The HMSA
Careers Day

BIOs:

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ALLIED HEALTH:

DIMITRI CHRISOULIS B. ExSc - Personal Trainer

Dimitri has a passion for fitness. This inspired him to pursue an Exercise Science degree at University. Through this program, he gained expertise in Human Physiology, Biomechanics, and Nutrition, which he used to develop his physique for athletic pursuits. This experience deepened his enthusiasm for training and nutrition, to the point where he decided to help others achieve their fitness goals by becoming a Personal Trainer and Coach. He is currently undertaking a Masters in Physiotherapy so that he can begin assisting those with chronic related issues as well as rehabilitate individuals with injuries.

ASPASIA DUKAS  B.Pharm - Pharmacist, Founder and Director of Dukasa Compounding Pharmacy.

Aspasia graduated from Monash University, Parkville with a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 2010. She gained extensive experience in several compounding pharmacies throughout Victoria before she founded and opened her own pharmacy at 22 years of age, on High Street Armadale in Melbourne. The pharmacy has been in operation for 12 years and is now one of the largest compounding pharmacies and cannabis dispensaries in Australia, with over 40 team members. 

 

In their onsite laboratory, Dukasa hand makes custom medications for patients, across multiple disciplines including dermatology, paediatrics, pain, anti-ageing, cannabinoid, cosmetic and general medicine. Aspasia is also a consultant for global companies such as La Roche Posay, publicly listed ASX companies and has collaborated on Research and Clinical Trial projects with major universities around Australia.  

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​Aspasia specialises in formulating, developing, bench testing and compounding medicines that are Australian-firsts, and inspires generations of pharmacists around Australia to be innovative in their approach to practising pharmacy. 

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DEMI CHARALAMBOUS B.Health Sci, M.Physio - Physiotherapist, Founder and Director of The Baby Physio

Demi is a Paediatric Physiotherapist who graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Physiotherapy. She began her career in public health at the Alfred Hospital in general medicine and rehabilitation. She then gained extensive experience working in special schools working with children with a range of complex needs. From there, she primarily worked in paediatric private practice. 

Demi now runs her own private practice specialising in paediatric physiotherapy, predominantly working with newborns to 5 year olds. As a mother of two, she deeply understands the challenges of parenthood and therapy, bringing a compassionate and patient-centered approach to her work. 

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Demi also has a social media following/presence where she educates and provides support for parents on children's development, making her a trusted resource for families.

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PETER KYRIAKOULIS BPsych (Hons), MPsych, PhD - Clinical Psychologist, Director of Positive Psychology Centres

Every day, I help people lead happier, more meaningful lives. And I’ve been doing so for over 15+ years. I am the Director and Clinical Psychologist at Positive Psychology. My specialities include anxiety disorders, depression and complex trauma, personality assessment, neuropsychotherapy, positive psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy and more.

Although I joined Positive Psychology in 2007, my desire to help others started long before that. Since a young age, I’ve wanted to help people suffering from mental health problems. So in 1994, I pursued a Bachelor of Social Science at the Australian Catholic University. I then completed this degree with Honours at the University of Athens before returning to Australian shores in 2001, to earn my Masters in Clinical Psychology at the Australian Catholic University. Afterwards, I worked as a psychologist at La Trobe Community Services and then as the sole psychologist at a Private Practice in Hughesdale.

At Positive Psychology, I instil my family-oriented values into the practice. My client approach is accepting and focused on positive outcomes – with an overarching aim to help others live meaningfully and engage socially. My work has been published in the book Neuropsychotherapy Theoretical Underpinnings and Clinical Applications, as well as the publication of the paper 'The Diving Response as a treatment of Panic Disorder', Neuropsychotherapy Issue 47. In 2019 I completed both my PhD and a diploma in clinical hypnosis.

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PETER TSAMOURTZIS B.Orth, MHA - Orthoptist. Director of Business Operations at Ashwood Eye and ENT Centre. Research Assistant at Austin Hospital

Peter completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Orthoptics in 1996. Since then, he has worked at the Ygeia Hospital in Athens, the Footscray Eye clinic and the Meadownick Eye Clinic. Between 2004 and 2016, he successfully pursued a business career by investing in the Victorian rights to Essential Beauty (Beauty Franchise) with his wife Maria. He subsequently returned to Orthoptics but in a Managerial role capacity and has since been furthering his career in business management, having also completed a Masters of Health Administration at Monash University in 2023. He is currently the Business Manager for a busy practice, the Ashwood Eye and ENT centre in addition to pursuing ongoing research interests as a Research Assistant at Austin Hospital.

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ARTS, ACADEMIA, EDUCATION:

STAVROULA NIKOLOUDIS BA(Hons), MA, PhD - Lecturer and Coordinator, Greek Studies Program, La Trobe University

Dr Stavroula (Stephie) Nikoloudis is coordinator of La Trobe University’s Greek Studies program. She completed her BA (Hons) and Master's degrees at The University of Melbourne. She received her doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin in the United States, where she specialised in the Mycenaean Linear B script. This writing system reflects the oldest surviving form of the Greek language. She teaches and researches Greek language and society from Mycenaean to modern times. She is especially interested in questions of ethnic identity and cultural diversity, migration, language development and language education. She is a member of Pharos, a community-wide alliance aimed at revitalising Modern Greek in Victoria and Australia. 

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DR ANDONIS PIPEROGLOU PhD - Hellenic Senior Lecturer in Global Diasporas, University of Melbourne

Dr Andonis Piperoglou is the Hellenic Senior Lecture in Global Diasporas at the University of Melbourne. He holds a PhD in History from La Trobe University, has published extensively on Greek migration to Australia, and regularly contributes to public forums on matters related to histories of migration. His work explores how colonialism and migration share interrelated histories. Andonis is co-founder of the Australian Migration History Network, Vice President of the International Australian Studies Association, Fellow and Advisory Board Member at The Australian Centre, and mentor at the Greek Australian Society. At the University of Melbourne he teaches histories of migration and diaspora in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies. 

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MR KRISTINA RASPA M.Crim, M.Teach(Sec), M.Ed(Ldshp&Mgt)

​Kristian Raspa is the Director of Hellenism at St John's College. He holds a Master of Criminology, a Master of Teaching (Secondary), and a Master of Education (Leadership and Management) from the University of Melbourne. With over a decade of teaching experience, Kristian is dedicated to the promotion of Greek language and culture. His roles in community engagement and curriculum development have made significant contributions to various vibrant Hellenic programs across Victoria. Kristian's efforts have been instrumental in advancing Hellenic cultural initiatives, organizing significant cultural events, and inspiring students to connect with their heritage. His passion for education and Greek culture drives his mission to foster a deep appreciation for Hellenism within the community.

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DR CONSTANTINE ROUBOS B.DSc, BEd - Principal Pythagoras Greek School and Assistant Principal of Sholem Aleichem College

Dr. Constantine Roubos serves as the Assistant Principal of Sholem Aleichem College during the day and as Principal of Pythagoras Greek School, which operates after-hours. His passion for teaching Greek language and culture began at the age of 19 and has been unwavering since, aiming to foster students' connection to the broader Greek community and their pride in their heritage.

Originally trained in Dentistry, Dr. Roubos discovered his love for teaching while pursuing his dental studies. This newfound passion led him to acquire a Bachelor of Education following his dental degree. Whilst he continued teaching at Pythagoras Greek School, he began his day teaching career at Oakleigh Grammar. His leadership journey at Oakleigh Grammar included roles as Assistant Head of Junior School and later as Head of Middle School, where he successfully introduced the International Baccalaureate in the Middle Years.

Transitioning to Sholem Aleichem College, a secular Jewish day school, Dr. Roubos focused on gifted education before assuming his current role as Assistant Principal. Despite holding significant leadership positions, his dedication to classroom teaching has ensured that he continues to find joy and fulfillment in his work, feeling fortunate to have never truly "worked" a day in his life.

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AVIATION

CAPTAIN GEORGE KAILIS - Boeing 737 Training Captain Virgin Australia

Captain George Kailis began flight training in 1990, gaining his Commercial Pilots Licence in Perth. In 1998, he gained his Airline Transport Pilots Licence certification. He has worked in metropolitan, regional and remote areas around Australia gaining experience flying light aircraft, the SAAB 340 turbodrop and Boeing 737 aircraft. He has worked for Kendell Airlines (Ansett subsidiary) and he is currently working at Virgin Australia as a Training Captain where he teaches new pilots how to fly the Boeing 737 on domestic and international operations. He has been a Senior Base Pilot managing over 300 pilots in the Melbourne base, has been the elected Chair of the Virgin Pilot Council and was the Vice President of the Australian Federation of Air Pilots.   

He is about to start a new role with Boeing as an instructor and engagement pilot, and holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Melbourne Business School.  

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BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING

MANUEL TSIRMIRIS B.Bus (Accounting), CPA CA - MD of Accountancy Group

Entrepreneurial CPA & CA, Strategic Business Advisor and founder of Accountancy Group, Manuel has a wealth of experience in accounting and tax, management consulting, SMSF and tax planning. He is passionate about working with other entrepreneurs from SME to large privately-owned companies to assist with all facets of their accounting, tax and corporate finance requirements, assisting clients from inception to a sale to Private Equity & to ASX listed companies.

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BUSINESS: CONSTRUCTION, PROPERTY VALUATION, REAL ESTATE.

ALEX DIMOU B. Bus (Property), CPV, AAPI, MRICS, MBA, MAICD - Senior National Director of the Property Services Group, NAB

Alex is the Senior National Director of the Property Services Group at the National Australia Bank (NAB). He is responsible for the optimisation, management and balance of risk and governance across the multidisciplinary operation of NAB Valuations which is NAB’s solely owned valuation firm. Possessing over two decades of varied experience, Alex has worked in the banking and finance, advisory, property consulting and valuation industries, has run large and multidisciplinary teams, and successfully led transformational projects. In addition, his contribution extends to his role as a Board Director, Treasurer & Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee at Frontitha Care.

Alex holds a Senior Executive Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Business (Property), is a Certified Practising Valuer and Associate of the Australian Property Institute. Furthermore, he is a Chartered Valuation Surveyor and Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and has enhanced his leadership abilities and Business Process Management expertise with a Diploma of Management, Leader as Coach and Emotional Intelligence Certifications.

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PETER MERCOULIA BBCM, OAM - Co-Founder and Construction Director of Merkon Constructions

Peter has been in the construction industry for over 40 years, and is a co-founder and the Construction Director of Merkon Constructions. Merkon is a leading Melbourne-based commercial construction company that delivers high quality projects across all major sectors including health and aged care, mid- and high-rise residential, education, office, and general commercial.  Merkon currently employs approximately 30 staff across varying functions including project and site management, contract administration, and accounts and administration.  Peter remains actively involved and is responsible for delivery, oversight and management of Merkon’s complex projects.

Separately, Peter has established Vancorp Constructions – a smaller scale construction and consultancy firm based in Vanuatu which has been involved in numerous high-profile projects including construction of the Iririki Island Resort, and refurbishment of the Grand Hotel and Casino, and Le Lagon Resort. 

Peter and Merkon are strong supporters of the Greek Community and have previously been involved in the restoration (Stage 1) of the Evagelismos Church in East Melbourne.

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ROSS SAVAS - Managing Director at Kay & Burton

Having joined Kay & Burton in the mid-1990s, Ross is widely recognised as one of Australia’s most influential and capable leaders. Appointed as a Director in 2001 and Managing Director in 2014, Ross has demonstrated his skills as a strategic and creative leader in order to cement Kay & Burton's position as one of the most trusted real estate businesses in the world. Through his meticulous processes, attention to detail and passion for building meaningful relationships, Ross has established many of Australia's most successful and record-breaking campaigns. In an industry focused on property, Ross remains focused on people and believes that our ongoing success can be attributed to a continual investment in building enduring relationships with clients and colleagues.

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BUSINESS: ENTREPRENEURS

​​MELISSA PATERAS - Founder & CEO of Meleros Cosmetics

Melissa is the founder of Meleros Cosmetics, a start up e-commerce business that is now global. Meleros aims to empower women to feel confident, beautiful and bold. Meleros Cosmetics was created from Melissa's passion for both beauty and her Hellenic roots. All the products are Made in Greece as it was incredibly important to link the brand to the Greek Heritage. Meleros was launched on the day that the National Covid-19 lockdown was announced, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. 

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Furthermore, Melissa has proven sales and marketing track records from having worked with one of the world’s luxury Automotive brands, BMW Group Australia as well as her 10-year tenure at Chanel Group Australia as a State Executive. Working with a leading iconic luxury brand, further underscores her exceptional talent. In a role demanding exquisite attention to detail and a profound understanding of brand positioning, Melissa thrived, consistently delivering exceptional results. Her ability to cultivate a luxury customer experience, combined with her comprehensive knowledge of market trends, empowered her to forge lasting relationships and drive sales growth in a highly discerning market.

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BUSINESS: MARKETING:

KATERINA TSAMOURTZIS BCom, BA, MMktg - Head of Marketing & Communications, Woodards

Katerina is a brand marketing professional with extensive experience across retail, consumer goods and property industry.  She has worked for leading brands such as Westfield, Nintendo, and Colliers, as well as having her own consultancy for 8 years. Katerina has worked in all facets of marketing and given the evolving world of marketing, completed Master of Marketing in 2023.

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HOSPITALITY:

KATHY TSAPLES - Chef, Author, Owner: Sweet Greek

Kathy began her career in the Corporate world and after a long battle with Cancer decided to pursue her dream which was to create a space where she could showcase her culture, food and traditions. 

Kathy learnt to cook instinctively through her family. The Hellenic cuisine evokes memories she will cherish forever. Her food is a celebration of life!

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Kathy is the proud owner of Sweet Greek at Prahran Market and stands behind her two cookbooks: Sweet Greek and Sweet Greek Life. In 2016 she was awarded the winner of the HACCI Award for business excellence. Her vision is to share her love for food and the Hellenic culture.

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LAW:

Cr EMILY DIMITRIADIS B.Pharm, JD, LLM - Pharmacist, Lawyer, City of Darebin Councillor

Emily is a dedicated City of Darebin Councillor known for her unwavering commitment to justice and community betterment. She has a diverse professional background as a pharmacist, lawyer, and fitness professional. Emily brings a wealth of experience from various industries and interactions with people from all walks of life.

She champions strong healthcare and social services, focusing on intersectionality to promote inclusion and equality for everyone. Emily holds a Master of Laws and a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Monash University.

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FOTINI KYPRAIOS  B.A. LLB FGIA FCG (CS CGP) - Founder and Principal Lawyer, Prisma Legal 

Fotini is the Principal Lawyer of Prisma Legal, a commercial law firm, being one of only a handful of B Corp®️certified law firms in Australia using business as a force for good and practising law with purpose. Fotini has over 24 years’ experience as a strategic and trusted legal adviser and governance professional.

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Fotini’s extensive experience in litigation, management, commercial law and international investment tax and financial services has enabled her to develop expertise in commercial and corporate issues in a diverse range of contexts. Her priority is building lasting relationships with clients and looking beyond their technical legal needs to provide practical and strategic advice in the context of their business, personal and broader commercial goals.

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YIANNI ZAPARAS B.Com, LLB - Personal Injury Lawyer. Partner at Zaparas Lawyers.

Yianni Zaparas is one of Melbourne’s leading figures in personal injury law. With over twenty years of experience, he has a proven commitment to protecting the rights of injured workers and obtaining only the very best results for his clients. Yianni joined the family business in 2004 at a time when it had 10 employees. Fast forward to today, Yianni has the privilege of managing a business with 200 staff.

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As part of the leadership group of Zaparas Lawyers, one of Victoria’s leading personal injury firms (with a developing presence in Queensland), Yianni is involved in every case that comes through the door. Yianni does his utmost to ensure that each client is provided with the care and support they deserve during what may be one of the toughest times they will face.

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MEDIA/JOURNALISM:

FOTIS KAPETOPOULOS BA Hon., MA - Journalist for Neos Kosmos, Secretary of Independent Multicultural Media Australia, and head of Kape Communications Pty Ltd

Fotis is an English Language Journalist for Neos Kosmos, Australia’s leading Greek Australian masthead. Between 1993-2001, he was the director for Multicultural Arts Victoria He has worked for over 35 years in the arts, multicultural services, audience research, policy development and marketing. He was Victorian Premier Ted Bailleu’s Multicultural Media Adviser. Fotis was awarded an internship from the Smithsonian Institution, Washington and an Asialink Arts Management residency in Singapore, for the Arts Council and completed a PhD in multicultural media.

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MEDICINE:

DR JAMES DIMOU MBBS MBA PhD FRACS - Neurosurgeon, Director of Junior Surgical Training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital

James Dimou is a Neurosurgeon-Scientist, affiliated with the University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital, with subspecialty expertise in the clinical management and research of brain tumours. Having graduated from the University of Melbourne and then trained in Neurosurgery across several Australasian centres, he became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2017. He then spent a further two years in Canada undertaking clinical and research fellowships in Surgical Neuro-Oncology at the University of Calgary. His PhD was in translational research exploring molecular biology and therapeutic targeting of glioma stem cells. Furthermore, he recently graduated with a Senior Executive MBA at Melbourne Business School that has augmented James’s long-term aim of leading transformative research and innovation in Neuro-oncology.

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DR PAUL ELEFTHERIOU MBBS, B.Biomed.Sci, Dip.Surg.Anat, MHA, GAICD, FRACMA

Principal at Nous Group, International Management Consultancy

Dr Paul Eleftheriou is a Principal at Nous Group in Melbourne and is the CoLead for Digital Health and leads a lot of the hospital, medical research and Department of Health work for the firm. Paul has 12 years experience as a health service executive, most previously as Chief Medical Officer at Western Health, a multi-campus health network with a budget >$1 Billion. He has extensive experience across health administration, ranging from clinical governance and operations through to people management, higher education, clinical informatics, research and commercialisation, within the public and private sectors. Paul has a strong interest in health services research, having published several articles published in high-impact journals and was recently made Adjunct Professor at Victoria University. An educator for more than a decade, Paul has been invited to dozens of conferences and workshops as a presenter, facilitator and panellist. Paul was responsible for leading the development of major innovations during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the ‘McMonty’ Hood, the early phase of COVID Monitoring Pathways and the PPE program. 

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DR BEN FILIPOPOULOS B.Sc, MBBS - Cardiology Registrar & Research Fellow

Dr Ben Filipopoulos is a junior Doctor currently undergoing Physician training with the goal of specialty training in Cardiology. He completed a Bachelor of Science initially at the University of Queensland prior to completing his medical degree at Deakin University in Geelong. He has had a wide breadth of experience to date having worked across a number of specialty areas and is passionate about helping other junior colleagues find their own professional niches within their careers.​

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DR ARTHUR KOKKINIAS MBBS, FRANZCP 

Adult Psychiatrist, Secretary of HMSA

Arthur is an adult psychiatrist who graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1992 and completed his Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists  in 2000. He has worked extensively in the public and private sectors with a special interest in GP education and training. 

He has a public appointment at the Royal Melbourne Hospital - Inner West Area Mental Health Service. His private practice is in Richmond. His involvement in HMSA is with a view to strengthen links between medical professionals of Greek origin and to promote quality education within the profession and to the wider community especially to those with limited English skills.  

 

 

DR ATHINA PIRPIRIS B.Pharm, MBBS, MMed (Clin Epi), FRACS (Urol)

Urological Surgeon

Athina is a consultant Urological surgeon working predominantly through Eastern Health. Her sub-specialty interests are in functional urological issues eg. incontinence and prolapse. Athina graduated from medicine at the University of Sydney, trained in Urology throughout NSW and Victoria and obtained her Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2020. She is currently part way through her MBA and completing her PhD in the pelvic floor ultrasound assessment of males post prostatectomy.

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A/PROF MARINIS PIRPIRIS MBBS, BMedSc, GradDipEpidBiostat, MEpi, PhD, FRACS, FAOrthA

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Marinis is an Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing at the Epworth and Cabrini Hospitals and teaching at the University of Melbourne and the University of Notre Dame. He is a trustee of the AO Foundation, Chair of Community Development of the AO Trauma Asia Pacific Regional Board, Director of the Global Commission of Community Development in Trauma, co-Deputy Director of the Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council and Member of the Victoria State Surgical Subcommittee. He is also the Director of Regional Education in Trauma and Teaching in the Asia Pacific. He is a past Chair of the Victorian Branch of the AOA, past President of the Australian Orthopaedic Trauma Society, past president of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Trauma Society and past Chair of Orthopaedics at Cabrini Hospital. He is the current Treasurer of the Greek Community of Melbourne, past Chair of Alphington Grammar School and past Steering Committee Mentorship Chair of the AO Foundation. He has a passion for teaching and mentoring and helping students achieve their very best.

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SCIENCE:

A/PROF THEO MANTAMADIOTIS - Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, The University of Melbourne

A/Prof Theo Mantamadiotis is a lecturer in the Bachelor of Biomedicine & Bachelor of Science degrees, and also head of the Brain Cancer Biology Laboratory, in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, at The University of Melbourne. He previously worked at the German Cancer Research Center, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and as a Marie Curie Fellow at the University of Patras, Greece. He has a passion for exploring how the brain develops and functions in health & disease. His main research focus is to understand how healthy cells become cancer-causing cells & how different cell types, including immune cells, function in brain tumours. Understanding how these cells function will pave the way toward developing novel ways to kill cancer cells and improve the therapy for patients with brain cancer.

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DR BETTY EXINTARIS B.Sc (Hons), PhD, GCHE - Associate Dean Learning & Teaching, Associate Dean Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

​Dr Betty Exintaris is a urology researcher by training and a passionate, dedicated and innovative educator with over 20 years teaching experience in higher education. In her academic career Betty has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to improving the overall student experience through the development of teaching resources, training and engagement programs and embedding skills in undergraduate curriculum. Her contributions have been recognised both nationally and internationally through multiple awards, grants and invited conference presentations. She has been voted Lecturer of the Year 11 times.

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IT & ENGINEERING:

DION KOUSKOURIS - BSc, MMtronEng - Software Engineer at Telstra

Dion Kouskouris is a Software Engineer at Telstra, where she collaborates to design, build, and deliver innovative software products and solutions that enhance customer experiences. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Mechatronics Engineering from The University of Melbourne. Studying Mechatronics Engineering has empowered Dion to find solutions to mechanical, electrical, and software problems. At Telstra, Dion leverages her skills in cloud computing, API development, backend development, and various programming languages, tools, and frameworks.

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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS:

CON KALAMARAS - Musician, Composer, Events Producer

Con Kalamaras is a Melbourne-based musician, events producer, and composer. His passion for Greek music has inspired him to produce music events and festivals, tour around Australia, Europe, UK, and Japan.He has composed music for film and performs in various ensembles in Melbourne. He loves to work with like-minded people who share his passion for world music. Co-founder and Artistic Director Melbourne Rebetiko Festival, and Co-founder and Director of Greek Fringe and runs the highly successful Melbourne Rebetiko Jam. Has worked in the music industry for over 25 years , including APRA/AMCOS ( Music Royalties), PBS FM Marketing and Events Manager, 3MBS Classical Radio -Business Development Manager. Con currently works at the University of Melbourne in Events and Partnerships at Melbourne Connect. Outside of music loves spending time with his family, reading, traveling, and discovering rare records.

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DIMITRIOS KOTSIANIS - Motion Artist

Dimitrios Kotsianis is a creative artist who is also lucky to be a first generation Greek Australian. He is currently working as a Motion Artist at Weta FX in Melbourne after having previously worked both in Adelaide at the beginning of his VFX/Animation career. To complement his occupation, he is a hobbyist and a bit of a gamer, as he enjoys the act of making things with his own hands and experiencing the virtual world. Lastly, his background and culture are very important to him since being Greek Australian gives him not only the opportunity to experience and appreciate the aspects of life that were brought over from Greece, but also allows him to share those aspects with friends and people of other cultures.