Meet our alumni
Our former students, near and far, are making a huge mark on the world. These are some of their stories.
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Beating the odds
Aaron Bailey
Human Services
Just one sentence triggered a life changing ripple effect for disabled learners.
Special needs learning pioneer
Ahmed Athif
Master of Special Needs Intervention Education and Bachelor of Education in Special Education
Lead Consultant, Voshufila Learning Center, Malé
Malaria Researcher
Professor Alan Cowman AC
Science
As Deputy Director and Head of Infection and Immunity at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Professor Alan Cowman gets to live and breathe his lifelong passion while working towards saving lives from malaria.
Helping Queensland prepare for disaster
Alistair Dawson
Executive Master of Public Administration
Queensland’s Inspector-General of Emergency Management.
International Businesswoman
Amanda Hodges
International Business Relations
Amanda Hodges has travelled the world as an international strategic business, investment and government affairs executive leader.
Rising Talent
Andrew Brewer
Architecture
Griffith alumnus, Andrew Brewer, draws on his passion for mid-century architecture and South East Queensland’s unique lifestyle and design, to create the next generation of Gold Coast buildings and urban spaces.
Innovator and lifelong learner
Andrew Forrester
Master of Business Administration
A diverse career, spanning aviation, government, private sector, the Royal Australian Navy and business management.
Diversity and inclusion champion
Andrew Hebbron
Master of Business Administration and Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis
Director (Chief Superintendent), Queensland Ambulance Service
Outstanding Alumnus—2024
Andrew McNeilly ESM
Griffith Sciences
Meet Andrew McNeilly ESM, the dedicated helicopter service chief training officer at SLSQ, passionately leading a skilled team for life-saving missions. Although highly awarded, Andrew stays grounded in his passion for his family and helping others.
Australia's best metro newsreader
Ange Anderson
Bachelor of Communications
Ange is the energetic voice and newsreader on Nova 106.9's Brisbane radio breakfast show and has spent over a decade working in newsrooms across Australia.
Disability advocate
Dr Antoni Tsaputra
Master of Arts, Journalism & Mass Communication
Dr Antoni Tsaputra, exemplifies what it means to truly live a life fueled by passion and a desire for an inclusive society.
Positive maternal influence
Dr Barry Kirby AO
Biomedical Science
An unlikely hero in a landscape of overburdened and unsupported PNG healthcare workers.
International artist
Benjamin Werner
Fine Arts
Benjamin has forged a career communicating complex scientific concepts through his art and leading his own international arts company.
Humanitarian refugee
Beny Bol
International Relations
Beny uses restorative justice principles to resolve conflict and build resilience in immigrant youth communities.
Giving back to community
Bianca Crisp
Bachelor of Health Science
Proud Wiradjuri woman Bianca Crisp is using her skills as a Tutor for Success Program officer for GUMURRI, a dedicated support unit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
International success
Brett Dean
Music
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University alumnus Brett Dean is an award-winning, internationally renowned and illustrious composer, conductor and violist.
Amplifying First Nations impact
Brett Leavy
Bachelor of International Business/Diploma of Teaching
Brett’s company, Bilbie XR Labs is a First Nations social impact organisation empowering First Nations communities to record and preserve the traditional knowledge and connection of First Nations people to their country.
Fundraising Success
Caitlin Pearson
Business
Caitlin Pearson never intended to work in the charity or not-for-profit sector but her time at Griffith University played a big part in changing her philosophy.
First Peoples Alumnus—2024
Caleb Adams
Griffith Sciences
Caleb Adams, a proud Wulli Wulli man, is dedicated to channelling capital towards impactful opportunities for Indigenous communities, focusing on sustainability and finance.
Superyacht management
Cameron Bray
Bachelor of Business
Cameron's decision to try his luck in France working as crew on yachts, changed the direction of his life.
First Peoples advocate
Cameron Costello
Bachelor of Leisure Management
CEO of the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation
Making a 'material' difference
Cameron Del Moro
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Technical Officer - Waste
Swimming success
Cameron McEvoy
Science
Olympian bronze medallist and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Cameron McEvoy is studying a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and was an ambassador for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Midwife and pilot
Captain Jan Becker AM
Master of Aviation Management
CEO, Becker Helicopters Pilot Academy
Birthing stories
Cassandra Nest
Midwifery
Passed down learnings from the Ngunnawal women has led to cultural safe havens in the birthing suite.
Art Exchange
Catherine (Dandan) Niu
Arts
Griffith Queensland College of Art graduate Catherine (Dandan) Niu provides a platform for art exhibitions and projects between China and Australia.
Theatre pioneer
Dr Chan, Yuk-Lan Phoebe
Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy
Through Drama Education, Dr Chan, Yuk-Lan Phoebe had a vision that drama could open the minds of young people and awaken emotional intelligence.
Griffith’s growing footprint
Chanel Dunn
Health
After four years of post-graduate study at Griffith, Chanel Dunn’s graduation day was the first time she met her peers and teachers in person.
Pioneering Resilient Cities and Beyond
Cheryl Desha
Engineering
Transforming Cities with Resilient Engineering.
Cultural innovator
Clinton Schultz
Psychology
A desire to help people and deep connection to culture has led this psychologist and social entrepreneur to do things a little differently.
Health champion
Colleen Jen
Master of Critical Care Nursing/Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis
Colleen’s impact in health has been far reaching. From direct patient contact as a frontline nurse to someone who is leading health care strategy, planning and research to improve outcomes for workers and patients alike.
International Alumnus—2024
Cory Hills
Arts, Education and Law
Cory Hills is a Grammy Award-winning percussionist and children’s storyteller committed to equitable arts education and has performed his Percussive Storytelling program over 1,200 times to more than 250,000 children in 10 countries.
Young Alumnus—2024
Dale Bowie
Griffith Sciences
IBM Master Inventor and Software Architect, Dale is a cybersecurity powerhouse passionate about protecting data and equipping the next generation of IT professionals through mentoring.
Pop icon
Dami Im
Music
Queensland Conservatorium graduate Dami Im has soared to international fame and is now one of Australia’s most iconic pop idols.
Excel 'Dummie'
Danielle Stein Fairhurst
International Business
The Principal Consultant at Plum Solutions has built an international consultancy based on her expertise in on of the world's most popular software programs, Excel.
Respiratory Scientist
Darren Smith
Clinical Physiology
Darren Smith has been a respiratory scientist for more than 20 years and is a senior respiratory scientist at Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
International Alumnus—2024
Dave Baswal
Griffith Business School
With a focus on sustainability, collaboration, empathy, and empowerment, Dave is an exciting young leader in the hotel and tourism industry. As CEO of Ovolo Hotels, he leads eight iconic hotels across Hong Kong, Australia and Bali with a purpose-driven mindset.
Strengthening relationships
David Nalder
Bachelor of Science
David is working at Transport for NSW to help raise-up the voices of Indigenous communities and engage with non-Aboriginal people to help them understand different cultural perspectives to develop the understanding, confidence, and capability to do things better.
Pioneering Police Aviation and Beyond
Superintendent David Scutchings APM
GCert Aviation Management
David’s passion for aviation began as a child. He was gliding at the age of 14, jumping out of aeroplanes at 15 and at the age of 16 was flying his mates around in a Cessna 172.
Pride in Law
Dean Clifford-Jones
Law
Dean Clifford-Jones has achieved remarkable success in the legal profession, as a crown prosecutor and a principal child protection lawyer.
Proud Guugu Yumithirr film-maker
Dean Gibson
Bachelor of Leisure Management/Bachelor of Digital Media Production
Dean uses his digital media production skills learnt at Griffith to create productions which tell Aboriginal stories on screens and break new ground on how First Nations people are presented to the broader public.
Renowned Artist
Delvene Cockatoo-Collins
Aboriginal tourism and arts
Delvene Cockatoo-Collins received international recognition after designing the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games medals.
Class communicators
Dr Denise Powell
EdD in Teacher Education
Griffith Doctor of Education (EdD) alumnus Dr Denise Powell wants to revolutionise deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) education in New Zealand.
Inter-disciplinary nursing expert
Dr Bih-O (Becky) Lee
Doctor of Philosophy
Dean and Director of Doctoral Program in Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University
Early career success
Dr Blake Jones
Doctor of Medicine / Bachelor of Medical Science
Aspiring regional and rural physician
Inclusive leadership
Dr Dan Wilson
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Dan’s fascination with science as a young boy led him to become an awarded medical doctor with the drive to lead and effect meaningful and sustainable change within medicine and the LGBTIQ+ community within regional areas.
Health pioneer
Dr Di Jiangli
Master of Science in Public Health / Doctor of Philosophy
Jiangli is a women’s health advocate and researcher as well as a frontline COVID-19 health worker in China.
2021 Queensland Australian of the Year
Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor, lawyer, disability advocate and spinal cord injury researcher.
Young Alumnus—2024
Dr Kathryn Woodward
Griffith Health
Dr Kathryn Woodward, a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and Deputy Chair of Canteen Australia (youth cancer charity), is engaging in research that will help transform refugee health in Queensland.
Outstanding Alumnus—2024
Dr Leanne Geppert
Griffith Health
Leanne, with 25 years of experience in health and human services, is a dedicated leader committed to mental health and community well-being. She is making an impact through her senior voluntary roles with YMCA Brisbane and Y-Care.
International ecologist and researcher
Dr Louise Ashton
Doctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Science (Honours) / Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Conservation Biology
RAAF Dental Officer, Flight Lieutenant
Dr Max Moody
Graduate Diploma Dentistry / Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science
Dedicated to helping disadvantaged communities and mentoring others
Community health professional
Dr Mohit Tolani
Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and Graduate Diploma of Dentistry
Lead Dentist and Practice Associate, Dapto Dentists
Social justice activist
Dr Mubashar Hasan
Doctor of Philosophy
Director, Pyrmont Consultants and Tutor at WEA Sydney
Philanthropist and educator
Dr Neil Carrington
Diploma of Teaching Secondary Schools Arts/Humanities
Dr Neil Carrington has dedicated his career to helping others through philanthropy and improving the standard of Australian health care training.
International Alumnus—2024
Dr Nsofwa Sukwa-Chitwa
Griffith Health
Dr Nsofwa Sukwa-Chitwa is developing innovative solutions to pressing health issues in Zambia as a key member of the Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) team.
Human Resource expert
Dr P. Rani Thanacoody
Master of Human Resource Management (Honours)
An international career in research and education
Influential astronaut
Dr Sultan AlNeyadi
Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Information Technology
Fulfilling his childhood dream, Dr Sultan AlNeyadi is undertaking a six-month-long mission orbiting the International Space Station (ISS Expedition 69) serving as flight engineer with NASA’s Space X Crew-6.
Coastal Management expert
Dr Troy Byrnes
Doctor of Philosophy / Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
Coastal Management expert and community lead
Cultural broker
Dr Vanessa Lee - Ah Mat
Doctor of Philosophy
Senior Academic at The University of Sydney
Lawyer, journalist and filmmaker
Eammon Ashton-Atkinson
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Government and International Relations
U.S Correspondent, Video Journalist, Network 10
Young blood
Elise Giles
Business
Elise received the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Award, which allowed her to study and work in Hong Kong for seven months in 2013.
Australian strategist and researcher
Dr Elise Stephenson
Bachelor of Government and International Relations (Honours)
Bachelor of Asian and International Studies / Bachelor of Communication
Promoting health equality
Dr Elizabeth Hamilton
Medicine
A young doctor’s inspiring journey on the road to global health advancements.
Passionate storyteller
Emma Dean
Bachelor of Music
Emma is a singer-songwriter transforming her community through the power of music. Finding success over her 20-year career in Australia and overseas with positive reviews for her music, shows off-Broadway and at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
From Griffith to Hollywood
Emmanuel Pappas
Communication
A Tale of Tenacity, Innovation, and Social Impact.
News hound
Eva Milic
Business/arts
TV anchor Eva Milic is one of the most familiar faces of the Channel Nine News team in Queensland.
Site seeing
Fabienne Wintle
Tourism and Hotel Management
A strong Wi-Fi and mobile connection is all it takes for digital tourism coach Fabienne Wintle to empower small business operators to make a living in a competitive, multi-billion-dollar tourism industry.
Freshwater Ecosystems
Dr Fen Guo
Research
Dr Fen Guo is interested in understanding how changes in land use and water quality influence the availability of high-quality sources of food for freshwater animals.
AFLW Pioneer
Fiona Sessarago
Master of Sport Management
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Gold Coast Woman of the Year 2018 and Head of Women's Football, Gold Coast SUNS.
Jumping on trends early
Flynn McFarlane
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
Studying at Griffith not only helped Flynn launch his own business, it helped him identify early trends and enabled him to mentor others to do the same.
Children’s Advocate
Gabrielle Quilliam
Nursing
Gabrielle Quilliam is an international thought leader in paediatric palliative care, and with her husband, co-founded the only children's hospice in Queensland, Hummingbird House.
Enabling Australians living with a disability
Gary Allen
EdD Secondary
Gary has used his own experience to launch a national online business and entrepreneurship incubator tailored for Australians living with a disability.
Paying it forward
Georgina Hopson
Music Theatre
Inspiring the next generation of students through music theatre masterclass sessions.
International Stardom
Harry Harding
Bachelor of Arts (Language and Linguistics) and Master of International Relations
Harry Harding developed a love for international relations while working as a journalist in China.
First Peoples advocate
Haylene Grogan
Master of Public Administration
Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Officer and Deputy Director-General
Young Alumnus—2024
Hayley Payne
Griffith Business School
Hayley is a Humanitarian and Climate Adaptation professional consulting on youth climate policy through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Asia Pacific Youth Advisory Group on Climate and Environmental Justice.
International conservationist
Dr Hum Gurung
Environmental Science
An environmental mission has spread from a remote village to the world.
The 24 year old CEO
Jackie Babbage
Business
Jackie Babbage is disrupting the international gifting experience market via her online business 'Gifting Owl'. Raised and educated on the Gold Coast, she is a contemporary, tenacious and enterprising CEO who is building her career one experience at a time.
Democratising finance
Jacob Hansen Karaduman
International Business
Through the generation of 'warm leads' an entire industry has been changed.
Tech entrepreneur
James Greig
Information Technology
Serial entrepreneur and gin enthusiast.
Architectual visionary
James Pearce
Master of Business Administration
Griffith MBA graduate and architect leads the delivery of one of the world's largest megaprojects - Hong Kong's 28ha Kai Tak Sports Park.
Shaping public policy
Jasmina Joldić PSM
Master of Public Administration/Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis
Jasmina Joldić’s incredible journey from war-torn Bosnia to the highest ranks of the Queensland public service shows the true power of education, determination and resilience.
Indigenous commercial lawyer
Jayde Geia
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Pioneering a new approach to law
No stranger to conflict
Dr Jeff Thompson
Doctor of Philosophy
Hostage negotiator, counsellor and mental health ambassador
Planes, chains & automobiles add up to big impact
Jennifer Cheung
Master of Business Administration
International hotelier rises to the top
Dr Jennifer Cronin
International Business
Hotel openings, cyber-security threats and cultivating young talent is all in a day's work.
Planet hunter
Dr Jessie Christiansen
Science
The great unknown of outer space is the ideal playground for a NASA astronomer.
Emmy award winner
Joe Brumm
Bachelor of Animation (Honours)
Creator and writer of the hit series, Bluey
Social scientist
Dr Johanna Nalau
Science
A facilitator of discourse about climate change nationally and abroad.
Three decades of cognitive computing
Dr John Zakos
Information Technology
Helped develop the next generation of cognitive computing.
Eco-friendly entrepreneur
Jordyn de Boer
Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Conservation Biology
Co-founder of Boomerang Bags
Crypto advocate
Josh Murchie
Master of Information Technology/Bachelor of International Business
Josh’s app Little Phil is influencing a new wave of feel-good philanthropy by inviting everyday donors to be part of the charity journey.
Industry disruptor
Joshua Lumley
Business
Founder of start-up research and development consultancy prmpt.
Changing the world one emergency at a time
Professor Julia Crilly OAM
Doctor of Philosophy
Julia holds a joint appointment between Griffith University and Gold Coast Health as a Professor of Emergency Care.
Young Alumnus—2024
Julian Barclay
Arts, Education and Law
Julian, a Partner at Thursday Legal, graduated with first-class honours from Griffith University. He founded the highly successful Brewers Lunch in his spare time, raising and donating over $400,000 to various charities.
Supporting women in need
Julie Rainbow
Master of Business Administration
In 2009 Julie started Clarity Road, a profit for purpose social assistance business focused on helping women thrive and prosper. Read what she has to say about creating a positive social impact.
Fluent Facilitator
Julie-Anne Nichols
International Business
Julie-Anne Nichols is the Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner for Hong Kong and Macau, promoting business and investment partnerships between Australia and Greater China.
On the frontline
Katarina Carroll APM
Public Administration
Australia’s first female commissioner of the Queensland Police Force holds the torch for the next generation of leaders.
Something to sing about
Kate Miller-Heidke
Music
Kate Miller-Heidke’s remarkable voice has mesmerised audiences across the world, where she has been awarded numerous awards and ARIAs.
Driving sustainable agriculture
Katie McRobert
Master of Business Administration
Katie shares insights into how evidence-based policy solutions are countering the severe and increasingly frequent climate impacts on Australia’s farming industry.
High note
Katie Noonan
Music
Five-time ARIA award-winning and six-time platinum-selling vocalist, composer and pianist has been part of multiple successful musical collaborations.
Cultural capability
Dr Kerry Bodle
Business
The first Indigenous Certified Practising Accountant who became an 'accidental' academic.
Thought leader in aged care
Kerryn Dillon
Master of Business Administration
Director of Health and Wellbeing at PwC Australia.
Follow the research
Dr Koichi Ito
PhD in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Dr Koichi Ito never imagined his thirst for a research career in cancer immunology would lead him to Griffith and a new life.
Outstanding Alumnus—2024
Kylie Washington
Arts, Education and Law
Kylie, the General Manager and Creative Director at BBC Studios Australia, has crafted 500+ hours of TV in the past five years. She champions careers, fosters inclusivity, and judges awards programs.
Sparking creativity
Lachlan Pendragon
Bachelor of Animation with Honours/Bachelor of Animation
It wasn’t an ostrich that told Griffith Film School Alumnus Lachlan Pendragon his short stop-motion animation film had been nominated for an Academy Award, but fortunately he did believe it.
Tide Productions
Lauren Panrucker
Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production
Lauren Panrucker has achieved early career success by working with the Queensland Ballet to produce an eclectic campaign for an international hotel chain.
Malaysian entrepreneur and educator
Lee Sin Tiew
Master of Commerce
Managing Director, Artivo Education Sdn Bhd
Outstanding Alumnus—2024
Leona Murphy
Griffith Business School
Leona is driving a positive future for Queenslanders by promoting clean energy, financial well-being, and supporting ICU patients.
Closing the gap
Lesley Richardson
Bachelor of Human Services
Lesley is closing the gap for Indigenous children in remote communities like Groote Eylant by improving education, health, and developmental outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children whilst incorporating identity and culture at the forefront.
Focus on fundraising
Lewis Brimelow
Bachelor of Business
Financial administration, share registry, acquisitions and … philanthropy are rarely seen in the same sentence. But for Griffith Business School alumnus Lewis Brimelow, the unlikely symmetry couldn’t be more perfect.
Creative license
Louise Bezzina
Applied Theatre
A desire to simply 'do something' led to the creation of a highly acclaimed cultural mecca.
Challenging gender stereotypes
Luke Yokota
Bachelor of Nursing
A registered nurse who is saving lives in the Princess Alexandra Hospital Intensive Care Unit.
Champion of Indigenous super issues
Lyn Melcer
Master of Business Administration (Advanced) / Bachelor of Commerce
QSuper’s Head of Technical Advice
First Peoples Alumnus—2024
Lystra Rose
Arts, Education and Law
Lystra Rose, an award-winning novelist of Guugu Yimithirr, Birri Gubba, Erub/Mua, and Scottish heritage, lives in Yugambeh-speaking Country (Gold Coast) and serves as editor-in-chief of Surfing Life Magazine.
Ecuadorian ecosystems conservationist
María Elena Barragán-Paladines
Master of Environment with Honours
Executive Director, Fundacion Herpetologica Gustavo Orces
Human rights advocate
Matilda Alexander
Law
Matilda is a human rights lawyer, specialising in human rights and anti-discrimination for Legal Aid Queensland. She also teaches prison law at Griffith University.
Houdini FX Artist and Generalist
Matthew Hanger
Bachelor of Animation
International feature film animator and industry mentor
Making science matter
Megan Baxter
Medicine
Griffith alumnus Megan Baxter is driven by a desire to make her fascination with science matter and has followed her dreams all the way to Oxford University.
Centre stage
Megan Washington
Music
Since graduating, Megan Washington has made a huge mark on the Australian music scene, winning two ARIAs and working as a mentor on The Voice.
First Peoples Alumnus—2024
Melanie Briggs
Griffith Health
Melanie, a descendant of the Dharawal and Gumbaynggirr people, leads the innovative Birthing on Country program, recognised as a model for ‘Closing the Gap’.
Making policy for a fairer global playing field
Melinda Brown
Bachelor of International Business
Graduate Diploma of Indonesian Language
Awarded writer
Melissa Lucashenko
Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
Melissa is an award-winning novelist, essayist and short story writer fuelled by a desire to tell untold stories about Aboriginal Australia.
Officially a local hero
Nick Marshall
Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy
Business owner and ambassador for special needs children.
First Peoples Alumnus—2024
Nick Williams
Griffith Business School
Nick Williams' inspirational commitment and drive stem from honouring his family, creating a better future, and advancing economic development for First Nations people through diplomacy and international trade.
Energy Expert
Professor Paul Simshauser AM
Energy Economics and Policy
Paul Simshauser is an energy economics and policy expert with more than two decades of experience in the energy sector.
Community focused
Pekeri Ruska
Law / Arts
From the sand dunes of Stradbroke Island to the law courts of Victoria, social change is coming.
International research partnerships
Dr Peter Horne
Environmental Science
A career of applying science to agriculture has benefited international communities.
European Film Producer
Petr Tichý
Film and Television
Petr Tichý is chief executive officer and chairman of the Barrandov Studios in Prague, one of the biggest and oldest film studios in Europe.
Coffee King
Adjunct professor Phillip Di Bella
Commerce
Professor Phillip Di Bella’s passion and entrepreneurial spirit led him to start Di Bella Coffee when he identified a gap in the coffee market.
Indigenous entrepreneurship
Professor Dennis Foley
Bachelor of Business / MBA
Dennis is a Fullbright Scholar working to drive change within indigenous communities.
Animal welfare advocate
Professor Andrew Knight
Doctor of Philosophy
Passionate advocate for animal welfare and ethics
Making a difference
Professor Bronwyn Harch
Bachelor of Science with Honours/Bachelor of Science
From a curious helper on the family farm to occupying the most senior state-level role in science alongside the Queensland Government, Professor Harch looks back on her time at Griffith University with pride and fondness.
Lawyer and human rights expert
Professor Cephas Lumina
Doctor of Philosophy / Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Member, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
Connecting culture and mathematics
Professor Chris Matthews
Doctor of Philosophy
Education consultant and researcher
Career development
Professor Dian Ratna Sawitri
Doctor of Philosophy
As a psychology researcher and influencer of children and their parents in making harmonious career decisions, Professor Sawitri is paving the way for international student career development by assisting youth in building their vocational identities.
International ecologist
Professor Norbert Lenz
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours) / Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Conservation Biology
International scientist
Professor Qiyong Liu
Health
Top scientist and public health specialist who has dedicated 30 years to combating health threats in
poor and vulnerable communities.
Social entrepreneur
Raymond Siems
Bachelor of Engineering
Raymond Siems’ aptitude to identify problems and provide solutions for both businesses and community has taken him across the world as a successful software and, however unintentional, social entrepreneur.
Helping people connect with nature
Dr Renata Buziak
Photography
Photo-media artist, educator and researcher.
Defense mechanisms
Ricky Patlunag Bunayog
Training and Development
Facilitating and sustaining the peace through education and training.
Gender equality advocate
Sabrina Aripen
Commerce
Changing the perceptions and expectations of parental care in Malaysia.
Harmonising Art and Science: Sam Nester's Creative
Sam Nester
Harmonising Art and Science
From an early age, Sam Nester knew that music was his calling. "I picked up the trumpet and became particularly interested in classical music around the age of 10," he recalls.
A global perspective
Samantha Wilson
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management
Samantha is turning her passion for people and culture into a successful international career.
International Alumnus—2024
Samuel Jesuadian
Griffith Sciences
Samuel is the Chief Operating Officer of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub, and mentors and establishes a funded National Manufacturing Capability Network.
Exploring the world of AI
Selina Schuh
Computer Science
Early careers success for German national
Advancing nursing
Shirley Tay
Nursing
Shirley is currently Director of Nursing at Mount Alvernia Hospital, Singapore, and also has a message for anyone considering returning to University as a mature student.
Hospitality Pro
Thanuj de Alwis Goonewardena
Hotel Management
Thanuj De Alwis Goonewardena has 27 years’ experience in hospitality, planning, design, construction and hotels.
Raising the bar
The Hon Justice Ian Freckelton QC
Law and justice
A distinguished 30 year career in law including oversight of some of the country's most complex cases of the time.
Ready to launch
Thomas Ireland
Engineering
Software Engineer for Gilmour Space Technologies.
Women in Engineering
Tiana Sing
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Graduate Engineer - Nova Systems
Tech trailblazer
Vaoafi Hart
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Strengthening her community and revolutionising technology for Australia's defence.
Committed to excellence
Vũ Lê Tùng Giang
Master of Commerce
Giang has since embarked on a successful career empowering inspectors to protect Vietnam’s fast-growing banking system while humbly embodying the spirit of care in leading impactful community and charity projects.
Sweet Gains
Dr William Chen
Finance
A leader in Hong Kong and China’s food and beverage sector, Dr Chen has more than 20 years’ financial and business management experience and is general manager of dessert chain, Hui Lau Shan.
From Porter to Chief Concierge
Wisky Lai
International Tourism and Hotel Management
Wisky Lai loves that her job is all about creating memorable experiences for people.
Community champion
Zhariff Afandi
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Entrepreneur, author and UNICEF ambassador
Making the most of it
Zoie Jenkyns
Occupational Therapy
Pandemic instability leads to a successful health business
Sporting alumni
We are proud of all our alumni, including our Sports College alumni cohort. These alumni have graduated from Griffith whilst also competing at an elite or professional level of sport.
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