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Chris Mein
Chris Mein is the Viticulturalist (Vineyard Manager) at Longview Vineyard, where he gets to perfectly blend his interests in science and agriculture. He is constantly evolving his methods to improve vine and soil health with a focus on biodiversity and sustainability.
Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin AO
Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin AO is a former Senior Consultant Physician at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and former Dean of Medicine and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Adelaide, as well as a respected pharmacology educator, mentor, researcher and academic leader.
Dr P Raymond Begg AO
Dr P Raymond Begg AO was an Orthodontic pioneer and Australia’s most celebrated dentist. He opened the first orthodontic practice in Adelaide and joined the University of Adelaide as the first lecturer in orthodontics. The P R Begg Museum was officially opened in 2022 to celebrate his work, which revolutionized orthodontic diagnosis and treatment with a new technique for straightening teeth.
Dr Sherry Dezvarei
Dr Sherry Dezvarei has enjoyed a lifelong love for science, especially chemistry. The skills she honed during her PhD in Chemistry assisted her in gaining incredible opportunities to work in the pharmaceutical, wine and cosmetic industries.
Helen Connolly
Helen Connolly was appointed South Australia’s inaugural Commissioner for Children and Young People in 2017. She works to ensure children feel safe, included and protected, and have opportunities to participate in their community while feeling hopeful about their future.
Tobin South
Data scientist alum Tobin South is currently a PhD candidate at MIT on a Fulbright Future Scholarship at the MIT Media Lab. He researches cutting edge security tech for frontier Artificial Intelligence systems and works with some of the largest tech companies on understanding security and privacy for the future of AI.
Ida Adora Ismail
Ida Adora Ismail is the youngest female CEO in Malaysia’s aviation history. Her company, Systematic Aviation Services (SAS), was founded by her late father Ismail Asha'ari in 1992. She stepped up to the leadership in early 2020, at just 27 years old.
Professor John McNeil AO
John McNeil AO is a public health researcher whose contributions to medical research have resulted in some 600 publications and more than 43,000 citations, secured more than $150 million in competitive funding and have changed the landscape of research into chronic disease, preventive health, and healthcare quality. An exemplary leader, teacher and researcher, John was awarded a Distinguished Professorship from Monash University in 2017 and a Distinguished Alumni Award by the University of Adelaide in 2022.
Louisa Rose
Louisa Rose is Head of Sustainability and Brand Ambassador for Yalumba, where she has worked since 1992, including 17 years as Head of Winemaking. Since her teen years helping on her own family vinyard, Louisa has brought a philosophy of fine wine, innovation and sustainability to her successful career as one of South Australia's celebrated winemakers.
Randolph Brazier
Randolph Brazier is the Global Head of Clean Power Systems at HSBC and on the board of the World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders Programme. Now living in London, he is passionate about improving and deploying the real-world solutions and innovative technologies that can truly address climate change.