Alumni Magazine Issue 4

On country – Yasmin Brand BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 7) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, BROOME CLASS OF 2017 Yasmin completed her Bachelor of Education at Notre Dame's Broome Campus and was awarded a prize at her graduation ceremony in 2017. Since then she has worked at Derby District High School in the Kimberley, teaching a predominantly Indigenous cohort and supporting teachers unfamiliar with Indigenous education. Yasmin’s passion for teaching has renewed her desire to further her own education and she plans to complete a Master of Indigenous Education to further develop her skills to assist in closing the education gap between Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australians. Sustainable electric vehicles and the ecosystem – Brendan Koehler BACHELOR OF COMMERCE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, SYDNEY CLASS OF 2013 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD), SYDNEY CLASS OF 2018 A prime mover in the development of sustainable vehicles for the future, Doctor Brendan Koehler, aims to significantly boost the number of electric vehicles worldwide over the next six years. After finding placement as an intern at Audi AG, Dr Koehler worked his way up through the ranks to become Project Manager of e-solutions at Audi’s headquarters in Bavaria, Germany, a division which focuses on growing the global market share of sustainable vehicles. By 2025, he aims for one of every three Audi vehicles sold globally to be electric and is working in markets across Africa, Middle East, India, Asia and the Pacific to achieve it. Delivering change for Australia’s First Peoples – Sarah Tobias GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ABORIGINAL STUDIES SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES, BROOME CLASS OF 2018 A calling for adventure led Sarah Tobias to embark on a study sojourn in the heart of the Kimberley. Sarah took leave from her career in health management to complete the Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies at Notre Dame’s Broome Campus. Sarah works with WA Country Health Service as a health program manager, improving access to primary health care in the Kimberley region. “Studying at Notre Dame was invaluable in providing in-depth knowledge of Aboriginal history,” says Sarah. “I feel proud to have completed Aboriginal Studies at Broome, and highly value the knowledge I have gained from Traditional Owners. I’m inspired by the rich and enduring culture and spirituality of Aboriginal people.” U P D A T E S Alumni Magazine – Page 7