Young Alumnus of the Year 2009 Finalists


The finalists for the Young Alumnus of the Year Award 2009 are:

Dr Michael Bonning
 
Field
 
Medicine, Health and Volunteerism
 
Tertiary Qualifications
 
Bachelor of Applied Science Honours (Molecular Microbiology)
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia – graduated 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science with Distinction (Biochemistry)
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia – graduated 2004               
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia – graduated 2008                 
 
Career Highlights
 
  • Resident Medical Officer – Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital                
  • Board of Directors beyondblue: The National Depression Initiative (2008 – 2015)
  • Lieutenant, Royal Australian Navy (2005)
  • Named one of 10 Emerging Leaders in Health in The Australian (2009)
  • The University of Queensland, Faculty of Health Sciences – Valedictorian (2008)
  • The University of Queensland, School of Medicine – Dr Magdelene Brodie Prize for Paediatrics (2008)
  • John Flynn Rural Scholarship Holder (2005 – 2008)
  • Defence Force Scholarship Holder (2005 – 2008)
  • UQ MBBS Mentor – Mentor to a 1st year medical student
 
Dr Catherine Schuetze 
 
Field
 
Vet Science and International Development
 
Tertiary Qualifications
 
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia – graduated 1993
(“Diseases of the Cetacean Eye”- research degree on whales and dolphins)
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia – graduated 1995
 
Career Highlights
 
Animal Welfare and Veterinary Work
  • Helped found VetCharityOrg (later renamed Vets Beyond Borders) – recently retired as President
  • Living in India and overseeing Vet Beyond Border’s activities there as well as developing strategic liaisons with Governments, animal welfare organisations and NGO’s (Voluntary Position)
  • Helped establish several animal welfare programs in India with a focus of national dog health, population management and rabies control.
  • Helped develop Project Vet Train, a collaboration with the Department of Environment and Forests and Animal Welfare Board of India that delivers post graduate training to 25 Indian animal welfare personnel per month on “The essentials of veterinary technique as applied to animal welfare projects”.
  • Volunteered in many wildlife programs, African game reserves on conservation programs, and Australian wildlife rescue programs and clinics.
  • Worked with wildlife and domestic animals in veterinary practice in different countries (Africa, UK, India, Bhutan, Australia) over the last 14 years, both in employed and voluntary positions.
 
 
 
Mr Scott Griffin
 
Field
 
Business and the Arts
 
Tertiary Qualifications
 
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia – graduated 2002
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia – graduated 2001
Bachelor of Law (Taxation)
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia – transferred to Macquarie University
MBA
Harvard Business School – graduated 2008
Bachelor of Law
Macquarie University – graduated 2009
 
Career Highlights
 
  • Co-Founder at Etax Accountants Pty Ltd (Australia’s largest online accounting firm specialising in individual tax returns)
  • Director and CEO at Accounts Etcetera (quality Bookkeeping services in Brisbane, Australia)
  • Founder at Abarcus Pty Ltd (develops dynamic pricing software for small-medium sized companies)
  • Chairman, The Australian Voices (Australia's premier acapella ensemble)
  • Project Manager at Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation (2005 – 2006, focuses on economic development opportunities for the Aboriginal people of Cape York in Queensland)
  • Associate Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (2003 – 2006, global management consulting firm and one of the world's leading advisors on business strategy)
  • Strategy Consultant at Sydney Symphony Orchestra (2004-2009). Tenor II, The Australian Voices (1998-2006): Youth Choir and Chamber Choir winners at the Choir of the World Competition (2001), two gold medals at the Choral Olympics (2006)
 
 
(photograph courtesy of Megan Cullen)
Mr Dane Lam
 
Field
 
The Arts
 
Tertiary Qualifications
 
Associate in Music Australia (Piano)
Australian Music Examinations Board, Brisbane, Australia – graduated 2002
Bachelor of Music (Conducting)
First Class Honours, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia – graduated 2006
Masters of Music (Orchestral Conducting)
The Julliard School, New York City, The United States of America – graduated 2009
 
Career Highlights
 
  • Junior Fellow in Conducting, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester (Sept 2009 – 2011)
  • Conductor, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
  • Conductor, Julliard Music Advancement Orchestra (2007 – 2009)
  • Opera Queensland Young Artist (2007 – 2009)
  • Assistant Conductor, Julliard Orchestra (2007 – 2009)
  • Assistant to Gianluigi Gelmetti (2003 – 2005)
  • Bruno Walter Memorial Scholarship (The Julliard School)
  • Boris Christoff Scholarship (Accademia Musicale Chigiana, Siena, Italy)
  • Dalley Scarlett Memorial Scholarship (The University of Queensland)
  • Young Artists Grant (Australia Council/Opera Queensland)
  • Brian Stacey Memorial Prize for Emerging Australian Conductors
  • Pellegrino Scholarship
  • Stuart Challender Foundation Beneficiary
  • Symphony Services Australia Podium Scholarship
  • Symphony Australia Podium Program Beneficiary

     

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