Inspiring stories and industry insights from those who have walked the path before you. Connect with the game changers and tap into the collective wisdom of your alumni community.

13 September, 2023
Filed under: Global careers, Innovation

David Barker | Soccer Star to Tiffany & Co. Innovator

David's journey is nothing short of exceptional. His roots in elite sports, particularly professional soccer, have helped forge a relentless pursuit of excellence that now propels his accomplishments in jewelry design and mechanical engineering.

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24 August, 2023
Filed under: Entrepreneurship

Maxwell Nee | No Straight Lines in Success

Maxwell has climbed the corporate ladder and quit, made mistakes, built a seven-figure coaching business and now in his latest iteration become a wine and whiskey investor. Here he chats about his career, business coaching and the entrepreneurial mindset.

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16 August, 2023
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Indigenous Australians

Daniel Riley | Flexibility

Daniel is a proud Wiradjuri man, dancer, choreographer, teacher and Artistic Director at the Australian Dance Theatre. Daniel shares his career journey, inspiration and the impact of listening and acknowledging a deeply uncomfortable history.

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11 August, 2023
Filed under: Marketing

Renee MacDonald | Science is Golden

Renee started her career as a Food Scientist before returning to university to complete a Master of Business in Marketing. She has worked with incredible brands including Clovely Estate Winery, Dr. Oetker Queen Fine Foods and Hive + Wellness Australia.

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9 August, 2023
Filed under: Marketing

From Retail to Runway: Natasha Gribble Reimagines the Westfield Customer Experience

Natasha Gribble is currently the Senior Marketing Manager for Westfield Chermside - the largest Westfield destination in Australia. She shares more about her journey after QUT and some of her career-defining moments with us.

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8 August, 2023
Filed under: Sustainability

Dr Saskia Vanderbent | Sustainable Investment Advocate and Law Firm Director

Fuelled by her early experiences in the Land Court and Aboriginal Land Tribunals, Saskia Vanderbent is passionate about economic justice and sustainable energy security. She chats to us about her inspiration and guide on attracting sustainable investment.

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3 August, 2023
Filed under: Sport

Dr Fiona Crawford | Unravelling the Power of Women’s Football

Dr. Fiona Crawford delves into her diverse expertise and groundbreaking research that spans social and environmental issues, with a particular focus on the transformative potential of women’s football.

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11 July, 2023
Filed under: Sport, Indigenous Australians

Ally Anderson | Into Community

AFLW player, Ally Anderson, is a proud Gangulu/Waka Waka woman carving out an impressive sporting career. She shares her career journey to date and how things are shaping up as she heads into her eighth season with the Brisbane Lions.

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30 June, 2023
Filed under: Leadership, Indigenous Australians

Michelle Steele | Change Maker

Michelle has spent nearly 20 years in the public sector driving key health and aged care policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. She chats about her career, inspiration and moving toward a more just and reconciled country.

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