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Featured alumni
The individual journeys of our alumni are distinct and inspiring. Discover how our Deakin graduates are blazing new trails – from combining creativity with social change and enriching communities through sport to breaking down social barriers through research.
Bruce Peterson | Founder
Bruce Peterson has moved from teacher to business owner to art-world disruptor. He started immersive digital art galleries like THE LUME.
Neary Ty | News reporter
Neary Ty is representing and connecting with the community as the first Asian woman to report for Nine News Melbourne.
Brianna Blok | Zoos Victoria intern
Brianna Blok is thriving as a Baillieu Myer intern at Zoos Victoria caring for the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum.
Fa’aso’otauloa Sam Saili | CEO
Fa’aso’otauloa Sam Saili is filling technology gaps in the Pacific Islands as CEO of SkyEye Pacific, based in Samoa.
Johanna Mousley | Orthopaedic registrar
Johanna Mousley loves the way orthopaedic surgery combines her passions for sport and art.
Giovanni Siano | Founder
Business founder Giovanni Siano, of Home Instead Geelong, attributes much of his business success to studying Deakin’s MBA.
Alumni award winners
Our alumni award winners have achieved outstanding success and made life-changing contributions through their professional careers and in voluntary capacities. Discover more about their journeys.
More alumni stories
Deakin graduates have gone on to enjoy careers ranging from creative arts and teaching to management, nursing and more. Browse some of their stories below.
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