeronautics, Stanford University
Justin has long possessed a passion for space exploration and technology, and after graduating from UWA in 2016, he moved to Stanford University in California to pursue further study in aerospace engineering. He is currently completing his PhD as a member of Stanford’s Space Rendezvous Laboratory, with a focus on navigation systems for spacecraft swarms.
Justin has also worked on planetary rovers with the NASA Ames Research Center and is developing navigation software for NASA’s Starling1 mission, due to launch in 2021.
In his spare time, he enjoys writing fiction and hopes to publish a science-fiction novel in the near-ish future.
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Rebecca Lawrence Year of Commencement : 2013 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Employment: Business Analyst, Port Jackson Partners
Rebecca spent 18 months in Asia with the Australian Government New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program. This program afforded Rebecca the opportunity to study in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for a semester of cultural exchange before undertaking internships at National Australia Bank in Singapore and QBE Insurance in Hong Kong.
Rebecca then went on to complete her Honours degree in Economics, focusing on ways to measure economic welfare in different countries around the world.
Rachel Lee Year of Commencement : 2009 Course of Study: Bachelor of Law / Arts Employment: Lawyer, Herbert Smith Freehills
Rachel works as an Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety Lawyer at global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills. Her role involves workplace investigations, workplace strategy, Court and tribunal representation and legal advice. Over her five years at the firm, she has worked in the London and Perth offices, and has done secondments to Coles and to an Aboriginal led language and culture center in the East Kimberley (through the Jawun program).
Outside of work, Rachel is passionate about social justice. She has recently joined the Board of Teach Learn Grow: an organisation focussed on resolving educational inequality in Australia.
Rachel enjoys travel and connecting with inspiring people.
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Jordan Lockhart Year of Commencement : 2013 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), Diploma in Modern Languages Employment: Consultant, BCG
Jordan graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Philosophy with First Class Honours, in addition to a Diploma in Modern Languages. He was the 2016 recipient of UWA’s Dr Vincent Harry Cooper Memorial Prize, awarded to the BPhil(Hons) graduate submitting the finest dissertation.
Jordan now works as a Consultant with BCG, where he advises clients across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors on business strategy. In late 2020 Jordan will move to France to begin studying an MBA at INSEAD, one of the world’s leading graduate business schools.
Brooke Loneragan Year of Commencement : 2013 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science Employment: Bain and Company
Brooke graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Science – majors in Mathematics and Economics – and an Honours in Economics. Brooke received the top score in Economics Honours, her dissertation exploring what drives sudden surges in migration between two countries.
Brooke is working as a Senior Associate at Bain and C in Perth.
In her spare time Brooke enjoys playing hockey for Wesley South Perth hockey club and continues to be involved with Rostrum Voice of Youth, where she assists in organising Western Australia’s public speaking competition for high school students.
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Rebecca Long Year of Commencement : 2011 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Employment: Doctor, Fiona Stanley Hospital
Rebecca graduated from UWA in 2016 and she is currently completing her medical internship at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Her first placement has been in the Emergency Department, which has been a steep learning curve but highly rewarding work. She values being the first point of medical contact for patients and has been enjoying it so much that she is considering this field for a future specialty.
Rebecca thoroughly enjoyed her time at university, being involved in volunteering, sports and other community activities. She enjoyed tutoring younger medical students whilst at university and has continued this trend since staring work and having medical students as part of her team.
Rebecca is passionate about global health and refugee health and in her final year of medicine helped to lead a team in organising the Global Health Short Course. She attended Global Health Conferences in Sydney, Perth and Newcastle and also undertook a six-week medical placement in Vanuatu and Samoa, giving her a unique insight into the challenges faced by health professionals in developing countries. She hopes that in the future she will be able to contribute to global health and volunteer her time at hospitals and clinics overseas.
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Christian Long Year of Commencement : 2012 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science, Anatomy & Human Biology Hons (Psychology) Current Course: Master of Clinical Psychology, Curtin University
Christian is a Fogarty Alumni who completed his Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and Human Biology at UWA followed by a Graduate Diploma and Honours in Psychology. In his Honours year, Christian conducted research with the Centre for the Advancement of Research on Emotion (CARE), researching how different biases in attention contribute to an individual’s level of social anxiety.
Christian is currently in his final year of his Master of Clinical Psychology at Curtin University, and he has been enjoying his various practical placements, recently working at the Curtin Psychology Clinic and at the Marian Centre, and currently working at the Centre for Clinical Interventions. His current research project involves creating a set of best practice guidelines for the assessment, management and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in the perinatal period.
Christian enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, playing music, soccer and trying new hobbies.
Verity Long-Droppert Year of Commencement : 2006 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts Employment: Lawyer, Jackson McDonald
Verity works at Jackson McDonald as a lawyer Verity spends her summer chasing softballs around outfields in Auckland and Sydney and will continue to do so in Perth through the cold winter months as she takes on her Aussie Squad duties.
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James Lucas Year of Commencement : 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce Employment: hiber
James graduated from UWA in 2012 after studying Law and Commerce, majoring in corporate and investment finance. During his time at UWA, James was president of the Fogarty Scholars Association in 2010, where he pushed for a greater sense of community amongst the scholars, while also working with the group to benefit the WA community. After several years with McKinsey and Company, he learnt a lot about a diverse range of businesses.
In 2017, James relocated to London to pursue a career in a start up. He is now the Director of Growth at hiber, a platform connecting local trades businesses.
Alexandra Lyons Year of Commencement : 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science Employment: Consultant, PwC Australia
Alexandra is working as a management consultant at PwC Australia, a role in which she uses both her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Professional Engineering.
Alexandra’s passion is in sustainability, and helping decision makers make choices that support environmental, social and financial outcomes. She has previously worked in the renewable energy and building consulting sectors.
Outside of the office, Alexandra is heavily involved in the UWA-Nedlands Football Club (Soccer), as both a player, and the current Secretary.
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Robert Marshall Year of Commencement : 2005 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Arts (BA) Employment: Boston Consulting Group
Robert is a medical doctor with an interest in leveraging public policy to drive better health outcomes and improve healthcare services. He is focused on closing the gap in Indigenous life expectancy and improving health equity for Australians living in rural and remote areas.
Robert’s passion for health policy began with the UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarship, affording him the opportunity to pursue a world-class education and to connect with an inspiring group of fellow scholars. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree concurrently with his medical studies, leading him to spend a year on student exchange at the Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po) in Paris. This experience piqued his interest in health policy, health economics and political reform as a way to improve clinical care.
Robert has worked in a variety of challenging clinical settings in rural and urban Australia and overseas, including as a volunteer in the aftermath of the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti. In 2015, Robert moved to New York City to pursue a Master of Public Administration at Columbia University on a Fulbright Scholarship, aiming to develop the skills and knowledge needed to be a transformative leader in health policy. He is currently back in WA and looks forward to connecting with Fogarty Scholars.
Katie McAllister Year of Commencement : 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and Cultural Studies and Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage Employment: Producer, ABC Radio
Katie is completed her Arts Degree in English and Indigenous Studies on Minang country in Albany. She is working in media, presenting the Saturday Breakfast program at ABC Great Southern and loves being able to share stories about the place she grew up in and loves. In her spare time, she adjudicates debates for high school students with her first true love, the Western Australian Debating League. She really loves drinking tea and going to the many beaches along the South Coast.
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Bradley McKernan Year of Commencement : 2011 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Employment: Consultant, PwC Australia
Bradley entered university to study to become a doctor – something he has aimed for since eleven years of age. He is originally from Australind and was School Captain and part of the Student Executive of the local high school, Australind Senior High School, 2010. He graduated from school with awards in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and top of class in Human Biology.
His extra-curricular pursuits include reading, writing creatively, surfing, writing and playing his own music and engaging in as many social activities as possible.
Michelle McMullen Year of Commencement: 2006 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS) and Bachelor of Medical Science Employment: Doctor, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Michelle graduated from UWA in 2011. While at University, Michelle held voluntary positions such as first year representative, allied health representative and Red Party (party organiser) on WAMSS. In 2009 she was appointed Treasurer of WAMSS. As a scholar, she was also involved with the UWA Guild Public Affairs Council, participated in the UniMentor program and worked for UWA as an anatomy lab demonstrator and tour guide.
Michelle remains actively involved in a wide range of community activities and is looking forward to another busy and exciting year in medicine.
Michelle is currently employed as a doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. She is completing further specialist training with the Royal Australian College of Physicians, working towards a career as a medical oncologist.
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Vinith Menezes Year of Commencement: 2005 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medical Science Honours Employment: Doctor, General Practitioner
Vinith was at UWA and St Thomas More College from 2005-2011, enjoying student representation roles at both the college and the medical student society. He spent some years delivering babies in Perth and Geraldton and is now a GP in inner north Melbourne.
He is actively involved in Acceptance Melbourne - a group that identify with being both queer and Christian, in a world that is largely straight and a country that is increasingly secular.
Christopher Mofflin Year of Commencement: 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science Employment: Solicitor, State Solicitor’s Office
Chris finished his Law/Science degree after seven years in 2014. He finished the Science component with a major in Pure Mathematics and did his Law Honours thesis on property rights to human tissue. For his last semester, Chris went on exchange to not-so-sunny Utrecht University in the Netherlands, which he took as an opportunity to learn about international and European legal systems but more importantly to travel around Europe as much as possible and meet people from all over the world. Chris works at a Law firm in Perth.
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Jeremy Nixon Year of Commencement: 2011 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Medicine Employment : Doctor, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Jeremy graduated as dux of Scotch College in 2010 and completed a Bachelor of Science with majors in Engineering Science and Physics prior to studying post-graduate medicine. He now works as a doctor as Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and hopes to pursue training in orthopaedic surgery.
Jeremy finds teaching highly rewarding and enjoyable and has taken a number of opportunities to pass on knowledge to and mentor medical students and junior doctors.
Outside of work he enjoys running, cricket and cycling.
Richard O’Halloran Year of Commencement: 2010 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours), Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Arts Employment: Doctor, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Richard has returned to Perth and is working at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. He completed postgraduate study at the University of Oxford on the Rhodes Scholarship.
Richard plays water polo in WA’s Premier League competition with Phantoms. He was previously selected in the Australian Junior Men’s Squad and played in the National Water Polo League. Richard is also an active member of North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club, where he has been a patrol captain and competed in surf swimming events.
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Rachel Paterson Year of Commencement: 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science Employment: Researcher, Immunocore Ltd
After graduating from UWA, Rachel moved to the UK and completed a DPhil in Infection, Immunology and Translational Medicine at the University of Oxford. During her time there she started the Oxford Women’s Australian Rules Football team, which now competes in the National University League.
Since graduating in 2017, Rachel has been working as a research scientist at Immunocore Ltd, a biotechnology company in Oxfordshire developing immune-based treatments for cancer, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
She loves living and working in such an international community and travels as much as she can.
Sasha Quaha Year of Commencement: 2011 Course of Study: Bachelor of Commerce Current Course: Stockholm Resilience Centre
Sasha is currently studying resilience and sustainability science at the Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC). The SRC is a world-leading science centre for addressing the complex challenges facing humanity. She is researching the relationship between science and business, focusing on Science-Based Targets for companies to operate within Planetary Boundaries.
She graduated from UWA with degrees in Commerce and Arts Honours (Political Science and International Relations). Her thesis focused on EU Climate and Energy policy. After graduating with first-class honours, she continued research on the impact of crisis on this policy arena. This work was published in peer-reviewed Asia-Europe Journal in 2018.
Sasha worked for several years at Civic Legal, a boutique law firm, where she managed marketing, recruitment, tender writing and corporate responsibility. She was also on the founding committee of Ignite Mentoring and created the first UN Youth Voice in WA.
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Paul Reid Year of Commencement: 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science
Paul completed his studies at UWA in 2011. In addition to his UWA Fogarty Foundation scholarship, Paul received a Jean-Rogerson Bursary for Engineering, as well as an Australian Power Institute Bursary. Paul majored in Electrical Engineering, studying Nanotechnology, which he views as the way of the scientific future.
Paul’s interests include music, particularly singing, he is currently working on building his repertoire, and soccer – both watching and playing.
Jasmine Rhodes Year of Commencement: 2004 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts Employment: Solicitor, State Solicitor’s Office
Jasmine worked for a not for profit organisation called CASE for Refugees for several years after graduating. CASE is a community legal centre part funded by the United Nations to provide free legal advice and representation to asylum seekers, refugees and new migrants.
Jasmine moved to CASE after three years working in commercial litigation and has found this work both challenging and humbling. She was honoured to hear asylum seekers’ stories first hand and for the opportunity to assist them to seek protection in Australia.
Jasmine then accepted a position as a Legal Officer at the State Solicitors Office where she has worked for the last few years. She is enjoying this new challenge and the opportunity to develop her advocacy skills representing the State. Jasmine continues to volunteer at CASE for Refugees.
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Jade Roberts Year of Commencement: 2006 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts Employment: University of Melbourne, Law School
Jade is currently a research associate with University of Melbourne Law School. She had been interning at United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland.
Through her studies, teaching and work, Jade aims to improve the protection and promotion of human rights in Australia and internationally.
David Scaife Year of Commencement: 2006 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Bachelor of Laws (Dist) Employment: Eureka Lawyers
David is a founder and legal practice director of Eureka Lawyers, a law firm dedicated to success for workers and unions. He is serious about access to justice, regularly taking on matters for the Aboriginal Legal Service and the Employment Law Centre, and is well-regarded for his strategic approach to litigation.
David views public education as a critical tool in building a fairer and more equal Australia. His views have driven him to serve on several not-for-profits boards and as a sessional tutor in the UWA Law School.
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Blake Segler Year of Commencement: 2010 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) Employment: Teacher, Joseph Banks Secondary College
In 2013 Blake received First Class Honours in Physics and Pure Mathematics having undertaken a Bachelor of Science degree under the Advanced Science Programme. Blake has since completed the two years Master of Education through Teach For Australia and is loving working as a high school science teacher.
Jasmin Sekhon Year of Commencement: 2016 Course of Study: Doctor of Medicine (from Bachelor of Commerce) Employment: Resident Medical Officer, King Edward Memorial Hospital
Jasmin completed Doctor of Medicine, following her undergraduate degree in Commerce (Econs, Finance).
Jasmin thanks the Fogarty Foundation for equipping her with the confidence and inspiration to continue pursuing her passions and making a tangible and positive impact on my community.
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Mark Shelton Year of Commencement: 2012 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) Computer Science, Psychology Current course of study: Management Science & Engineering, Stanford University
Mark is studying a Master’s degree in Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University, supported by a John Monash Scholarship.
Mark was awarded the Australian Computing Society 1962 Prize for best ICT graduate in WA. His honours thesis was titled ‘Towards Automated Venture Capital Screening’ and won the WAITTA Incite Award for best ICT undergraduate research project.
From 2013 to 2017, Mark led Bloom, a non-profit startup incubator he co-founded to provide young entrepreneurs with mentoring, workshops, and co-working space. He has interned for Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and the Boston Consulting Group.
Dave Sherwood Year of Commencement: 2009 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy Employment: BibliU
Dave Sherwood is the CEO and co-founder of www.BibliU.com. BibliU has distribution agreements with all the major academic publishers including Pearson, Wiley and McGraw. Our customers include NYU, Oxford and Imperial College.
In 2011 Dave co-founded Teach Learn Grow (TLG) with Travis Elliott and today TLG provides 20,000 hours of free tutoring and mentoring to rural and indigenous Western Australians each year. Dave was also a Rhodes Scholar.
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Stephanie Sim Year of Commencement: 2010 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Employment: Doctor, Royal Perth Hospital
Stephanie completed her medical degree in 2015. During her time at UWA, she has enjoyed getting involved in many activities and groups that the university has to offer, including UniMentor, ConnectMe, Teach Learn Grow and the Christian Union. In 2014 Stephanie had the opportunity to undertake her 5th year of Medicine in Geraldton as part of the Rural Clinical School, where she experienced life as a rural doctor and the issues that are encountered in rural practice.
Stephanie completed her six week medical elective in the Northern Provincial Hospital in Vanuatu, where she was exposed to medicine that was very different to back home and gained insight into ways that she may be able to make a difference in the future.
Stephanie’s other passion in life is music. Stephanie has an LRSM (Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music) in piano performance, is a piano teacher, plays the violin in the Medical Students’ Orchestra and also sings and plays guitar at local gigs. Stephanie is also a keen runner and enjoys participating in events such as the HBF Run for a Reason, City to Surf and Relay for Life.
Elliot Smith Year of Commencement: 2007 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Medical Science Employment: Doctor, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Elliot graduated from UWA in 2013 after completing his medical degree. He is currently working as a doctor for Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Elliot was a 2007 UWA Fogarty Regional scholar, originally from Esperance on the south coast and as a consequence still resides at the beach most of his free time.
Elliot is passionate about his sport, mostly as an armchair aficionado but also plays Australian Rules Football at Collegians Football Club in Dalkeith. Life has recently had an abrupt change when entering the workforce, but he enjoys the challenge and change!
Elliot is happy to be a part of the UWA Fogarty Scholars Alumni while working as a doctor at Charlie Gairdner’s.
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Alison Soerensen Year of Commencement: 2004 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) Employment: Doctor, General Practitioner
Alison is a RACGP Fellow and works as a general practitioner in Mandurah. She has special interests in breastfeeding medicine and paediatrics but strives to maintain a broad scope of practice. She is a passionate advocate for her patients, her colleagues and her profession. Consequently she was the recipient of the AMAWA Camille Michener Junior Doctor of the Year award in 2018.
A lover of musicals, Alison dreams of the day when she can travel the world seeing all the biggest shows. As a mother of three young children, she currently bides her time by being an expert in all Disney Princess movie soundtracks instead.
Phoebe Spencer Year of Commencement: 2009 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (Honours) Employment: Deputy Academic Coordinator Bachelor of Philosophy, UWA
In 2013 Phoebe graduated from a combined Arts/Science degree with majors in French and Anatomy and Human Biology and completed her studies at UWA in 2014 with honours in Science. Her thesis explored child nutrition and growth in rural East Timor, a project that involved living in a small village for two months for field work. Phoebe is now working in academia at UWA.
After leaving college, Phoebe continued her leadership role as a resident/alumni representative on the Trinity Strategy Group.
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Ryan Steed Year of Commencement: 2006 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts Employment: Teacher, Cecil Andrews College
Ryan completed his Law/Arts studies in 2012. In 2013 he undertook three law placements at; the Public Interest Advocacy Centre in Sydney, the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Association in Darwin and the Association for Civil Rights Initiative in Israel. The goal of these endeavours was to gain practical skills and explore avenues for pursuing social change through the law.
In 2014 Ryan began employment in public advocacy. Ryan then felt a calling to pursue teaching and applied last year to work for the federal government’s Teach for Australia, a bold scheme to recruit the nation’s brightest university graduates to teach in disadvantaged schools. After being accepted into the program and completing the course, Ryan started teaching at Cecil Andrews Senior High School in Perth’s southern suburbs in 2016 and he is particularly enjoying finding new ways of engaging with youth at the school, many of whom are Aboriginal or migrants.
Amy Steinepreis Year of Commencement: 2009 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts Current Course: Juris Doctor, University of Melbourne
Amy recently completed her Oxford DPhil in Medieval and Modern Languages as a Rhodes and Clarendon Scholar. She also undertook a Masters with Distinction in Oxford, working across English, French, Italian, and Russian literatures. Amy has now relocated to Melbourne to study the Juris Doctor degree on a Zelman Cowen Scholarship.
As President of Merton College’s Middle Common Room, Amy relished the challenge of representing a 300- strong body of postgraduates. She enjoyed all idiosyncrasies of Oxford life, including captaining tennis for College, teaching undergraduate French and participating in the International Symposium on ‘Cultural Diplomacy in the UN’.
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Michael Taran Year of Commencement: 2011 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) Employment: Doctor, Albany Health Campus
Michael has been working as a Resident Medical Officer at Albany Health Campus since early 2019.
Michael is a co-founder of WASTV Inc and the UWA Maths Union and has previously worked with Teach Learn Grow Inc from 2011 to 2014.
These days Michael splits his time between work and developing the endless untouched boulders of the South Coast.
Caitlin Telford Year of Commencement: 2015 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts Employment: Customer Service Officer, Converga
Caitlin graduated from Georgiana Molloy Anglican School in 2014 as Student Representative Council President and recipient of the GMAS medal. During her time at school, she both facilitated and was a member of Tournament of the Minds teams, twice achieving Honours in the international round of the competition.
Caitlin was also highly involved in the arts, competing in the Bunbury Eisteddfod and performing in a number of school musicals and concerts. During her time at UWA Caitlin studied a Bachelor of Arts in History and English & Cultural Studies, and is an alumni of St Catherine’s College. She remains passionate about the performing arts, and can usually be seen in the semester shows put on by the UWA Pantomime Society. Caitlin is also a member of a number of vocal quartets, as well as the Harmonic Chorale and national gold medal-winning group, The Baden Street Singers.
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Neil Thomas Year of Commencement: 2008 Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts Employment: Paulson Institute
Neil is a Senior Research Associate at the Paulson Institute and a Lecturer in the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. He writes and builds products related to Chinese politics, US-China relations, and international political economy, and his work has been featured by publications like The Economist, The Financial Times, and The Washington Post.
He previously lived in Beijing and Canberra and enjoys literature, history, film, and languages. Neil holds a Master in Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Australia.
Robert Thomas Year of Commencement: 2010 Course of Study: Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science Employment: Mechanical Engineer, Wood Group PSN
Robert graduated from his degree in 2015 and commenced full time work as a Mechanical Engineer with Wood Group PSN in 2016. He completed his thesis on corrosion in subsea pipelines.
Outside of academics, Robert was an active committee member of the Fogarty Scholars Association during his time at UWA.
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Alexandra Thornton Year of Commencement: 2009 Course of Study: Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts Employment: Boston Consulting Group
After graduating from St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School with a General Exhibition and spending six years studying and travelling, Alex started work as a Process Engineer at the BP Kwinana Refinery in 2015. In 2020 she began working with Boston Consulting Group, BCG in Perth.
Alex’s community involvement outside the Refinery gates has included being a member of the Executive Committee of Perth Netball Association, volunteering for Pollinate Energy in India and both playing and coaching netball. She is currently the Curator of the Perth Hub of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, leading the Perth members of this network of young leaders who are passionate about enacting local solutions to global issues. If she has a moment to spare, you will find Alex enjoying one of Fremantle’s many cafes and restaurants.
Simon Thuijs Year of Commencement: 2012 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Employment: Junior Strategist, Meerkats
Simon Thuijs completed his Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course majoring in psychology in 2016. His Honours thesis in behavioural economics investigated whether certain messages influenced parents’ decisions to vaccinate their children. While studying, Simon resided at St Thomas More College and was the College President in 2014; he also studied at University College London for 6 months while on exchange.
Seeking a creative career, Simon was accepted into The Communication Council’s JumpStart Graduate Program. He was awarded Top Graduate of the program and received the Ken Painter AdSchool scholarship. He now works as a Junior Strategist at Meerkats, an agency which aims to help organisations find their true purpose and bring this to life through innovative business strategies and honest communications.
Simon also engages in projects that strive for equality and inclusion. He founded the Perth Pythons Hockey Club in 2015, Perth’s first and only LGBTI hockey club. The Club aims to help end homophobia in sport. Based on his work in this space, Simon won Out for Australia’s LGBTI Role Model of the Year Award for 2017 and was selected to run in the Queen’s Baton Relay for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Rachael van der Moezel Year of Commencement: 2012 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science Employment: UWA Library
After graduating in 2011 as Dux of Santa Maria College, Rachael is in her seventh year of study at UWA. Having commenced university in a Bachelor of Arts (Specialist Music studies), she is now pursuing new passions in the form of a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology.
Throughout Rachael’s time at university she was involved in a number of organisations, including West Australian Student TV and Teach Learn Grow. She counteracts these group-heavy endeavours with individualistic hobbies such as photography, rock climbing and hard core haiku writing.
Alexander Walter Year of Commencement: 2004 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
After completing his Honours in late 2007, Alex worked for a couple of months as an archaeological consultant in the Pilbara. He was then accepted as a Graduate Archaeologist by Rio Tinto Alcan and moved to Weipa in tropical Far North Queensland for three years. After completing his graduate position, he packed his bags and went travelling the world for seven months, visiting parts of Europe and South America. Thoroughly broke but happy, he returned to Australia and enjoyed his next adventure, working and roaming around Dampier, like ‘Red Dog’.
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Melissa Watts Year of Commencement: 2005 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Medical Science Employment: Resident Medical Officer, Fremantle Hospital
In 2010 Melissa’s time at UWA came to an end. Highlights of her medical degree included studying with the Rural Clinical School for a year in the remote Kimberley town of Derby and spending two months at a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She enjoyed being a part of the Dr YES (Youth Education Sessions) program, informing high school students about adolescent health and lifestyle issues.
In previous years she has also been involved in organising fundraising activities as a member of the Fogarty Scholars’ Association. Having graduated with honours, Melissa is now working as a Resident Medical Officer at Fremantle Hospital.
Nicholas Watts Year of Commencement: 2008 Course of Study: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Employment: Lancet Countdown, Health and Climate Change
Nick studied medicine at UWA before going on to study public health and public policy at University College London, and working as a doctor at Charlies in Perth. His focus is on the nexus of climate change and global public health, having worked for the World Health Organization, the British Medical Journal, and the Global Climate and Health Alliance.
Nick is currently the Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, where he leads a team of 27 UN agencies and academic institutions, tracking the world’s response to global environmental change.
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Elizabeth (Libby) Weeda Year of Commencement: 2012 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science; Doctor of Medicine Employment: Doctor, Royal Perth Hospital
Elizabeth is currently working as a resident at Royal Perth Hospital. She graduated from UWA with a Doctor of Medicine in 2018. Whilst at UWA, she enjoyed participating in WAMSS groups, social sports, TLG, WAMSO and the Fogarty Foundation events.
Her passion is working with rural communities to close the health gap between Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australians. Over the past years, she has worked with the Boab Network in the Kimberley and Perth.
Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys hiking, playing the violin and board games. She looks forward to connecting with Fogarty Scholars and Alumni in 2020.
Mark White Year of Commencement: 2005 Course of Study: Bachelor of Science Employment: Scientific Programmer, Australian National University
Marc completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 2008 within the UWA School of Physics. His Honours project, supervised by Premier’s Fellow Professor Peter Quinn, investigated the viability of a hypothetical subatomic particle as a dark matter candidate. He subsequently undertook a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics at The Australian National University (ANU), focusing on the role of outflows in the star formation process. His doctorate was conferred in 2014.
He currently works as a Scientific Programmer at ANU, developing data acquisition, processing and access tools. He was previously an ANU Postdoctoral Fellow with the SkyMapper survey telescope project.
He is a former member of the Australian Army Reserve, and currently spends much of his spare time playing and administering the sport of floorball.
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Thomas Williams Year of Commencement: 2008 Course of Study: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Tom was the recipient of the Woodside Sir John Monash Scholarship that supported him in an MBA in Finance through a joint program between the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Tsing- hua University, at Tsing-hua’s Graduate Campus in Shenzhen, a major city in China’s southern Guandong Province. In achieving this award, Tom acknowledges the Fogarty Foundation’s strong support of his education and leadership development.
Hayley Winchcombe Year of Commencement: 2008 Course of Study: Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) in Political Science and International Relations and French Employment: ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership
After spending 2018 living and working in Southeast Asia as the Australian Government’s inaugural New Colombo Plan ASEAN Fellow, Hayley was inspired to start the ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership (AASYP) to connect more amazing young leaders from Australia and Southeast Asia.
In 2019, AASYP launched the inaugural ASEAN-Australia Young Leaders Forum, bringing together 41 exceptional young leaders from across the region together in a four-day intensive programme hosted by the Australian Embassy Jakarta and Tokopedia, Indonesia’s highest-valued e-commerce start up.
Aside from working with AASYP, Hayley recently graduated with First Class Honours critiquing governance approaches to the migration-development nexus in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
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Natalie Akl...... 43 Katherine Dumas...... 56 Naomi Altman...... 43 Joshuan Dunne...... 56 Edoardo Anderle...... 30 Thomas Durkin...... 57 Umberto Anderle...... 44 Kathleen Dyer...... 40 Amber Anderson...... 20 Adehlia Ebert...... 34 Hayley Anderson...... 44 Nicholas Ellison...... 20 Anish Badgeri...... 45 Kate Fitzgerald...... 58 Meluka Bancroft...... 45 Imogen Forbes-Macphail...... 58 Luke Barber...... 24 Jemma Ford...... 59 James Barton...... 6 Chelsea Francis...... 30 Regan Bleechmore...... 46 Chelsea Francis...... 12 Emma Bond...... 6 Elsa Fuentes-Hare...... 12 Emma Boogaerdt...... 46 Nicholas Gilbert...... 59 Hannah Bowden...... 7 Matthew Goyder...... 60 Calum Braham...... 47 McCarthy Hanlin...... 35 Jane Bromley...... 47 Elodie Hayward...... 21 Karen Bromley...... 48 James Heald...... 28 Georgie Carey...... 48 Lydia Hill Almedia...... 21 Benjamin Caufield...... 11 Leyton Hilmer...... 22 Indyana Chambers Galloway...... 49 Oliver Hoare...... 35 Raymond Chester-Wallis...... 49 Kyle Hoath...... 60 Benjamin Chia...... 38 Ben Hogan...... 61 Yita Choong...... 50 Michael Hooper...... 36 Katerina Chua...... 39 Cassandra Howell...... 28 Harmony Clayton...... 50 Rana Ibrahim...... 7 Stephanie Clugston...... 51 Jonathan Israel...... 61 Isobel Cole...... 33 Bharath Iyer...... 62 Sarah Cole...... 51 Binu Jayawardena...... 62 Thomas Coltrona...... 39 Thisuri Jayawardena...... 63 Jeremy Cowcher...... 52 Connor Jenkins...... 25 Matthew Cowcher...... 52 Grey (Ian) Johnston...... 63 Julia Crandell...... 53 Emma Jones...... 64 Katherine Dellar...... 53 Celeste Kalnenas...... 31 Julia DeLorenzo...... 54 Jonathan Kammann...... 36 Leela Dilkes-Hoffman...... 54 Fergus Kavanagh...... 64 James Dingley...... 24 Brayden Keizer...... 65 Alec Disley...... 40 Theodore Kenworth-Groen...... 37 Breanna Dixon...... 55 Chloe Kirk...... 41 Michael Douglas...... 55 Darren Kirke...... 65
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Elizabeth Knight...... 66 Jasmine Rhodes...... 77 Jessica Knight...... 29 Haseeb Riaz...... 26 Justin Kruger...... 66 Emily Roberts...... 22 Rebecca Lawrence...... 67 Jade Roberts...... 78 Rachel Lee...... 67 Oliver Sanderson...... 27 Jee-Yun Leung...... 57 Michaela Savage...... 23 Tannith Lilford...... 25 David Scaife...... 78 Jordan Lockhart...... 68 Blake Segler...... 79 Brooke Loneragan...... 68 Jasmin Sekhon...... 79 Christian Long...... 70 Mark Shelton...... 80 Rebecca Long...... 69 Dave Sherwood...... 80 Verity Long-Droppert...... 70 Stephanie Sim...... 81 James Lucas...... 71 Harry Smallbone...... 42 Alexandra Lyons...... 71 Elliot Smith...... 81 Eva Marsh...... 13 Alison Soerensen...... 82 Robert Marshall...... 72 Phoebe Spencer...... 82 Katie McAllister...... 72 Caitlin Staer...... 17 Lachlan McDonald...... 8 Ryan Steed...... 83 Caleb Mckenna...... 13 Amy Steinepreis...... 83 Bradley McKernan...... 73 Racheline Tantular...... 18 Conor McLaughlin...... 29 Michael Taran...... 84 Michelle McMullen...... 73 Winifred Taylor-Williams...... 10 Vinith Menezes...... 74 Caitlin Telford...... 84 Christopher Mofflin...... 74 Luke Thomas...... 23 Patrick Morton...... 8 Neil Thomas...... 85 Hamish Newman...... 41 Robert Thomas...... 85 Jeremy Nixon...... 75 Alexandra Thornton...... 86 Richard O’Halloran...... 75 Simon Thuijs...... 86 Lucie O’Sullivan...... 9 Zeke Tinley...... 19 Luke Osborne...... 9 Stefano Tudor...... 31 Charlotte Owens...... 14 Rachael van der Moezel...... 87 Jonathan Pang...... 38 Alexander van Hoek...... 10 Jane Pankhurst...... 26 Alexander Walter...... 87 Rachel Paterson...... 76 Melissa Watts...... 88 Henry Pemberton...... 15 Nicholas Watts...... 88 Sasha Quahe...... 76 Elizabeth (Libby) Weeda...... 89 Pooja Ramesh...... 16 Marc White...... 89 Paul Reid...... 77 Thomas Williams...... 90 Caitlin Revell...... 32 Hayley Winchcombe...... 9
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Professor Barry Marshall AC Andrew O’Hagan Nobel Laureate Physiology or Scottish Author Medicine 2005 Emeritus Prof Alan Robson The Hon. Richard Court AC AO CitWA Former Premier of Western Australia Former Vice-Chancellor of UWA Brett Fogarty The Hon. Colin Barnett MLA Then Premier of Western Australia Dr Kenneth Chern Then US Consul General Jeffrey Bleich Then US Ambassador to Australia Alan Wiesman US Journalist and Author Dr Richard Goyder AO CEO Wesfarmers Dr Graham Forward Orthopaedic Surgeon and Founder of Chetan Bhagat Australian Doctors for Africa Indian Author and Columnist Peter Gilmour Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith World Champion Yachtsman Recipient of the Victoria Cross and Medal for Gallantry Andrew Forrest CitWA Founder and Chairman of Fortescue Dr Michael Chaney AO CitWA Metals Group Then Chancellor UWA and Chairman Woodside and NAB Professor Graeme Hankey Leading Australian Neurologist Ahdaf Soueif Egyptian Novelist and Political Commentator The Hon. Julie Bishop MP Then Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, Federal Patrick Hollingworth Member for Curtin Speaker, Leadership Consultant and Mountaineer James McMahon DSC, DSM Chief Operating Officer Azure Capital and Dr Janet Holmes à Court AC former leader in the Australian Defence Force Patron, UWA Fogarty Scholars Program Andrew (Andy) Thomas The Hon. Andrew Leigh MP Australia’s First Astronaut in Space Then Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Federal Member for Fraser, ACT AC Grayling Internationally renowned Philosopher and Dr Fiona Wood AM Author Plastic Surgeon and ‘Spray-on Skin’ Pioneer
John Atkins Former Chairman ANZ WA
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Cynthia Griffin Naveen Unni Then US Consul General to Perth Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Perth Bryan Stevenson Manal al-Sharif Founder and Executive Director of Saudi activist and author who helped start the Equal Justice Initiative women’s right to drive campaign Stephen Smith Rachel Cooke Winthrop Professor of International Law at Then US Consul General to Perth UWA and Board Member of the Perth US Asia Centre Professor Peter Leedman Director Harry Perkins Institute of Medical A/Professor Angus Turner Research Ophthalmologist & Director of Lions Outback Vision; 2015 40 under 40 winner Trent Dalton Australian journalist and acclaimed author Michelle Guthrie Then Google Asia-Pacific Executive Craig Challen 2018 Co-Australian of the Year Professor Peter Quinn Head of the International Centre for the Radio Dave Sherwood Astronomy Research UWA Fogarty Alumni; CEO and co-Founder BibliU Roman Krznaric Cultural Thinker and Writer; Founder of the Professor Kevin Pfleger world’s first Empathy Museum, the digital Director of the Western Australian Life Sciences Empathy Library and the School of Life Innovation Hub, UWA and Head of Molecular Endocrinology and Pharmacology, Harry Perkins Justice Carmel McLure Institute of Medical Research President of the Court of Appeal Dr Claire McGregor Kim Beazley Governor of Western Australia, Co-founder & Head of Growth at Appbot Former Labor leader and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia & US Ambassador for Australia Elizabeth Knight UWA Fogarty Scholar, Founder Purposeful Marwa Al-Sabouni Syrian architect and advocate for rebuilding Charlie Gunningham communities in war-torn Syria Commercialisation Adviser, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s Professor Jonathan Carapetis Entrepreneur’s Programme Director Telethon Kids Institute Professor Peter Klinken AC PhD FAHMS FTSE CitWA Chief Scientist, WA
94 | THE UWA FOGARTY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Jeremy Cheang Award Recipients
The Jeremy Cheang Award is a special annual prize, awarded in memory of Jeremy Cheang, a former UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholar. The annual Jeremy Cheang Award of $2,000 is to recognise and award a Scholar:
• for their contribution to their area of study, to UWA and/or the wider community, and
• support the recipient in an initiative or activity that links to their area of study, and/or benefits UWA or the wider community.
2013 Simon Thuijs for the LipDub project
2014 Libby Weeda for the Boab Network
2015 Mark Shelton for a research tour of Asia
2016 Hamish Newman for a conference for medical students
2017 Thomas Coltrona for the Volunteer Tutoring Program
2018 James Dingley for Atomic Frontier
2019 Haseeb Riaz for ManUp
THE UWA FOGARTY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 95 Scholar Achievments
The UWA Fogarty Scholars are contributing to their communities, state and nation in many ways.
Thriving academically, completing their Masters, Honours and PhDs and winning other prestigious scholarships:
5 Rhodes Scholarship recipients
2 John Monash Scholarship recipients
2 Fulbright Scholarship recipients
4 New Colombo Plan Scholarship recipients
1 Westpac Futures Leaders Scholarship recipient
• Recognised as the one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur Europe 2019
• Competing in state, national, international and Olympic sporting and academic competitions
• Establishing their own initiatives such as Teach Learn Grow, Bloom Labs, WA Social TV, Global Health Short Course, Futuristic Skills, Volunteer Tutoring Program, Atomic Frontier, BibliU
• Participating and leading university and community events including Fogarty Futures Conference, the ASEAN –Australia Young Leaders Forum, UN Youth, Dr YES, the Boab Network, the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Hub, Teach For Australia, Ignite and Enactus
96 | THE UWA FOGARTY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Fogarty Scholars’ Association
The Fogarty Scholars’ Association (FSA) comprises all UWA Fogarty Scholars and Alumni. The FSA facilitates the cohesion and skills development of the UWA Fogarty Scholars and Alumni, in order to empower them to contribute to society.
The FSA has three key objectives:
• To create an accessible network of Scholars and current and future leaders
• To provide professional development opportunities for Scholars
• To support Scholars in their involvement in the community
The FSA run a range of events and programs each year, including a mentoring program for Scholars and Alumni, the flagship Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference for high school students and informal social events. The FSA also provides the opportunity for Scholars and Alumni to develop their leadership skills by offering support for their projects.
Being a part of the FSA is the best way to immediately become a part of the UWA Fogarty Scholars community, meet motivated, interesting people and make the most of the benefits the UWA Fogarty Scholars and Alumni network has to offer.
The 2020 FSA committee:
• President – Luke Thomas
• Vice President – Pooja Ramesh
• Treasurer – Theodore Kenworthy-Groen
• Secretary – Emily Roberts
• Communications – Caleb McKenna
• General Rep – Charlotte Owens and Benjamin Caulfield
• Fogarty Futures Oversight – Luke Barber
• Fogarty Futures Conveners – Winifred Taylor-Williams and James Barton
www.fogartyscholarsassociation.org.au
THE UWA FOGARTY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 97 The Fogarty Foundation
The Fogarty Foundation advances social change through education.
The Foundation was founded in 2000 by Brett and Annie Fogarty to support and provide education and leadership opportunities across the spectrum of the WA community.
The Foundation identifies areas of need and supports and develops West Australian programs that deliver educational opportunities and have wide, long-term impact.
The Foundation’s current programs fall within 3 main focus areas:
• Next Generation Leaders: Empowering, extending and creating opportunities for high performing and high potential students • Excellent Teaching for all: Inspiring excellence and high quality instruction in schools by investing in teachers, school leaders and school principals to ensure that all students receive a high quality education • Future Ready Students: Catalysing innovation in education to ensure that today’s students are equipped with skills for the future
The ripple effect, depicted in the Foundation’s logo, is at the very essence of everything that the Foundation does, creating opportunities for improved outcomes with long term impact.
Through education, the Fogarty Foundation is building stronger communities in Western Australia.
Creating opportunity, realising potential www.fogartyfoundation.org.au
98 | THE UWA FOGARTY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarship Program
The UWA Fogarty Scholarship Program aims to strengthen our community by investing in exceptional young people who use their skills and commitment to lead positive change in our community, state and nation.
Established in 2004, the UWA Forgarty Scholarship Program is one of Australia’s premier scholarship programs. The scholarship is a joint initiative between the Fogarty Foundation and The University of Western Australia, to award WA’s brightest and most committed students’ scholarships for the entirety of their university degree.
The program connects scholars with local and international leaders, to provide Scholars and Alumni leadership opportunities, supported through comprehensive academic scholarships, academic mentoring, career and personal enrichment engagements and paramount to the program is a strong network of likeminded young leaders.
10 new scholarships are awarded each year to students who study across a range of disciplines. UWA Fogarty Undergraduate Scholars who choose to continue their postgraduate study at UWA are also supported in their further studies.
The scholarships inclulde a tailored leadership program for the Scholar’s entire university degree that focuses on developing transformative leadership skills in each of the Scholars. The leadership program is a key element of the scholarships, where Scholars learn from, and have access to, a network of leaders, gain some insight into how our community works and hopefully the awareness of how they can make a contribution now and in the future.
In 2020 we have 60 Scholars and 96 Alumni who are studying, working and making a contribution in WA and around the world. Scholars of Excellence
Telephone: (08) 6316 1600 Email: [email protected] Web: www.fogartyfoundation.org.au The UWA Fogarty Scholar and Postal Address: The Fogarty Foundation Alumni 2020 Biographies PO Box 7875 Cloisters Square PO WA 6850