Alumni Voices

This episode of Beyond UWA features the panel discussion from the UWA Melbourne Alumni Reception 2024, Riding the Wave of Change: Skills for the Future. The conversation focuses on the high-demand skills reshaping our fast-evolving world, including Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and digital transformation. At this conversation, moderator Sabrina Del Borrello and panellists Dr Helen Frazer, Chris Moore, and Sean Teh will cover some topics such as: - The transformative power of AI in healthcare. - The value of "being a generalist" and the critical role of soft skills in navigating the modern workplace. - The role of technology in consulting. - The challenges and opportunities presented by AI. - The importance of emotional intelligence. - The need for continuous learning and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.  - The intersection of technology and human connection. Join us for an insightful conversation that explores how we can harness technology to enhance our lives while retaining the essential human touch. *Recorded live at the Melbourne Museum on Thursday, 19 September 2024.

This episode of Beyond UWA features the panel discussion from the UWA Sydney Alumni Reception 2024, Riding the Wave of Change: Skills for the Future. The conversation focuses on the high-demand skills reshaping our fast-evolving world, including Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and digital transformation. At this conversation, moderator Professor Peter van Onselen and panellists Katie Daly, Han Wen Kam, and Jenny Tseng will cover some topics such as: - The pace of technological advancement and its implications for the workforce. - The importance of balancing technological literacy with essential soft skills. - Common misconceptions about AI, its potential benefits and limitations. - The challenges of managing the mental health implications of rapid technological advancements.  - The potential of micro-credentialing in continuous learning. - How to balance innovation and fundamental human skills. Join us for an insightful conversation that explores how we can harness technology to enhance our lives while retaining the essential human touch. *Recorded live at the Sydney Masonic Centre on Tuesday, 17 September 2024.

Three UWA alumni leaders living in the Americas and working in sustainable development shared their impactful stories and journey in the sustainability space that took them to the other side of the world. Dr James Kelley, international leadership author, consultant, and Leader of the UWA USA Alumni Network, moderated the panel, including: Michael Sheldrick, joining from the United States of America, Dr Gracie Verde Selva joining from Brazil, and August Wylynko, joining from Canada.

Join the Asia Alumni Network, India Alumni Leader Tara Seth, and a panel of global leaders in discussing the importance of sustainability, decarbonisation, policy change and making a difference in the fight against climate change.

Three UWA alumni leaders living in the Americas and working in sustainable development shared their impactful stories and journey in the sustainability space that took them to the other side of the world. Dr James Kelley, international leadership author, consultant, and Leader of the UWA USA Alumni Network, moderated the panel, including: Michael Sheldrick, joining from the United States of America, Dr Gracie Verde Selva joining from Brazil, and August Wylynko, joining from Canada.

The prospect of launching a new start-up can be daunting. CEOs and founders of start-up businesses face many challenges: finding investors, raising start-up capital, building a management team, developing competitive products, adopting an effective marketing program, finding early customers and more. Join Chloe Bull MBA '21 - Associate Director | Guild Venture, Student Innovation Centre - and Dr James Kelley MMgtRes, PhD – Co-Founder and CEO of qChange – along with our panel of UWA alumni entrepreneurs for a discussion about what it takes to create a successful enterprise. You'll gain insight from each panellist's unique entrepreneurial pathway, hear about their successes (and failures) and get top tips to help any budding entrepreneur.

Since COVID-19, E-commerce has gained traction in Asia, with its e-commerce market forecasted to quadruple in value from 2019 to 2025. Join Professor Sharon Purchase MBA '92, Jacqui Teo BCom ‘92, Darek Darmawan Ekaputra Sia BCom, BE '11, and Associate Professor Paul Harrigan as they discuss why E-commerce is the future of Business, trends businesses should prepare for, and if we've seen brand loyalty decrease since the pandemic.    

What is the future of work? The jury's still out, but one thing is clear – global challenges, flexible working, personal branding and advanced technology will be part of it.   Join Sudhanshu Tripathi (MBA '11), India Alumni Network Committee, along with our panel of UWA alumni experts for a discussion about what The Future of Work looks like. You'll gain insight from each panellist's unique career pathway, industry insights and latest research. This webinar was recorded on Thursday 4th August 2022.

The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally shifted the way in which people work. As a result, traditional office jobs may never be the same.   Join Head of People & Culture at Qualitas Group, Anna Wagner, along with Michelle Wong, Associate Professor Alex Luksyte, and Paul Sawyer for a discussion about How the pandemic changed the workplace, and what future leaders and their organisations expect in 2023, and beyond.

The prospect of launching a new start-up can be daunting. CEOs and founders of start-up businesses face many challenges: finding investors, raising start-up capital, building a management team, developing competitive products, adopting an effective marketing program, finding early customers and more.  Join Amber Wu (BCom '15), Alumni Network Leader - China, along with our panel of UWA alumni experts for a discussion about what it takes to create a successful enterprise. You'll gain insight from each panellist's unique entrepreneurial pathway, hear about their successes (and failures) and get top tips to help any budding entrepreneur. Brought to you by the UWA Alumni Network in China.

Hong Kong boasts a rich history. Its strategic location and deep coastal waters have helped it to grow from a humble fishing port into a global economic powerhouse. But as Covid outbreaks disrupt trade, how will Hong Kong adapt? Join Adam Applegate (EMBA '14) – Manager - Procurement at CLP – along with our panel of UWA alumni for a discussion about the strengths and prospects of Hong Kong's Economic Growth

We are all connected by our oceans. We're all surrounded by breath-taking coastlines and oceans that are home to magnificent marine wildlife. But it's all increasingly under threat! Hear from Dr Emily Lester MBiolSc '16, PhD '21, Dr Danielle Su PhD '20, and Dr Emily Pidgeon BE '92, who are at the forefront of research, protection and conservation of our oceans, discussing the biggest problems facing our oceans, and the solutions having the biggest impact on turning it around. You'll also discover how the UWA Oceans Institute serves the needs of the Western Australian community.

Join Jacqueline Gower, MBA I Post Graduate Careers Services Manager, and our panel of UWA alumni for a discussion about what it takes to get noticed in today's global job market. You'll gain insight from each panellist's pathway from UWA to industry, hear about their successes (and failures) and get top tips on how (and when) to get noticed. The panel includes: Albert Ishak (BSc, BCom '10, BSc(Hons) '11) COO at Airbus Indonesia Jona Peh BCom '20 Expert Technology Recruitment Consultant at PERSOLKELLY Venkatesh Parameswaran MBA '16 Leadership and Strategy Coach at PVenkatesh.Com Bjorn Teng Hui Gan BCom '15 Founder at Masstige Asia Eloise Zhang MBusInfo&LogMgt '19 Project and Industry Relations Executivat at BritCham Shanghai

Join Dr James Kelley (MMgtRes, PhD) – Co-Founder and CEO of qChange – along with our panel of UWA alumni entrepreneurs for a discussion about what it takes to create a successful enterprise. You'll gain insight from each panellist's unique entrepreneurial pathway, hear about their successes (and failures) and get top tips to help any budding entrepreneur. The panel includes: Nicole Bray (BA, BCom '02) Founder & President, Mercer Contemporary Ken Watson (BE '96) CEO & Co-Founder at Stockperks Jacqueline Bennett (BCom '04) Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Highlands Venture Partners Harry Dixon (BEc, BCom '15) Co-Founder of Checkmate

What are the personal and professional benefits of volunteering? Join Clare MacNish, Volunteering Manager at UWA Guild Volunteering, and our global panel of UWA alumni for their top volunteer tips, and a discussion about how volunteering can impact your career. Ash Dashlooty (BSc '03, MSc '11) Director Leadership Excellence, sp_ce Rida Ahmed (BA '15) Ethics & Compliance, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Audrey Ow (BSc '12) Senior Assistant Director, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

The prospect of launching a new start-up can be daunting. CEOs and founders of start-up businesses face many challenges: finding investors, raising start-up capital, building a management team, developing competitive products, adopting an effective marketing program, finding early customers and more. Recorded on Tuesday 12 April, hear from Dr Antoine Musu – Co-Founder and Director of Commercialisation Studies Centre Ltd, Director of ILC Australia and Entrepreneurial Thinking, Learning, and Practice Educator at UWA – along with our panel of UWA alumni entrepreneurs for a discussion about what it takes to create a successful enterprise. You'll gain insight from each panellist's unique entrepreneurial pathway, hear about their successes (and failures) and get top tips to help any budding entrepreneur. Julia Kay Co-CEO + Co-Founder at Great Wrap™. Visit >> https://www.greatwrap.co/ Mark Heath, Co-Founder, Co-CEO at VOLY. Visit >> https://www.getvoly.com/ Sheary Tan, Founder, Self Taught Nation. Visit >> https://www.selftaughtnation.com/  Dennis Savic, CEO - Savic Motorcycles. Visit >> https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/

Health policy has rarely been higher on the international agenda than in the last two years. The pandemic has seen Western Australia's health infrastructure go through its greatest and most unexpected stress test. Looking beyond this crisis, and further into the future towards 2050, how might the WA health system respond to emerging challenges? What new funding and service models are needed to facilitate better care? Can the recent responses to the pandemic help catalyse change in the WA health sector? Join Director of the UWA Public Policy Institute Professor Shamit Saggar as he speaks with Dr Omar Khorshid, President of the Federal Australian Medical Association, about the future of healthcare in WA. 

How do we tackle misinformation online? What makes something 'fake news'? Who decides? Business News Senior Journalist Matt McKenzie [BA, BEc ‘15], ABC Reporter Samantha Goerling BPHil(Hons) ‘19 and UWA School of Psychological Science Research Associate Dr Toby Prike untangle how misinformation spreads faster than truth.   Wherever you are in the world... update us so we can update you with all the latest UWA news, research, stories and events Update your details now

UWA graduate Martina Ucnikova (MIntRelns '13) co-Founded She Runs, a non-for-profit organisation focused on supporting women's political, economic, and civic participation. Led by Independent Candidate for Australian Federal Seat of Curtin Kate Chaney (LLB '98), this episode will provide insights and reflection into the diversity, drive and apathy required to get the best out of politics in Australia, and the impact of the She Runs Campaign School. To learn more about She Runs, visit https://www.sheruns.org.au/ To learn more about Kate Chaney and her campaign, please visit https://www.katechaney.com.au/

There are many layers to a successful business. But what does it take to commercialise your innovation? Join Founder of Ginger Imagery and Marketing Manager at Bloom, Imogen Blow [BCom '18] and a cast of alumni who share their top tips for budding entrepreneurs, and steps to take commercialising your innovation. Guest speakers Jacqueline Bennett [BCom '04, MBA NYU Stern 2013, MBA London Business School 2013] www.highlandsvp.com & www.commons.co Dr Antoine Musu MBA '07, MBI '08, GradDipBusAdmin '08, DBA '21  Nate Sturcke BCom '15, GradCertEnt&Innov '17 https://skillsofthemodernage.com.au/ & https://skill.social/ Register today for the Meet the Founders webinar https://alumni.uwa.edu.au/events/featured/meet-the-founders  Eager to learn more about Bloom? Visit  Bloom's website, the Launchpad Unit Page, Bloom's Facebook page, Bloom's Instagram page, and our LinkedIn.

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Moderated by UWA grad Hayley Winchcombe BPhil(Hons) '19, hear from four amazing UWA graduates, from diverse backgrounds and industries who've faced difficult circumstances and made tough choices. Learn about their journey, how resilience can be key to success, and help us celebrate their achievements. Associate Professor Carmela Pestell BPsych '90, MPsych '93, MPsych '05 Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Neuropsychologist (Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society) Rebecca Johnston MBA ‘18 www.johnstonwheeler.com.au Company Director | Legal Practice Director - Aviation, Drones & Space | Corporate & Commercial Law | Innovation & Technology | Ports, Transport & Logistics Hannah Berdal LLB, BCom ‘16 Associate at Latham & Watkins Dr Honey Ng BA '96, BA(Hons) '97, PhD '08 Deputy Director, pcf

Where can a UWA degree take you? Singapore Alumni Ambassador Inez Faiz [BCom ‘15] is joined by Amber Wu [BCom ‘15], Dhanya Nair [BE ‘14], Andrew Lian [BArch '90, MBA ‘06] and Sudhanshu Tripathi [MBA ‘11], who share their learnings, successes and encounters as international students at UWA, while offering tips to current students who are seeking their dream job. Brought to you by the UWA Business School, Centre for English Language Teaching and the Alumni Relations team.

As COVID-19 continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people across the globe, additional concerns are being raised about job security, hybrid workforces, and the economic landscape in Hong Kong. Moderated by Dr Andrew Stock [BSc '08, BSc(Hons) '09] Director and Clinical Psychologist, ClinPsych Services, Jacqueline Teo, Global Chief Digital Officer, HGC Global Communications, Associate Professor Carmela Pestell, Director, Robin Winkler Clinic and Associate Chair of the Academic Board, and Joshua Sims, General Manager, Hong Kong & Taiwan, Santa Fe Relocation, share insights on what you need to know - and how it may affect your mental health. Brought to you by Development and Alumni Relations and the Hong Kong Alumni Network.

Kaya. Wanju. Join us as we re-live an evening of reflection, learned insight and career inspiration, and hear from a panel of SIS  alumni who share their advice and experiences of work and study. Panellists: Jodi Eatt MBBS '02 Kim Farmer BA '93, GradDipA '96, LLB '03 Katina Law BCom '91 Brad Regts LLB, '99 Dr Cindy Solonec 

The UWA Fogarty and Winthrop Scholars Leadership Reception was an opportunity to hear from some outstanding former scholars as they shared their experiences and perspectives on leadership development. Panellists included: James Dingley, BPhil(Hons) '21, Project Manager at UWA Aerospace Tom Durkin, BCom '15, JD '18, Law Graduate at Cullen Macleod Simon Thuijs, BPhil(Hons) ‘'17, GradCertBusPsych '20, UWA Masters student Jasmin Sekhon BCom '15, MD '18, MPH '21, Resident Medical Officer at King Edward Memorial Hospital Georgie Carey, BCom '17, BCom(Hons) '18, Town of Mosman Park Councillor Anish Badgeri, BPhil(Hons) '17, DipModLang '18, Teacher at Perth Modern School  

Krista Dunstan LLB '11, is an impressive young Nyoongar woman from Esperance, speaking at this year's UWA International Women's Day Breakfast at the University Club.  Krista is committed to community development and equity of service through a number of roles, including as a member of the board of Celebrate WA, Richmond Wellbeing, the Noongar Charitable Trust and as an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force Reserves. Krista was part of the NGO delegation to the UN periodic review of Australia’s performance under the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 2011. A recipient of the Human Rights Commission's Young People's Medal in 2012, a finalist in both the Young Business Women's Award and Corporate and Private Award categories of the Telstra Business Women's Awards in 2015, the Law Society's Lawyer of the Year (under 5 years' experience) in 2017 and the Women Lawyer's WA Junior Woman Lawyer of the Year (joint) 2018. Krista recently took on the role of Investment and Trade Commissioner for the Government of Western Australia in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.  

Mikey Kailis MCom(Adv) '13 was born in Perth, but moved to San Francisco in 2018 for a role in the venture capital industry at Counterpart Ventures. As the first hire at the fund, his role covers a number of different functions including managing the existing portfolio, sourcing new deals, managing corporate investor relations, marketing and general operations. Prior to moving to San Francisco, Mikey worked for a startup here in Perth that serviced the mining industry on innovation and digital transformation. He has worked alongside startup companies since he graduated UWA, having helped coordinate one of Australia’s largest startup competitions called the OzAPP Awards which is now an annual conference called the West Tech Fest. His educational background is in journalism, business management and marketing. Mikey grew up working in his family seafood business and is a die-hard Manchester United fan.

Jessica Panegyres, LLB, BA(Hons) '10, holds first class honours degrees in Law and Arts from UWA, and a Masters Degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Oxford where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. Jess has since presented on climate change at the UN, featured on the ABC documentary "Fight for Planet A", worked for Greenpeace, The Wilderness Society and currently manages environmental philanthropy at the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN). Kirsty Brooks, BSc(Hons) '12, chats to Jess about Australia's position on climate change, what led her down this career pathway and how we can all help.

October 26, 2020 Professor Chakma, UWA's 19th Vice-Chancellor, was recently welcomed to the UWA community in a webinar by UWA alumni in the UK and Europe. Hear his impressions of UWA and his plans for its future.   To date, the Vice-Chancellor has had an outstanding career in higher education leadership and academia in Canada. He is joined here by the Executive Dean Health & Medical Sciences, Professor Jon Watson who provides an update on the Medical School and WA Medical Students’ Society President Oliver Dearsley who gives a first-hand impression of the student experience at UWA. An account of some cutting edge research at UWA is given by Associate Professor Julia Powles and Professor Livia Hool. Due to the UWA London Alumni Reception not being held in 2020, special thanks to the Trustees of Friends of UWA in the UK and Europe for providing this virtual opportunity for their alumni community.

Aaron Yeak's [BCom, BE '08] career has spanned business, fitness, sport and recreation, Formula 1, and management consulting. In 2020 he co-founded RealRoes, a fun and free adventure app game in tribute to the “realroes”, real hero front line essential workers in our community, such as nurses, police, and scientists. On this episode Aaron shares why he created the APP, the impact COVID-19 has had on his business and mental health, and offers his top tips to running a small business in 2020.

What mistakes have you made early in your career? Liz Graydon [BCom '18] Junior Planner at Ogilvy, has been sharing “mistakes I made as a junior” on LinkedIn the past few months. Interviewed by Young Alumni Network ambassador Andrea Bradbury [BCom '14], Liz gives insight into the inspiration of the series, what she hopes people gain from, including her top 5 mistakes she's made.

The 2019 UWA Guild President, Conrad Hogg [DipModLang '17, BPhil '18], shares his university experience and the importance of mental health services for students with Scott da Silva [BCom '20], a former Events member of TEDxUWA. Conrad discusses the initiatives he started regarding UWA's mental health services during his term as Guild President and how his dedication to mental health has continued since graduating from university. Watch Conrad's talk here. The TEDxUWA annual conference will be happening on the 5th of December so mark your calendars! If you've enjoyed listening to our past speakers, you'll be able to hear another great line-up of speakers live. More information to come soon. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay updated. Photos from our first in-person salon this year, TEDxUWASalon: Little Grey Cells, are up now on Flickr.

Current UWA student and LWAG Student Advisory Committee member interviews three UWA grads with degrees in engineering who are making waves in the arts. Hear about how they've balanced their brains between mathematics and science-heavy work with their creative outlets, making a career out of both.

As COVID-19 continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Hong Kong, additional concerns are being raised about the future of work. Join Ricky Mui [BSc, LLB ‘97] Managing Director - Greater China at Robert Walters, and our panel of experts who share their insights on what you need to know - and how it will affect you. Brought to you by Development and Alumni Relations and the Hong Kong Alumni Network.

Belinda Teh [BCom, LLB ‘16] takes us through her journey walking from Melbourne to Perth, bringing awareness to the Voluntary Assisted Dying bill, with Jevin Parmar, Co-head of Communications at TEDxUWA. In this episode, she explores the power of Social Courage and why it's important to cultivate it in our daily lives.  Watch Belinda’s talk here. Stay updated with our next event and find out more about TEDxUWA on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Find out more about Go Gentle Australia on their website and Facebook page.

Dr Kate Leeming is more than just an adventurer, and more than just a cyclist – she’s a passionate advocate for human rights and social justice. Kate will discuss how her achievements, physically, mentally and philanthropically, have endowed her with a compelling and inspiring story of what can be achieved with hard work and perseverance.

Professor Ann Tarca BCom '79, MAcc '98, PhD '03, a member of the Business School's Ambassadorial Council UK Chapter, qualified as a chartered accountant in 1985 and graduated with her PhD in accounting in 2003. She taught and researched at the UWA Business School, where her academic career culminated in her appointment as Head of the Accounting and Finance Discipline Group from 2012-2016.  In July 2017, Ann was appointed as a member of the International Accounting Standards Board.  Ann is truly a global leader in accounting.  Find out how she made this massive transition and what life looks like for her today.

Tennis is a notoriously traditional sport. Listen and learn about how UWA graduate Dr Machar Reid, Head of Innovation at Tennis Australia, is challenging the old-school thinking and transforming the sport into a new way of thinking.

Clare Courtauld BSc(Hons) '14, Waste Education Coordinator is empowering the community with knowledge and tools to take action at the City of Cockburn. Learn how her journey from Bridgetown to UWA influenced her career and passion for the environment. Visit www.ecoactionwa.org or follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EcoActionWA/ today!

TEDxUWA secretary Mytreye Manikyam [BSc '17] catches up with Dr Georgia Hay [BSc '14, BSc(Hons) '15] about her working life since finishing her PhD and working as a researcher at the Future of Work Institute. She takes us through her experience at UWA where she found her passion for organisational psychology and began her research career on what makes peoples' work compelling. Watch Georgia's TEDxUWA talk here. Find out more about TEDxUWA's upcoming event, TEDxUWASalon: Little Grey Cells, here: https://www.facebook.com/events/339243357460471 Get tickets here: https://tedxuwasalonlittlegr-event.getqpay.com/

In this episode, we connect with Tomy Hwang, who currently works as a consultant in Canberra. He shares his stories about his time at UWA, his favorite memories, and the time he spent working with children at Princess Margaret Hospital. We also discuss his transition into consultancy, personal branding for young professionals, and Tomy offers his insight and advice for both present and future young professionals.

They say life is all about the journey. Even so, we all hope we are destined for comfortable, healthy and happy golden years. Driven by passionate researchers and supported by visionary individuals and organisations, new discoveries, novel therapies and innovative programs for young and old are promising to significantly improve quality of life at birth, into childhood, adulthood and during our senior years. Dr Sam Illingworth, Senior Lecturer, School of Biological Science, UWA Faculty of Science, hosted an expert panel of philanthropically funded researchers exploring innovative research at UWA that is providing life-changing improvements to health from birth, to childhood, adulthood and during senior years. Discover what novel therapies and innovative programs our researchers have been working on that have been supported by visionary individuals and organisations to improve our quality of life.

Talia Strutt [BA '18, DipModLang '18] sits down with TEDxUWA speaker Pheobe Ho [BSc '18, BSc(Hons) '19], who in 2018 shared How your mental health lived experience can heal others. Talia learns what Pheobe has been up to since her TEDxUWA talk, gains insight into her previous role as UWA Student Guild Welfare Officer, and explores how one can turn their mental health lived experience of challenge and hardship into a tool for inspiring others to heal. Watch Pheobe's TEDxUWA talk here. Find out more about TEDxUWA here @ facebook.com/TEDxUWA

From UWA to Silicon Valley! Iain McIntrye, Andy Henson and the Berkeley, California-based company hope to help people continue to learn and grow throughout their lives through their wearable patch. Listen and learn how an idea that that was born at UWA, is now making waves by launching smart patches (as simple as a Band-Aid) as a memory aid for everyday use. Visit https://thinkhumm.com/ today!

What is it like to be a role model? Join TEDxUWA Founder & Licensee Thea Kurniawan [BSc '18] and two-time Olympian Heidi Gan [LLB, BCom '15], discuss the impact of being kept on a pedestal for being an Olympian, the ripple effect it's had on her life and studies, and how Heidi defines success.   Watch Heidi's TEDxUWA talk here.   Find out more about TEDxUWA here: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxUWA

In this episode, we meet Alex Whitebrook [BA '17], whose greatest passion is sustainable water resource management. Although initially interested in food and water security during his studies at UWA, this interest evolved into a deeper passion away from 'security' towards a concern for social wellbeing of people facing environmental challenges. From giving presentations on water scarcity to Swiss and Egyptian government representatives, to grassroots research and advocacy with the World Youth Parliament for Water, Alex is driven by a passion to see a sustainable future for humanity.  Also check out Alex's blog, mentioned in this podcast: www.peopletakingaction.org

How can you stand out during (and long after) this pandemic? Group People Advisor at Mother, Michelle Hammond [BSc '14, BSc(Hons) '17] walks us through her journey from studying Psychology at UWA, moving to London, working in HR, and how technology and the pandemic are making an impact. Michelle will give you insight into finding work, standing out from the crowd by seizing the opportunity provided by change to grow and thrive.

Australian businesswoman Melanie Brock [BA '89] is one of Japan’s most respected APAC specialists. Ms Brock, who has lived in Japan for over 30 years, shares her passion for life-long learning, championing for women in business, and gives insight into her past (and current) board roles, including becoming a non-executive director of the Tokyo-listed Sega Sammy Holdings.

Dr Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes is passionate about lifelong learning and developing creative confidence – for all ages. Joined by Nithin Srinaath [BSc '16], Dr Anderson-Mayes walks us through her journey from majoring in Physics at UWA as the only woman in her cohort, to starting her own embroidery business which led her to speaking at TEDxUWA's first ever event in 2016.   Find out more about TEDxUWA's first event, TEDxUWASalon: Revival here.   Follow TEDxUWA on Facebook and Instagram.   BIO Dr Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes is a hand embroidery artist based in Perth, WA. She has been stitching for as long as she can remember, but only took it up full-time in 2012 when she started her business, Beautiful Stitches. Her former professional career as a scientist was strongly grounded in mathematics, and that passion for geometry and number is clearly expressed in her embroidery designs. It is all about colour and pattern!

Meet human rights lawyer Peter Reading* [BA(Hon), LLB '98], Senior Legal Counsel at Equal Opportunities Commission in Hong Kong. Peter discusses working as an international human rights lawyer, modernising anti-discriminaiton laws, LGBT rights in  Asia, #BlackLivesMatter movement, plus the impact COVID-19 has had on people of different races, disabilities and socio-economic status.   BIOPeter is an international human rights lawyer who has been working in the field of human rights for 20 years in Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe, Commonwealth countries, and most recently in Hong Kong China. Since November 2012, Peter has been working at the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) in Hong Kong, as Legal Counsel and most recently as Senior Legal Counsel. He has been leading a number of large scale advocacy projects such as the Discrimination Law Review to modernise the existing anti-discrimination legislation, and advocacy relating to equality for LGBTI people. *The views expressed in the podcast by Peter Reading are his personal views only and not attributable to any organisation

PhD student and scientific advisor for TEDxUWA Leanne Jiang [BSc '17, BSc(Hons) '18], and Dr David Gozzard [BSc, BE '14, PhD '18] who's returned to UWA as a Forrest Fellow to work on laser sensors and communications for spacecraft, hold a conversation about David's time as a TEDxUWA speaker, spacejunk, and advice to those PhD bound. Find out more about TEDxUWA and our first event, TEDxUWASalon: Revival, here: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxUWA http://instagram.com/tedxuwa