Alumni Connections, Conversations and Insights
Frensham Fellowship is delighted to invite our community to the first Careers Networking Evening for 2025, a special opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, share professional experiences and explore diverse career journeys through an engaging panel discussion.
This event will feature an interactive Q&A forum with a panel of inspiring alumni. Whether you are just starting out in the workforce, making a career change or mentoring others, the evening promises valuable perspectives and the chance to build meaningful connections.
Event Details
6:00PM Wednesday 7 May 2025
MA Financial Group
Level 27 Brookfield Place
10 Carrington Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Alumni Panel
We are delighted to announce the following Old Girls will join the panel to speak of their experiences navigating their chosen career path.
Sally-Ann Crocker (East, 1989)
Airline Captain, Virgin Australia
Sally-Ann Crocker is currently a Captain with Virgin Australia, flying the Boeing 737—a role she was awarded in 2024 following over a decade with the airline. Her journey to the flight deck began with a Bachelor of Science (Aviation) at the University of Newcastle, completed in 1992, during which she also earned both her Commercial Pilot Licence and Flight Instructor Rating.
Before joining the commercial aviation world, Sally-Ann spent 16 years in the Royal Australian Air Force. Named Dux of No. 167 Pilots Course, she went on to command a range of aircraft including the Falcon 900 and the C-130E/H/J, and served as an instructor on the PC-9 turboprop—mentoring and shaping future RAAF pilots.
Sarah Farrell (Madigan, 2006)
Director and Principal GP, Sydney Women’s Wellness
Sarah Farrell graduated from The University of Sydney in 2014 with a Combined Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. She earned her Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in 2020.
Given her passion for women’s and children’s healthcare, Sarah completed the Sydney Child Health Program through the Sydney Children’s Hospital network and holds a certificate in Sexual and Reproductive health. She is an Antenatal Shared Care Provider through Royal North Shore Hospital and is currently training in Lactation and Neurodevelopment Care.
Bianca Tini Brunozzi (2013)
Human Rights Lawyer
Bianca Tini Brunozzi is a policy, advocacy and campaigns specialist, and human rights lawyer. Bianca contributes to the national advocacy and external affairs program of YWCA Australia – a leading national provider of gender-responsive housing solutions in Australia.
Bianca is also a member of the National Women’s Equality Alliance Policy & Advocacy Advisory Committee – a component of the National Women’s Alliances funded by the Federal Office for Women. Bianca’s strength is walking between the worlds of community and policy-making to ensure that the voices of women and gender-diverse people inform decision-making.
MC for The Evening
Merrilee Harris (Davidson, 1987)
Head of Careers, Frensham
Merrilee Harris holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business from RMIT, and a Graduate Diploma in Education from UNE (2007).
Her early career was in marketing, with roles across the philanthropic, publishing, and legal sectors. Since 2007, she has contributed extensively to Frensham in roles including HSIE teacher, Jamieson Coordinator, Director of the Jamieson Programme & Careers, and member of the Executive team. She currently serves as Head of Careers.
For any questions or more information, please contact Fellowship Coordinator, Charlotte Ostor, on fellowship@frensham.nsw.edu.au or on 02 4860 2119.