Our Alumni

Dr Marcus Skinner AM is a specialist anaesthetist who has delivered care in some of the world’s most challenging environments – from Antarctica to post-tsunami Aceh.

His leadership roles across Tasmania’s health system, including Director of Anaesthetics and Intensive Care in Burnie, Director of Anaesthetics and then Clinical (Medical) Director of the Surgical and Perioperative Surgical Stream at the Royal Hobart Hospital, and Co-Chair of the Tasmanian Health Senate, have driven transformative improvements in patient care and health policy.

Internationally, Dr Skinner co-founded the Primary Trauma Care Course, training clinicians across over 80 countries in life-saving trauma management. His work in Vietnam, including the UTAS-Pistachio Project, has reduced road trauma mortality and morbidity.

Dr Skinner has recently been appointed as an Honorary Professor at Hanoi Medical University and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2018. Dr Skinner’s leadership embodies excellence, service and global impact. He continues to inspire the next generation of university graduates and global health leaders

Dr Helen Crowley is a distinguished global leader in biodiversity, sustainability, and nature-based solutions. With over 30 years’ experience across conservation, corporate sustainability, and climate finance, Dr Crowley has shaped international strategies that align business with ecological integrity.

Her work with the Wildlife Conservation Society in Africa and Madagascar, and her leadership at fashion-brand Kering, have transformed ethical sourcing and biodiversity integration across luxury brands. As Managing Director at Pollination, she continues to lead global conversations on nature finance, collaborating with institutions like the UN and World Bank to direct private investment into nature-positive solutions.

Dr Crowley’s influence spans advisory roles with NGOs, nature-tech startups, and global coalitions, and she actively mentors emerging leaders in sustainability. Her recognition as a Chevalier de l’Ordre National and one of Australia’s top 52 newsmakers highlights her international impact.

Dr Crowley exemplifies inclusion, respect, and excellence through her collaborative leadership, commitment to education, and advocacy for equitable conservation. Her visionary work continues to inspire and empower others to build a sustainable future.

Daniel Edwards is a nationally celebrated STEM educator whose innovative teaching is reshaping how young Australians engage with science and sustainability. As a teacher at Montello Primary and Parklands High School, Daniel creates immersive, real-world learning experiences that spark curiosity and empower students to become critical thinkers and problem-solvers. His excellence was recognised with the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching and a 2022 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award.

Beyond the classroom, Daniel is Founder and CEO of GreenSTEM Education, Tasmania’s first STEM-focused charity. Through initiatives like STEM Unlimited and GreenSTEM Schools, he equips educators and students – especially in regional and disadvantaged communities – with tools to tackle environmental challenges through science and technology. His mentorship and generosity have inspired a growing network of teachers to adopt inquiry-driven, sustainability-focused learning.

Daniel exemplifies the University of Tasmania’s values of curiosity, fairness, excellence, and sustainability. His commitment to STEM education, community, innovation, and environmental stewardship make him not only an outstanding educator but a role model for future University graduates.