Our Alumni Profiles

Ruth Harrison is a UNSW Canberra alumna who is passionate about diversity in STEM fields, particularly engineering.

Jack Plimmer is a UNSW Canberra alumnus and Associate Director at Forge Advisory.

We asked Jack about his time at UNSW Canberra and how it has shaped his career after Defence, including his transition into the workplace.

In recognition of Mental Health Week, we sat down with a UNSW Canberra graduate who has made outstanding contributions to the mental fitness of members of the Australian Defence Force, veterans and first responders. Co-founder of Soldier On and Fortem, John Bale, describes what inspired him create two charities and how UNSW Canberra helped set him on the path for success.

Technical Director of Project Management, Defence Infrastructure Estate Planning Lead at GHD

Managing Director of BCT Solutions

General Manager for BCT Solutions, independent consultant

Kate Munari, a UNSW alumna with more than 15 years’ experience in the Royal Australian Navy, is Australia’s only female Navy helicopter pilot to fly in Afghanistan.

Wing Commander Angeline Lewis was the inaugural Minister’s Fellow for Women, Peace and Security at UNSW Canberra at the Australia Defence Force Academy for 2018-19.

Brigadier Ana Duncan, a UNSW Canberra alumna, currently holds the positions of Commandant of the Royal Military College – Australia and Director General Army Leadership.

Tara Elisabeth Jeyasingh is a passionate feminist and one of UNSW Canberra’s most recent alumnae, having graduated from the honours program in human geography at the end of 2020.

Penelope Twemlow, a UNSW alumna with more than 20 years’ experience in the Royal Australian Navy, is the Co-Founder and Chairperson of Women in Power – a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to promote and empower women, which in turn benefits industry.

Deputy Director of Navy culture, leadership coaching and team culture development, Royal Australian Navy 

Ambassador for Mates4Mates, Invictus Games competitor

Pilot for the Royal Australian Air Force

Barrister at Ninth Floor Selbourne Chambers

Property investment and development

Head Land Capability in the Australian Army 

Head of Maritime Systems, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG)

Company Director, author and creator #celebratingwomen 

Ambassador for Australia Day 2019, Lifeline Canberra and Soldier On Australia