/alumni/ en /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/tirana-hassan Tirana Hassan is the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. Now based in New York, she has spent decades defending the human rights of vulnerable people around the world. She received a Distinguished Alumni Award in November 2024. November 15 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/tirana-hassan /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/her-excellency-dr-serey-chea Her Excellency Dr Serey Chea is the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia. Under her leadership across this and other positions, Cambodia has seen the modernisation and regulation of payment and banking systems that have created significant impacts for people around the country. She received a Distinguished International Alumni Award at the Distinguished Alumni Awards in November 2024. November 15 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/her-excellency-dr-serey-chea /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/talisha-king Talisha King is a Gurindji, Mudburra and Waanyi woman and a public health advocate working to improve the lives of indigenous peoples through health and reconciliation. She received a Tirkapena Indigenous Award at the Distinguished Alumni Awards in November 2024. November 15 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/talisha-king /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/peter-clark Peter Clark is the Director of Monarto Safari Park and a vocal advocate for conservation of species. His work over a 50-year career in both Australia and Papua New Guinea earned him a UNESCO Achievement Award in 2021. He received a Distinguished Alumni Award in November 2024. November 15 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/peter-clark /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/graham-winter Graham Winter is a performance psychologist and bestselling author whose career has centred on helping people unlock their potential, whether they’re Olympic athletes or senior executives. Serving as Chief Psychologist to three Australian Olympic teams and the Australian Test Cricket Team, and as a trusted advisor to top leadership teams in industry, government, and universities, Graham has guided people to build the mindset, skills, and resilience needed to perform at their best. He received Outstanding Alumni Contribution to Sport Award in November 2024. November 15 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/graham-winter /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/emeritus-professor-derek-frewin-ao Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin AO is a medical practitioner, researcher and educator whose clinical excellence and compassion has inspired generations of medical students in South Australia. He received a Distinguished Alumni Award in November 2024. November 15 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/emeritus-professor-derek-frewin-ao /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/dr-amber-halliday Dr Amber Halliday is a three-time rowing world champion, two-time Olympian, and national champion in cycling. She now contributes through the Women in Sport Taskforce and is a member of Sport Integrity Australia’s Advisory Council. Amber also works with individuals and teams, helping them to leverage the psychosocial benefits of sport. She received the Outstanding Alumni Contribution to Sport Award at the Distinguished Alumni Awards in November 2024. November 15 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/dr-amber-halliday /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/dr-hannah-wardill Dr Hannah Wardill is a Research Fellow and leads the Supportive Oncology Research Group, a multidisciplinary group dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people affected by cancer. She received the James McWha Rising Star Award at the Distinguished Alumni Awards in November 2024. November 15 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/15/dr-hannah-wardill /alumni/news/list/2024/07/09/professor-john-mcneil-ao John McNeil AO is a public health researcher whose contributions to medical research have resulted in some 600 publications and more than 43,000 citations, secured more than $150 million in competitive funding and have changed the landscape of research into chronic disease, preventive health, and healthcare quality. An exemplary leader, teacher and researcher, John was awarded a Distinguished Professorship from Monash University in 2017 and a Distinguished Alumni Award by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ in 2022. July 09 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/07/09/professor-john-mcneil-ao /alumni/news/list/2023/12/11/adam-liaw Adam Liaw is a celebrity chef, cookbook author, TV host and Unicef Australia Ambassador who has become an icon of modern Australian food culture. Before his rise to stardom as a chef, Adam was a successful lawyer, practicing both in Australia and internationally. December 14 2023 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2023/12/11/adam-liaw