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Australian Fulbright Alumni Association The Australian Fulbright Alumni Association (AFAA) is governed by a Board of elected AFAA members. AFAA has local chapters in each Australian state and territory. To get involved in local activities make sure to nominate your local chapter affiliation in your member profile. Each chapter hosts a number of events each year including public lectures, dinners and informal get togethers.
Please note: this page is currently being updated due to exciting developments with AFAA by way of a new Board!
| Dr Aiden Warren, President Professor Aiden Warren is a Fulbright Scholar in Australia-United States Alliance Studies, sponsored by the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT). He completed his Fulbright at the Arms Control Association in Washington DC investigating the United States’ nuclear modernization plans and the impact this will have on global security. He is a Professor in RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies. Aiden’s teaching and research interests are in the areas of International Security, US national security and foreign policy, US Politics, International Relations, issues associated with Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) proliferation, non-proliferation and arms control and emerging technologies.
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Michelle Menzies, Vice President |
Dr Adam Bartley, Treasurer Melanie Brooks, Secretary Gail Risbridger, Mentorship Officer Eliza Howard, General Member Gayan Benedict, General Member Hala Zreiqat, General Member David Keith, General Member Jonathon Fanning, General Member |
| Dr Diana Zhang, General Member Diana is a multi-award winning scholar, STEM ambassador, and professional musician. She holds dual first class honours and the University Medal in a Bachelor of Music and Advanced Science. She completed her PhD at the University of New South Wales in Chemistry. Her research integrates state-of-the art chemical instrumentation and machine learning for disease diagnosis. She has served in numerous scientific and leadership positions including as a Science presenter and Vice-President on UNSW Postgraduate Council. She was previously the Board Director of Science & Technology Australia, which represents over 100,000 STEM professionals. Diana received a 2021 Fulbright Future Scholarship to develop machine learning algorithms for mass spectrometry datasets with the Kolachalama Laboratory at Boston University.
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| Stefanie Sestak, Mentorship Program Coordinator Stefanie is a Bachelor of International Studies (Global Security) graduate who is currently working in human resources in the public sector. In 2022, Stefanie made her mark as the inaugural social media and communications intern at AFAA during her tertiary studies. Armed with creativity and innovation, she breathed life into AFAA's digital landscape, masterfully crafting their presence on LinkedIn and Twitter. Driven by a desire to foster growth and mentorship within the community, Stefanie has now returned to AFAA in a new capacity. As the coordinator and administrator of AFAA's Mentorship Program, she is dedicated to providing support and guidance to aspiring scholars and professionals. |
