Meet our scholars
Get to know the everyday Aussies bringing big ideas to life.
Focus are
Australia in Asia
About me
As a second-generation Greek-Australian, I’m driven to make my family proud by harnessing the privilege I have in being able to explore destinations my grandparents wouldn’t have dreamed of visiting, and making the world a better place along the way. In the first year of my Laws (Honours) and Global Studies degree, I travelled to Malaysia for a climate mitigation immersion program. This inspired me to participate in further Asia-Pacific development initiatives, including a Jakarta flood warning project, and motivated me to volunteer as Programs & Policy Officer at Educating The Future, helping to build preschools in Timor-Leste. The next step in my academic journey is deepening my understanding of Australia’s relationship with Asia, as together, we can create a more sustainable future. In South Korea, I’ll merge my passions for law, international relations, music, art, nature treks, and language learning! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, swimming, and horse-riding.
"As the world embraces the ‘Asian Century’, I hope that my exchange will equip me with leadership skills, knowledge, connections, and cultural experiences that I can use to enhance collaboration between Australia and the Indo-Pacific, particularly our middle power ally, South Korea. This Westpac Scholarship is invaluable for my career in international relations, law, and diplomacy."
My passions
- The Hallyu Wave
- Participatory Development and Intercultural Competence
- Climate Advocacy
- Globetrotting
- Digital and Traditional Art, Music Production, and Creative Writing