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COLLEGIAN CELEBRATIONS We love sharing and celebrating news from Collegians who are following their passions and thriving. Sophia Milne (TC'17) recently returned to Toorak College to join a newly formed Environmental Committee which will help the school implement a range of sustainability initiatives. Reflecting on her decision to get involved, Sophia notes “I wanted to get involved to show young girls what opportunities there are out there in sustainability and how important sustainability will be for future careers.” Collegian Jess Hack (TC'12) supported current students who undertook a lockdown fitness challenge through the supply of drinks vouchers to her brand new smoothie bar, Mornington Nutrition. Jess developed a keen interest in health and fitness while undertaking her degree in PR and Visual Communication & Design, and decided to merge her passions by taking the brave step to open her own business. Congratulations to Lucy Wilby (TC'11) who has joined the Westpac Group as Product Content Manager in Sydney. Being new to Sydney and the organisation, Lucy was delighted to find a friend in her appointed ‘new employee buddy’ on her first day of work, who was none other than Collegian Jane Latta (Hennessy, TC'90). Congratulations to Dr Mzuri Davies (TC'10) who recently completed her BSc (Hons) BSc DVM, fulfilling her dream of becoming a Veterinarian. Congratulations to Paris Room (TC'00) who has recently been elected as Chairman of the Bendigo Federal Election Commission. Congratulations to Briony Ryan (Clarke, TC'00) who has just become a Paramedic since commencing her studies in 2015. Briony’s ambition to become a Paramedic was almost put on hold when she sustained a life threatening infection to her arm in 2018. After a month in hospital and over 100 appointments/rehab sessions, Briony was incredibly lucky to emerge from the ordeal with her arm intact and is now ready to take on the role of her dreams. Collegian and Olympic Equestrian Amanda Ross (TC'91) continues to stay connected with Toorak College, through coaching the Toorak College Equestrian team over Zoom during 2020 and again this year in person.
Three of the six shortlisted authors featured as part of the 2021 Readings Children’s Book Prize are Toorak Collegians: Nat Amoore (TC'97) 'The Power of Positive Pranking' Danielle Binks (TC'05) 'The Year the Maps Changed' Amelia Mellor (TC'11) 'The Grandest Bookshop in the World' Nat, Danielle and Amelia were noted as "exciting new voices in Australian children’s literature" and as reflecting "the best that Australian children’s publishing has on offer" as part of the announcement. Congratulations to RT Edgar Mt Eliza Agents Vicki Sayers (Hanton, TC'89) and Sarah Meldrum (TC'16) who were both acknowledged as part of the 2020 REIV Excellence Awards. Vicki was named the Residential Salesperson of the Year (Executive) for the fourth year in a row, and Sarah took home an achievement award. Joanna Murray-Smith (TC'79) is one of Australia’s most celebrated playwrights, captivating audiences from Melbourne to Broadway and the West End. Her highly anticipated play ‘Berlin’ featured at the Melbourne Theatre Company throughout April and May this year and a group of Collegian fans were delighted to see the show and meet Joanna backstage afterwards for a chat. Toorak College recently welcomed three new members to the Board of Directors, two of which we are delighted to announce are Collegians. Imogen Randell (TC'87) is the CEO at Quantum Market Research and Hall & Partners. With over 25 years experience in market research and communications, Imogen is currently on the Board of Directors at Clemenger BBDO and has served on the board of the Research Society of Australia. Amanda Whitty (Higgins, TC'88) is the Co-Founder of Ripple Village Marketing and has 20 years of experience in marketing, media, fundraising, sponsorship and partnerships.
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