HASS Human Library (On Campus)

Networking evening

HASS Human Library | Thursday 7 March | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Global Change Institute

What is a Human Library? Industry professionals have volunteered to join us as "human books" for the evening, ready for you to "checked them out" so that they can share their professional experiences, perspectives, and help you navigate the university-to-work transition.

The evening will commence with small group conversations centred around the "Human Library" and mutual interest topics followed by informal networking.

Meet our industry professionals!

Andrea Kanaris, Principal Social Assessment and Performance, Hatch

Bek Drayton, Owner and Managing Director, BeKonstructive Marketing

Bek has a Bachelor of Communications (Mass Media) and Masters of Business (Marketing). Chat to Bek about Leadership skills, Entrepreneurship, Industry-specific advice, and Professional branding.

 

 

Camille Brandon, Communications Coordinator, The University of Queensland

Camille has a Bachelors of Arts (Sociology & History) / Journalism and a Graduate Certificate in Communication (Strategic Communication). Chat to Camille about Interview preparation, Company culture, Mentorship, and Industry-specific advice.

 

Despina Kalatzis, Quality Control Analyst, Bank of Queensland 

Despina has a Bachelor of Arts (English Literature & Writing) and Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing. Chat to Despina about Resume/CV building, Interview preparation, Effective communication, and Soft skills development.

 

Elizabeth Ward, Assistant Head of Humanities, Brisbane Boys College

Elizabeth has a Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary). Chat to Elizabeth about Networking, Interview preparation, Professional development, and Leadership skills.

 

Fiona Wiebusch, Co-Founder, The Queensland Institute (Education Consultancy) 

Fiona has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary ESL), Post Graduate Diploma (Educational Psychology), Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL) and a PhD (Linguistics). Chat to Fiona about Entrepreneurship, Global perspectives, Professional branding, and Living & working overseas.

 

Gerard Marsh, Retired Primary School Teacher, Principal and Assistant Principal 

Gerard has a Bachelor of Business, Graduate Diploma in Teaching, and a Masters of Educational Leadership. Chat to Gerard about Interview preparation, Leadership skills, Conflict resolution, and Behaviour management (teaching).

 

Hannah Twiggs,  National Internal Communications Advisor, St Vincent's Health Australia 

Hannah has a Bachelors of Communications (Public Relations) / Journalism. Chat to Hannah about Resume/CV building, Interview preparation, Work-life balance, and Effective communication.

 

Irene Hui, Principal International Manager (Faculty of Medicine), The University of Queensland

Irene has a Bachelor of Arts (English Studies, Translation) and Master of Science (Applied Linguistics). Chat to Irene about Networking, Professional development, Global perspectives and Professional branding.

 

Jaclyn Fellows, Manager, Workforce Attraction and Engagement 

Jaclyn has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and is undertaking postgraduate study in Mental Health and Neuroscience. Chat to Jaclyn about Career transition, Work-life balance, Effective communication, and Leadership skills.

 

Jenny Nguyen, Solutions Engineer, Absorb Software 

Jenny has a Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (History). Chat to Jenny about Interview preparation, Soft skills development, Public speaking, and Professional branding.

 

 

Joanne Kalaja, Senior Policy Officer, Department of Premier and Cabinet (Queensland) 

Joanne has a Bachelors of Arts (Political Science) / Social Science (Public and Social Policy). Chat to Joanne about Interview preparation, Work-life balance, Company culture, and Industry-specific advice.

 

 

Kartini Oei, Aviation Business Development Lead, BP Australia

Kartini has a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Management, and a Masters of International Relations. Chat to Kartini about Career transition, Networking, Work-life balance, and Company culture.

 

 

Kate Osborne, Founder and Director, KOKO Matrix 

Kate has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). Talk to Kate about Networking, Work-life balance, Public speaking, and Goal setting. 

 

 

Lester Ford, State President, Modern Language Teachers' Association of QLD (MLTAQ) 

Lester has a Bachelor of Arts Hons (French & History), Graduate Diploma of Education, and a Master in Educational Administration. Chat to Lester about Career transition, Networking, Professional development, and Teaching languages in primary and secondary schools. 

 

 

Rishi Wijesoma, Government Policy Leader, Brisbane Airport Corporation

Rishi has a Bachelors of Arts (Governance and Public Policy)/Law. Chat to Rishi about Professional development, Leadership skills, Industry-specific advice, and Goal setting.

 

 

Sarah Evans, Project Manager, University of Queensland 

Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts (English Literature/Music), and a Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Studies. Chat to Sarah about Career transition,  Job search strategies,  Company culture,  and Time management. 

 

 

Shannon Ryan,  QIMR Berghofer, Digital Content Creator 

Shannon has a Bachelor of Arts (Literature, Spanish, & Philosophy). Chat to Shannon about Career transition, Effective communication, Mentorship, and Industry-specific advice.

 

 

Tyson Etri, Provisional Psychologist, Australian Defence Force - Army 

Tyson has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with Extended Major in Psychology. Chat to Tyson about Career transition,  Effective communication,  Industry-specific advice, and Mental health & burnout. 

 

 

Yvonne Oberhollenzer, Manager, Student Experience, UQ Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Yvonne has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (International Relations) and a Master of Educational Leadership. Chat to Yvonne about Career transition, Resume/CV building, Global perspectives and Project management.