ALUMNI PROFILES
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AIDAN MCSHANE (2018)
Student (Medicine)
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AI-LING YOONG (1996) Senior Data & Analytics Manager
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AMY NANKERVIS (1993) Sales Director
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ASHIL MOHAN (2017) Student (Medicine)
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BRITTANY MANTLE (2013)
Paramedic
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CARRIE CHILTON (2007) UI/UX Designer
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CATHERINE ORR (1991) Doctor
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CHARAN NAIDOO (2017)
Graduate Policy Officer
I have many wonderful highlights from my time at Kilvington that have helped shape my post-school journey. For instance, my engaging VCE French classes with Madame Dickens instilled a passion for the French language that inspired me to complete a university exchange at SciencesPo in Paris and to complete Honours in French last year. My English and Economics classes provided a forum for robust debate and an introduction to topical public policy issues. These classes served as a foundational knowledge base in my previous role as a Community Engagement Advisor to the Attorney-General of Australia. Most importantly, Kilvington taught me about the importance of community. The emphasis on individualism in Western societies sometimes misleads young people into thinking that they are on their own. As a member of the Kilvington community, I felt (and continue to feel) accepted and endlessly supported by my tireless teachers and kind peers. Indeed, the most important reason why I sought out a role in the Victorian Government is to make a positive difference to my community. I am hopeful that community will continue to serve as Kilvington's north star for the next 100 years.
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CHRISTA HILL (2017) Producer, Media
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CHRISTINE BALINT (1993) Author, Lecturer at LaTrobe University
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DAVID KUANG (2017) Teacher
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DENISE PASSMORE (1991)
Head of People and Culture
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ELIZABETH HU (2016) Student (Medicine)
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ELLIE PIETSCH (1999) Leadership Facilitator and Coach
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ELLY GAMBLE (2012) Lawyer
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EMILY BROOKS (2016) PhD Student
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EMILY FAIRWEATHER (2011) Music Teacher, Founder of 'Flourish'
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FIONA LOWE (1979) Author
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GENEVIEVE MARTIN (2007)
Doctor
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GEORGE CROSSINGHAM (2017) Student, Law
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JAC BENSTEAD (2022) CXO
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JANE MARTINO (1995) Investor, Advisor, Chief of Staff
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JOANNE SIMPSON (1977) Retired
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JOY KINGSTON (1979) Registered Nurse & Midwife
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JULIA KANAPATHIPPILLAI (2013) Journalist
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JULIANNE JAQUES KC (1985) Barrister, Non-Executive Board Member
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KRISTINE BREWER (1983) Secondary School Teacher
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KYLIE ROBERTS (1989) Business Owner
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LAURA JOILLIFFE (2007) Clinical Researcher
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LEAH SWANN(1988) Author and Media Advisor
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LIBBY HILLMAN (1971) Geographer
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LIZZY YEO (2019) Student (Veterinary Medicine)
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MARGARET ARNOLD (1970) Curriculum Manager VCAA
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Margaret Esakoff (1970)
Current Councillor, Glen Eira City Council
The Principal, Mrs McKie, was very strict about the school uniform, with regular uniform checks at the gate and for those old enough to remember 'witches britches' - picture Mrs McKie standing under the old wooden stairs checking that none of her girls were wearing them under their dress/tunic.
I chose the Commercial course at Form 7 as I really did enjoy the subjects offered and achieved good results. After leaving Kilvington, I successfully completed an Advanced Diploma at Hales' College.
My working life began in the publishing industry, followed by the advertising world. I moved on to the radio and television industry where I have many special memories working for Bert Newton at Radio 3UZ and Channel 9 assisting his morning radio program and his night-time role on the Don Lane Show. His radio program was show business-based and I got to meet some amazing people and speak with many more. Debbie Reynolds and James Mason come to mind as well as many local celebrities. Some years later I also worked with Steve Vizard on Tonight Live/Fast Forward/Full Frontal shows on Channel 7.
Married for 49 years next December - we have two amazing daughters, one married with three children and the other a free spirit living in Queensland.
Twenty years ago, I became involved in local government and was elected to Glen Eira Council. Since then, I have served as Mayor five times, Deputy Mayor twice and a Councillor right up to the present day - an interesting journey that was completely unplanned and unexpected, given that I am NOT a political person in the 'party' sense.
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MEAGHAN KELLY (1981) Tourism Property Manager
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MICHELLE IDDLES (1982) Operations Lead Medical Research
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NAOMI POLLOCK (1995) IT Consultant
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NICOLA SCURRY (1992) Technical Writer
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NICOLE VERGINIS (1995) Medical Science
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JAYASHRI KULKANI (PROFESSOR)AM (1975) Doctor
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RACHAEL MARTIN (2018) Psychology Honours Student (Research Officer)
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RUTH THATCHER (1996) Teacher Librarian
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SALLY SHARMAN (1979) Human Resources Professional
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SAM CLARK (2020) Student (Science)
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SARAH LIM (2003) Senior Policy Advisor
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VICKY BELL (1989) Commercial Barrister
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WENDY STEPHENS (1959) Retired Secretary
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YVETTE GRAY (1997) Journalist
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