Beacon Bulletin, December 2023 Edition
Griffith Business School Alumnus announced as new Director-General of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Ms Jasmina Joldi? PSM (G Cert Policy Analysis '12; M Public Administration '14), has been announced as the new Director-General of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. Jasmina has been acting as the Director-General of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General since May 2023.
She has previously served as Associate Director-General with Queensland Health, Assistant Director-General with the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, and in roles with the University of Queensland, The University of Melbourne, and Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Ms Joldi? was awarded an Australia Day Public Service Medal in 2022 for her public service, particularly for her leadership at Queensland Health during Queensland’s COVID-19 pandemic response. She received the Griffith University Overall Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award in 2023.
Lesley Richardson's Advocacy for Indigenous Children
Discover the inspiring journey of Lesley Richardson (B Human Services '09), recipient of the Griffith Health 2023 Outstanding First Peoples Alumnus Award. In a thought-provoking podcast interview on Griffith Blak Minds, Lesley, a child of The Stolen Generation, shares her pragmatic and heartfelt commitment to closing gaps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. As a devoted public servant, Lesley's empathy-driven advocacy shines through, emphasising the importance of supporting every child to reach their full potential.
QCAD Alumnus wins Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize
Congratulations to Monica Rohan (B Fine Art '10; B Fine Art (Hons) '11) on winning the 2023 Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize in Landscape Painting for her work 'Crossing.'
Since graduating from the Queensland College of Art and Design with Honours in 2011, Rohan’s work has attracted considerable interest. She has been a finalist in numerous major prizes including the Archibald Prize (2020 and 2016), the Dobell Drawing Prize (2019), Sunshine Coast Art Prize (2018) and the Sulman Prize (2017).
The Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize Finalists Exhibition is now open in the Grey Street, Project, and Webb Galleries at 226 Grey Street, South Bank, 4101, running until Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Griffith Health graduates named 2023's Junior Doctor of the Year
Two Griffith Health graduates have been named their respective state’s 2023 Junior Doctor of the Year by the Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils (CPMEC). ????????
Dr Georgina Digby (B Medical Science '17; D Medicine '21) is a psychiatry registrar with Canberra Health Services (CHS). Georgina is also the ACT Junior Medical Officers' Association President, ACT representative on the Australasian Junior Medical Officers' Committee, a Lifeline Crisis Supporter, and has a teaching role at Australian National University.
Dr Isobel Hymer (D Medicine '21) is a Junior House Officer (JHO) at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH). She is President of the Junior Doctor Society at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and alongside her JHO role, completing a Master of Public Health at University of Sydney.
Congratulations to Dr Georgina Digby (ACT) and Dr Isobel Hymer (QLD) on this well-deserved recognition!
MBA Australasia Awards
Congratulations to Jessica Kahl (M Business Administration '22) who was crowned the winner of the MBA Innovation Award for 2023 from the MBA Australasia (MBAus) Awards. The MBA Innovation Award recognises the remarkable work that Jessica achieved at Dream Big Australia, a not-for-profit that seeks to empower young women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
Her MBA peer and friend, Mark Ryan (M Business Administration '22) accepted the award on her behalf as Jessica was virtually attending from London ??, England. Mark himself was a finalist (Most Outstanding MBA Graduate finalist) and so was fellow MBA graduate and Rachell Hansen (Community Impact Award finalist). Well done Mark and Rachell!
Jessica was also recently awarded the Young Professional of the Year Award, Brisbane Junior Chamber of Commerce Professional Excellence Awards. Congratulations Jessica!
Griffith Alumnus Triumphs in Journey Despite MS
Gavin Jackson (B Human Services '18), a resilient graduate with a degree in Human Resources ‘18, confronted life's challenges head-on when diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite the chronic nature of the disease, Gavin's determination led him to relocate to Brisbane, where he pursued a degree in Human Services at Griffith University. Eight years later, Gavin thrives as a full-time Care Coordinator at Five Good Friends, offering empathetic support to clients managing aged care and NDIS packages. Gavin's journey exemplifies strength, empathy, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
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Meet MBA Alumnus, Melissa Mullen
Melissa Mullen has four Griffith University qualifications: B Languages and Linguistics '07 (Italian Language Linguistics), G Cert Safety Leadership '20, G Cert Business Administration '21 and an M Business Administration '23. Melissa is a Senior Advisor of Safety Systems and Training and Australia’s largest rail freight operator, Aurizon. The Griffith University MBA team caught up with Melissa to learn what her typical day looks like, how she keeps her team motivated and how she is involved in her local community.
Karin Swift: Advocating Quietly, Leading Boldly
In the mosaic of accomplished alumni from Griffith University, Karin Swift (M Human Services ’99) emerges as a quiet force in the disability, advocacy, and social policy sectors. Since graduating from Griffith, she has woven an impactful career, leaving a positive imprint on the field of disability rights.
Karin currently serves as the President of Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA), a human rights organisation focused on the concerns of women with disability. Her journey, however, extends beyond this role, involving various governance positions for non-government organisations.
Griffith planners and students scoop up industry awards
Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (Honours) alumnus Kobi Lane (2018) was named the Young Planner of the Year at the Minister’s Planning Awards and Planning Institute of Australia Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence.
Kobi is the Senior DA Planner (Appeals and Compliance Lead) at the Scenic Rim Regional Council. He is also the Convenor of Queensland Young Planners for the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). Kobi is also actively involved in mentoring, presenting to prospective planners and has been an advocate for good planning through his work.
Fellow Griffith University graduates, Adam Holloway and Henry Trembath also received a commendation in the Tertiary Student Project category for their Strategic Planning Studio project Disaster Resilience in South East Queensland: Regional Strategic Plan.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Teejay Bui-Mata'afa
Teejay Bui-Mata'afa (G Cert Business Administration '18; M Business Administration '19) is a mother of two who graduated from the Master of Business Administration program in 2019. Since graduating, she has become the People and Culture Manager of Australia for Removery and a Co-owner of Paradox Tattoo.
In this interview, Teejay shares her unique perspective as co-owner of a tattoo studio and a manager for a tattoo removal organisation. Find out what is different and complimentary about these two industry sectors.
Griffith Design Café is revolutionising access through co-design
Matthew McShane PLY (B Industrial Design '20), a recent graduate with a B Industrial Design ’20 and an Australian Paralympian is leading the charge to revolutionise access through co-design. As a Project Coordinator in Industrial Design at Griffith University, Matt leads a groundbreaking co-design initiative. Collaborating with individuals with disabilities, his team creates innovative solutions, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. Matt envisions a transformed society through the Design Café, where diverse talents converge to make dreams tangible, fostering creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge solutions that positively impact lives.
Meet MBA Alumnus, Darrin Mackenzie
Darrin Mackenzie (B Communication (OUA) '20; M Business Administration '21) is the General Manager of ENZED and Co-founder of ReHose Solutions. He describes his team as the people you call if you have critical mining machinery down. He says “the dreaded word ‘urgent’ gets thrown around a lot, but rightly so. It’s around the clock and the biggest business of its kind in Australia. I can be sipping coffee checking emails in the morning, and hours later be hundreds of kilometers away helping a remote client, or 1km underground working on a continuous improvement project. It’s hectic, around the clock and challenging, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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