Founding members of the MQ Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) – Alistair Booth
Meet Alistair Booth, young alum. In addition to his current role with the US State Department in Sydney, he’s a professional MC, hosting live and virtual tours in Australia and around the world. While straddling two continents, he says the connection with MQ has been a constant in his life and provided many great opportunities, which is why he encourages other young alumni to get involved â€...
Hasna Lakrafi – Working for change
Studying a Masters in Business and Commerce at Macquarie University was a turning point for French woman Hasna Lakrafi, allowing her to launch an international career on her return to Paris. Now, she is turning that experience into work that tackles two of France’s, and indeed the world’s, greatest challenges – climate change and gender equality in the workforce. Words: Megan Engl...
YAAB on a mission
Since the launch of the Macquarie University Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) in February 2021, the members spent months planning and preparing a host of activities from rock climbing to career workshops to social drinks and meet ups. By June 2021, NSW was in lockdown. And so, YAAB made a pivot towards online programming. In September, they hosted their inaugural event in the form of a vi...
Lachlan Pike – All in the family
It takes time for a university to mature into a place where generations of graduates, sometimes from the same family, emerge to beat the drum and ensure others can follow in their footsteps. We speak with Lachlan Pike (Bachelor of Applied Finance (2004)/Bachelor of Law 2006) about having pride in your university – and what we can learn from universities overseas about alumni culture and gene...
Vanessa Berry – Finding Frank
Speaking with Dr Vanessa Berry you enter another world, one where literature, and memory and thoughtfulness collide. The creative life, in its most vibrant and wholehearted form, comes to the fore and speaks to each of us – where we are and where we’ve been – anchoring us in an uncertain world through a sense of place and belonging. Words: Megan English While I wait for Dr Vanessa Be...
Timothy Johns – Stepping Stones: From Macquarie University to Head of Operations in China
Timothy Johns graduated with an MBA (Master of Business Administration) at Macquarie University, Hong Kong, in 2014. During his time at Macquarie, he developed the core skills and competencies that enabled him to expand his professional network, gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, learn how to lead a successful team – in order to drive growth, innovation, and compliance – an...