I grew up in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, multiple extended stops travelling around Australia in a caravan with my family, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Shoal Bay in NSW for my high schooling, Griffith NSW and currently in Canberra undertaking my studies! Living in Canberra from 2021-2024 has felt like home, having never lived in a city, I feel like the bush capital is a great mix of city life but endless opportunities to escape! Canberra has been fantastic to meet other rural students as well as opportunities in engaging in hobbies of mine such as AFL, cricket, hiking, golf and so many others!
Agriculture has always been a big part of my life, growing up in rural Victoria and with parents closely linked to the industry. Although life has taken me geographically around the country, agriculture has remained who I am as a person and what I aspire to achieve in my professional career. I am strongly passionate about sustainable agriculture, particularly in the water science spectrum as well as keen interests in international and domestic engagements between industries and markets in an increasingly globalised world.
Being awarded the Horizon Scholarship has been a great honour and I look forward to working with my industry sponsor, CRDC, through engagements such as work experience and mentorships. I hope to really utilise my industry connections in gaining a further understanding in the science, RD&E, and leadership aspects of agriculture. I can only anticipate how beneficial this scholarship will be in progressing my professional development in the industry as well as discovering more about who I aspire to be in the workforce following my tertiary studies. I look forward to what the future brings!