I grew up wanting to be a Cardiologist in high school, however, when it got time to actually applying for universities, I applied for a Bachelor of International Relations at the Australian National University. After one semester, I had already made the decision I did not want to spend my whole life arguing politics, and…
If someone had told me in high school where I’d end up, I would have laughed. I was born in Bulgaria (Eastern Europe), and my childhood was marked by very rough economic and political conditions in the country. At school I was very diligent and always striving to do well academically. I attended a specialised…
I am collaborative, creative, and a strong communicator, dedicated to fostering genuine connections and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. I thrive in environments where I can bring structure and clarity, while also encouraging a positive, forward-thinking team culture. Whether I’m solving operational challenges or helping shape strategic direction, I focus on making sure…
I’m passionate about creating meaningful work that leaves a lasting impact. I’m driven by purpose and love being part of projects that make a real difference—whether that’s for individuals, communities, or organisations. I believe that when our work has value, it motivates us to go further and achieve more. A positive team culture is at…
I was good at science and math and liked figuring out how things worked. My dad was an engineer, and I got to try out environmental engineering when I was in year 12 and decided it was something I could see myself doing for work. I didn’t quite get the marks I wanted so my…
I did my Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne and majored in Immunology. While doing my degree, I realised that I really hated lab work and did not want to go further with my studies! I was happy when uni was over but I was very aware that my degree was in a…
I had no idea I would be the Assistant Operation Manager at the Port of Brisbane. I would come out to the Port as a teenager and hang out with friends riding dirt bikes and playing loud music. I started my career in childcare and did work experience in Year 12 that led into a…
I was 5 when I told my parents I wanted to be a lawyer but they were most surprised I continued with this career path. After graduating from Griffith University on the Gold Coast (my home town) I spent the next 7 years in private practice. I had my first son 10 years ago, after…
My dad has been a Police Officer since I was 8 years old and I was always inspired by his service to the community. Throughout high school, I knew I wanted to do something that was exciting and challenging, so being a Police Officer just seemed right for me. When I left school, I didn’t…
I grew up in Geelong, Victoria and attended an all-girls school. The career paths presented to me were healthcare, teaching or law. I moved to Melbourne to study Physio, graduated and worked for a year before deciding to head overseas. I worked at a summer camp in the uS, then spent a few months travelling.…