Dr Pallave Dasari studied a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management to be better equipped to address the challenges to translating research outcomes.

A Research Development Coordinator at the Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Pallave couples the skills she has gained from her Master's degree from CMU-A with her PhD in Philosophy from Flinders University of South Australia and scientific background to further advance her career. With over 22 scientific publications, Pallave was inducted into the inaugural "Superstars of STEM" program by Science and Technology Australia (STA) in 2017.

Jonathan Teubner completed his Master of Science in Public Policy and Management at CMU-A, graduating with High Distinction in 2018. He also holds an MBA, a Masters in Business Law and a Bec (Hons) from the University of Adelaide.

Jonathan has over 20 years of experience in Analytical, Commercial and Strategic Development roles across the Australian infrastructure industry, primarily focused on natural gas but with a deep understanding of electricity and alternative energy technologies. He currently holds the position of Manager, Economic Regulatory Development with the Australian Rail Track Corporation.

Helen Galindo pursued her Master of Science in Public Policy and Management and graduated from CMU with Distinction in 2019. Helen also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy from Leeds Metropolitan University. She also has a Diploma of Government (Occupational Health and Safety) and is a Fellow at the Australian College of Physiotherapy.

Helen is currently the Manager, Health & Safe Workplaces with the Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment. She is responsible for shaping strategies that deliver sector-wide healthy and safe workplaces and appropriate responses to work injuries. Helen is committed to increasing understanding of what makes work good and translating this into WHS and human resources strategy to improve our working lives.

In 2016, Michael Guy was awarded the Downer Rann scholarship to pursue his Master of Science in Public Policy and Management. He also holds a Master of Urban and Environmental Planning degree from Griffith University in Queensland.

Michael graduated from CMU-A in 2020 and has since moved on to the SA Housing Authority, where he is a Senior Planner within the Affordable Housing Team. “Strategic planning and policy skills developed at CMU have been highly relevant to my Senior Planner role, where I am required to develop strategies to address critical housing affordability issues in South Australia,” he says.

Dr Samantha Stark completed her Master of Science in Public Policy and Management, in 2017 with a High Distinction. Samantha also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Adelaide and a Bachelor of Biotechnology (1st Class Honours) from Flinders University of South Australia.

She is currently the Coordinator, National health and Performance Assessments with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory. Prior to this, Samantha was the Head of the National Referral Laboratory (SA Pathology), Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Adelaide.

A registered psychologist, Susan Heinrich pursued her Master of Science in Public Policy and Management, where she graduated with High Distinction in 2019. She also holds a Masters of Psychology (Clinical) and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Honours) from Finders University in South Australia, and a Graduate Diploma of Psychology from Charles Sturt University.

Susan has previously worked as a senior psychologist for the Department for Education and Child Development (Employee Psychology and Wellness Team) for the SA government. Susan is also the owner of a private practice, where she now works full-time.