Meet our scholars
Get to know the everyday Aussies bringing big ideas to life.
Focus are
Australia in Asia
About me
I am a language lover who has focused my studies on Mandarin Chinese and German. My interest in communication developed from living overseas and under the influence of motivated foreign language teachers, who taught me that mutual understanding is essential to cultivating any relationship, whether in politics, business, or the community. By promoting and supporting Asian language acquisition, I believe Australia can establish itself as an equal and viable partner in the Indo-Pacific region. It is my aspiration to contribute to a future Australia in which speaking an Asian language is no longer considered an expertise, but rather, the norm. Independent of my professional pursuits, I am reading the latest translated literature, cooking with fresh produce from the garden, and eating my way through Adelaide!
"Language skills are fundamental to leadership and through engagement with the Chinese-speaking world, I hope to further my cultural competency and support collaborations of mutual respect and benefit. It is the ability to connect with a community also passionate about strengthening Asia-Australia relations that is, for me, the greatest advantage of the Westpac scholarship."
My passions
- Asian language acquisition
- Asia-Australia relations
- Mandarin Chinese language
- Cross-cultural communication
- German language