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38. Dr Catherine Blizzard - neuroscientist - medical researcher at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. A neuroscientist, she won the Cosmopolitan magazine “fun fearless female” award in the role-model section.
1/3938. Dr Catherine Blizzard - neuroscientist - medical researcher at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. A neuroscientist, she won the Cosmopolitan magazine “fun fearless female” award in the role-model section.
37. Dr Jessica Walker (nee Andrewartha) - engineer and experimental researcher - senior lecturer in ocean engineering at the Australian Maritime College. Experienced in experiment design and implementation, instrumentation and data acquisition, analysis, modelling, and reporting. Picture: Peter Mathew
2/3937. Dr Jessica Walker (nee Andrewartha) - engineer and experimental researcher - senior lecturer in ocean engineering at the Australian Maritime College. Experienced in experiment design and implementation, instrumentation and data acquisition, analysis, modelling, and reporting. Picture: Peter Mathew
36. Dr Krystel Woolley - medical researcher - developed new therapeutic drugs for the treatment of genetic disorders and diabetes-induced blindness. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
3/3936. Dr Krystel Woolley - medical researcher - developed new therapeutic drugs for the treatment of genetic disorders and diabetes-induced blindness. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
35. Kirsty Albion - Environmental ambassador for climate change. Won the Prime Minister’s Young Environmentalist of the Year award for her powerful vision and leadership of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition. She was Tasmania’s Young Australian of the Year in 2011.
4/3935. Kirsty Albion - Environmental ambassador for climate change. Won the Prime Minister’s Young Environmentalist of the Year award for her powerful vision and leadership of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition. She was Tasmania’s Young Australian of the Year in 2011.
34. Justin Sandercoe – Published online guitar teacher touted as “the world’s leading online guitar teacher”. Picture: Britta Campion
5/3934. Justin Sandercoe – Published online guitar teacher touted as “the world’s leading online guitar teacher”. Picture: Britta Campion
33. Anastasia Bickel – Graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium who has worked in European opera and has performed professionally as an alto soloist in more than 20 oratorios. Was an award-winning singer as a student before graduating with her Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice. Picture: Ric Frearson
6/3933. Anastasia Bickel – Graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium who has worked in European opera and has performed professionally as an alto soloist in more than 20 oratorios. Was an award-winning singer as a student before graduating with her Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice. Picture: Ric Frearson
32. Konstantin Koukias – Composer and opera director who co-founded the IHOS Music Theatre and Opera in 1990. Based in Europe, his works range from large-scale music theatre and opera to mobile installation of arts events. Picture: Andrew Parsons/i-Images
7/3932. Konstantin Koukias – Composer and opera director who co-founded the IHOS Music Theatre and Opera in 1990. Based in Europe, his works range from large-scale music theatre and opera to mobile installation of arts events. Picture: Andrew Parsons/i-Images
31. Bryony Geeves: Professional actress, puppeteer and Tasmanian Conservatorium graduate who often features on stage and screen including in The Kettering Incident. Most often seen devising, puppeteering, performing and making for Terrapin Puppet Theatre.
8/3931. Bryony Geeves: Professional actress, puppeteer and Tasmanian Conservatorium graduate who often features on stage and screen including in The Kettering Incident. Most often seen devising, puppeteering, performing and making for Terrapin Puppet Theatre.
30. Scott Farrow: award winning actor in musical theatre and drama as well as featuring in Rosehaven and multiple advertising campaigns. Picture: MATT THOMPSON
9/3930. Scott Farrow: award winning actor in musical theatre and drama as well as featuring in Rosehaven and multiple advertising campaigns. Picture: MATT THOMPSON
29. Allison Farrow, all round performer in opera, cabaret, musical theatre, drama, director, producer who has performed throughout Australia, Europe and Asia. The classically-trained soprano played Sylvia in the world premiere of For the Term of His Natural Life, and also features on the original cast recording.
10/3929. Allison Farrow, all round performer in opera, cabaret, musical theatre, drama, director, producer who has performed throughout Australia, Europe and Asia. The classically-trained soprano played Sylvia in the world premiere of For the Term of His Natural Life, and also features on the original cast recording.
28. Katie Robertson - actress - has appeared in all three seasons of Rosehaven, as well as in Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, The Kettering Incident, and Wanted. Co-founder of Loud Mouth Theatre Co, a Tasmanian based independent theatre company,Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
11/3928. Katie Robertson - actress - has appeared in all three seasons of Rosehaven, as well as in Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, The Kettering Incident, and Wanted. Co-founder of Loud Mouth Theatre Co, a Tasmanian based independent theatre company,Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
27. Rebecca Thompson – filmmaker and actor - involved with all aspects of filmmaking from writing, producing, and directing through to shooting, editing and distributing. Has made numerous films which have screened at more than 70 film festivals worldwide. Picture: womenoftheisland.com
12/3927. Rebecca Thompson – filmmaker and actor - involved with all aspects of filmmaking from writing, producing, and directing through to shooting, editing and distributing. Has made numerous films which have screened at more than 70 film festivals worldwide. Picture: womenoftheisland.com
27. Kellie Wilkie (nee Upton) - Principal physiotherapist and director at BodySystem Rehab Studio. Past winner of the Telstra Young Business Woman Award and awarded the status of an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian Government for the health and wellbeing emphasis for her 20+ staff.
13/3927. Kellie Wilkie (nee Upton) - Principal physiotherapist and director at BodySystem Rehab Studio. Past winner of the Telstra Young Business Woman Award and awarded the status of an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian Government for the health and wellbeing emphasis for her 20+ staff.
26. Josh Browning - sports umpire - has been ranked as the number 1 netball umpire in Australia. He has officiated at two Commonwealth Games, the 2015 Netball World Cup and multiple international series events. Picture: Jordan Browne
14/3926. Josh Browning - sports umpire - has been ranked as the number 1 netball umpire in Australia. He has officiated at two Commonwealth Games, the 2015 Netball World Cup and multiple international series events. Picture: Jordan Browne
25. Dejen Gebreselassie - athlete - the Sudanese-born distance runner represented Australia at the World Half Marathon Championships in Spain last year and has a personal best half marathon time of 1:02:39. His ultimate goal is to make the Olympic team for the 2020 Tokyo Games. Picture: Wesley Monts
15/3925. Dejen Gebreselassie - athlete - the Sudanese-born distance runner represented Australia at the World Half Marathon Championships in Spain last year and has a personal best half marathon time of 1:02:39. His ultimate goal is to make the Olympic team for the 2020 Tokyo Games. Picture: Wesley Monts
24. Nick Foot - sports umpire - an AFL field umpire who has officiated 113 matches since debuting in round 2, 2012. He wears shirt number 2. Foot-umpired three TSL senior grand finals from 2009-11. Picture: Colleen Petch
16/3924. Nick Foot - sports umpire - an AFL field umpire who has officiated 113 matches since debuting in round 2, 2012. He wears shirt number 2. Foot-umpired three TSL senior grand finals from 2009-11. Picture: Colleen Petch
23. Nathan Earle - athlete - professional cyclist riding for Israel Cycling Academy. Earle rode with Team Sky in 2014 and 2015 alongside fellow Tasmanian Richie Porte. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE
17/3923. Nathan Earle - athlete - professional cyclist riding for Israel Cycling Academy. Earle rode with Team Sky in 2014 and 2015 alongside fellow Tasmanian Richie Porte. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE
22. Tasha Matthews - educator - An Aboriginal education worker who provides support for young indigenous students in the public education system. She is passionate about improving cultural pride and celebrating diversity. Picture: YouTube/Tasmanian Education Department
18/3922. Tasha Matthews - educator - An Aboriginal education worker who provides support for young indigenous students in the public education system. She is passionate about improving cultural pride and celebrating diversity. Picture: YouTube/Tasmanian Education Department
21. Susan Dando (1991-92) - lawyer - A Rhodes Scholar (1999), Susan graduated with First Class Honours in political science and law. She went on to study environmental and international law at Oxford and now works as an operations director for the Boston Consulting Group in the US.
19/3921. Susan Dando (1991-92) - lawyer - A Rhodes Scholar (1999), Susan graduated with First Class Honours in political science and law. She went on to study environmental and international law at Oxford and now works as an operations director for the Boston Consulting Group in the US.
20. Dorothy Steane (1982-83) - scientist - Rhodes Scholar (1992), masters rower and current UTAS researcher specialising in forest genetics. Her research focuses on population genetics, phylogeny, evolution, adaptation and biogeography of Eucalyptus.
20/3920. Dorothy Steane (1982-83) - scientist - Rhodes Scholar (1992), masters rower and current UTAS researcher specialising in forest genetics. Her research focuses on population genetics, phylogeny, evolution, adaptation and biogeography of Eucalyptus.
19. Josh Beltz - athlete - A member of the Australian men’s hockey team. The defender has 33 Kookaburra caps, scoring three goals. He was part of the 2016 Champions Trophy gold-winning side.
21/3919. Josh Beltz - athlete - A member of the Australian men’s hockey team. The defender has 33 Kookaburra caps, scoring three goals. He was part of the 2016 Champions Trophy gold-winning side.
18. Michael Wagg (1972) - engineer - Rhodes Scholar (1978), currently works as a telecommunications consultant for PLUS ES in Sydney. He studied electrical engineering at UTAS before travelling to the University of Oxford to complete a doctorate in telecommunications engineering. He previously worked for Optus as a director of competitive networks. Picture: LinkedIn
22/3918. Michael Wagg (1972) - engineer - Rhodes Scholar (1978), currently works as a telecommunications consultant for PLUS ES in Sydney. He studied electrical engineering at UTAS before travelling to the University of Oxford to complete a doctorate in telecommunications engineering. He previously worked for Optus as a director of competitive networks. Picture: LinkedIn
17. David Close (1995-96) - geologist - graduated from UTAS in 2000 with honours in geophysics and was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship (2001) where he studied marine geology and geophysics on the continental margin of East Antarctica. He now works in onshore new ventures for Santos Limited.
23/3917. David Close (1995-96) - geologist - graduated from UTAS in 2000 with honours in geophysics and was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship (2001) where he studied marine geology and geophysics on the continental margin of East Antarctica. He now works in onshore new ventures for Santos Limited.
16. Colin Dean - performer - well-known actor and entertainer whose stage credits include Billy Elliot, Once, Love Never Dies, Muriel’s Wedding. Picture: Tony Gough
24/3916. Colin Dean - performer - well-known actor and entertainer whose stage credits include Billy Elliot, Once, Love Never Dies, Muriel’s Wedding. Picture: Tony Gough
15. Colin Garland - athlete - North Hobart and Tassie Mariners footballer who was drafted at No.46 in the 2006 NAB AFL Draft and went on to play 141 games for Melbourne. He retired at the end of 2017. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE
25/3915. Colin Garland - athlete - North Hobart and Tassie Mariners footballer who was drafted at No.46 in the 2006 NAB AFL Draft and went on to play 141 games for Melbourne. He retired at the end of 2017. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE
14. Cassie Xintavelonis - perfomer - dancer, actor, director, choreographer and producer who also worked as the acting coach to the children in the Lion King in Melbourne and Shanghai. Picture: Stewart Allen
26/3914. Cassie Xintavelonis - perfomer - dancer, actor, director, choreographer and producer who also worked as the acting coach to the children in the Lion King in Melbourne and Shanghai. Picture: Stewart Allen
13. Abhishek Sharma (1998) - ophthalmologist - Dux of Elizabeth College in 1998 and Tasmania’s Rhodes Scholar in 2006. He studied medicine at UTAS and now works as a specialist in both medical and surgical retinal eye conditions at the Queensland Eye Institute. He is the author of “Mindmaps in Ophthalmology” published through CRC Press. Picture: Queensland Eye Institute
27/3913. Abhishek Sharma (1998) - ophthalmologist - Dux of Elizabeth College in 1998 and Tasmania’s Rhodes Scholar in 2006. He studied medicine at UTAS and now works as a specialist in both medical and surgical retinal eye conditions at the Queensland Eye Institute. He is the author of “Mindmaps in Ophthalmology” published through CRC Press. Picture: Queensland Eye Institute
12. Melissa Carlton - athlete - A paralympian who was born in South Africa and educated in Hobart. She was born without a right leg and obtained her first artificial leg at the age of one. She is a champion swimmer who won nine medals at Paralympic Games in 1996 and 2000. She won gold in 1996 in the 400m freestyle and the 4x100 metres freestyle relay. She is an alderman with the Glenorchy City Council. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES
28/3912. Melissa Carlton - athlete - A paralympian who was born in South Africa and educated in Hobart. She was born without a right leg and obtained her first artificial leg at the age of one. She is a champion swimmer who won nine medals at Paralympic Games in 1996 and 2000. She won gold in 1996 in the 400m freestyle and the 4x100 metres freestyle relay. She is an alderman with the Glenorchy City Council. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES
11. Bianca Langham-Pritchard - athlete - played 136 games for the Hockeyroos (37 goals) in a career that included 1998 World Cup and Commonwealth Games gold medals and a 2002 Commonwealth Games bronze.
29/3911. Bianca Langham-Pritchard - athlete - played 136 games for the Hockeyroos (37 goals) in a career that included 1998 World Cup and Commonwealth Games gold medals and a 2002 Commonwealth Games bronze.
10. Lila Landowski - neuroscientist - 2015 Premier’s Young Achiever of the Year and a finalist for Young Australian of the Year in 2016. Lila is currently investigating stroke and nerve regeneration with the University of Tasmania School of Medicine.
30/3910. Lila Landowski - neuroscientist - 2015 Premier’s Young Achiever of the Year and a finalist for Young Australian of the Year in 2016. Lila is currently investigating stroke and nerve regeneration with the University of Tasmania School of Medicine.
9. Matthew Wells – athlete - A three-time Olympian who won gold for Australia in men’s hockey in Athens in 2004. He also has two bronze medals from the Sydney and Beijing games and two Commonwealth Games gold medals. He played 241 games for the Australia and was the only member of the Kookaburras to have played in each of the medal winning teams from Sydney to Beijing. He is now a high performance coach in Queensland.
31/399. Matthew Wells – athlete - A three-time Olympian who won gold for Australia in men’s hockey in Athens in 2004. He also has two bronze medals from the Sydney and Beijing games and two Commonwealth Games gold medals. He played 241 games for the Australia and was the only member of the Kookaburras to have played in each of the medal winning teams from Sydney to Beijing. He is now a high performance coach in Queensland.
8. Lionel Nichols (1999-2000) - lawyer - Rhodes Scholarship (2008) recipient where he studied international human rights law and international criminal law. He has worked on some of the biggest cases of our time, including the News of the World phone hacking case, the Rolf Harris case, and the blood diamond trial. Picture: YouTube/UTAS
32/398. Lionel Nichols (1999-2000) - lawyer - Rhodes Scholarship (2008) recipient where he studied international human rights law and international criminal law. He has worked on some of the biggest cases of our time, including the News of the World phone hacking case, the Rolf Harris case, and the blood diamond trial. Picture: YouTube/UTAS
7. Scott Bacon – politician - Labor MHA first elected to State Parliament in 2010. The son of former premier Jim Bacon, he was a member of Cabinet from 2011-14 and held the portfolios of Tourism, Hospitality and Veterans Affairs. He has been shadow treasurer since Labor lost the 2014 state election. Picture: MATT THOMPSON
33/397. Scott Bacon – politician - Labor MHA first elected to State Parliament in 2010. The son of former premier Jim Bacon, he was a member of Cabinet from 2011-14 and held the portfolios of Tourism, Hospitality and Veterans Affairs. He has been shadow treasurer since Labor lost the 2014 state election. Picture: MATT THOMPSON
6. Lisa Singh - politician - Was a state Labor member for Denison from 2006 to 2010, serving as Minister for Corrections, Consumer Protection and Workplace Relations. After losing her seat, she co-founded the Asbestos Free Tasmania Foundation and became its first chief executive. She has been a Labor Senator for Tasmania since 2010. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES
34/396. Lisa Singh - politician - Was a state Labor member for Denison from 2006 to 2010, serving as Minister for Corrections, Consumer Protection and Workplace Relations. After losing her seat, she co-founded the Asbestos Free Tasmania Foundation and became its first chief executive. She has been a Labor Senator for Tasmania since 2010. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES
5. Chris Webster - magistrate - 32 years experience as a lawyer in private practice and a partner in a Hobart legal firm. Joined the board of Community Based Support Tasmania in 2004 and was vice-president from 2011-17. He has been a Magistrate since 2006.
35/395. Chris Webster - magistrate - 32 years experience as a lawyer in private practice and a partner in a Hobart legal firm. Joined the board of Community Based Support Tasmania in 2004 and was vice-president from 2011-17. He has been a Magistrate since 2006.
4. Kristie Johnston - community leader - First elected to the Glenorchy City Council in 2011 and elected mayor in 2014. Had a series of high-profile run-ins with other aldermen and the council’s general manager culminating in the council’s dismissal in 2017. Was re-elected as Mayor in 2018. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES
36/394. Kristie Johnston - community leader - First elected to the Glenorchy City Council in 2011 and elected mayor in 2014. Had a series of high-profile run-ins with other aldermen and the council’s general manager culminating in the council’s dismissal in 2017. Was re-elected as Mayor in 2018. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES
3. Dr Elena Kelareva – Earned a PhD in computer science and is a product manager at Google. She is the mastermind behind Google Maps. Picture: Australian National University
37/393. Dr Elena Kelareva – Earned a PhD in computer science and is a product manager at Google. She is the mastermind behind Google Maps. Picture: Australian National University
2. Sue Hickey - businesswoman and politician - Lord Mayor of Hobart from 2014-18. Was elected to state parliament in 2018 and sensationally grabbed the position of Speaker on the first sitting day. She won the Miss Tasmania Quest in 1979 and won the Tasmanian Businesswoman of the Year award in 2007. Picture: RICHARD JUPE
38/392. Sue Hickey - businesswoman and politician - Lord Mayor of Hobart from 2014-18. Was elected to state parliament in 2018 and sensationally grabbed the position of Speaker on the first sitting day. She won the Miss Tasmania Quest in 1979 and won the Tasmanian Businesswoman of the Year award in 2007. Picture: RICHARD JUPE
1. David Walsh - businessman - A multi-millionaire gambler and founder of the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), which is now the most popular tourist attraction in Tasmania. Walsh’s next ambition is to build a luxury hotel at the Berriedale site. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
39/391. David Walsh - businessman - A multi-millionaire gambler and founder of the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), which is now the most popular tourist attraction in Tasmania. Walsh’s next ambition is to build a luxury hotel at the Berriedale site. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL
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