The Eagle Magazine 2024

Mrs Hayley Buckner (née Nugent) (Class of 1993) Director for Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft Hayley Buckner is an accomplished leader in international sales and global business development, making waves in the IT industry. She has worked across Europe, North America, Oceania and Southeast Asia, lending her expertise to many Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, Sony, Disney, Take 2 Interactive and Billabong. Hayley is also a certified executive business communicator from Cornell University, a live TV host and podcast guest. She is a passionate advocate for a growth mindset and lifelong learning. Dr Anojan Navaratnam (Class of 2001) Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon at Brisbane Urology Clinic and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Dr Anojan Navaratnam is one of the highest-volume robotic surgeons in Queensland, with over 500 robotic surgeries under his belt. He specialises in using robotic surgery to treat prostate, kidney and bladder cancers, making him a sought-after specialist by both patients and fellow urologists. In addition, he led the initiative to bring holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) to patients in Brisbane. Anojan’s dedication and innovative approach to patient care have positioned him as one of Queensland’s leading urological specialists. Walk 2024 Our Alumni are one of our greatest sources of pride. Every day, the JPC community draws inspiration from the achievements of our past students. The Alumni are role models across diverse disciplines and professions and serve as excellent mentors for our current students. Every year, we take great pleasure in acknowledging their contributions by inducting outstanding Alumni into the JPC Walk of Fame. This tradition allows us to share their stories and celebrate their successes. This year, we proudly welcome Mrs Hayley Buckner and Dr Anojan Navaratnam, who will join the esteemed list of Alumni whose plaques are displayed around the College. Nominate an Outstanding JPC Alumnus We are proud to celebrate our Alumni’s successes across diverse fields and professions: in business and government, through scientific and medical research, in athletics, humanities and the arts, and through contributions to global and local communities. Any community member or fellow Alumnus can make a nomination. To view the selection criteria and more details scan the QR code or visit: https://alumni.jpc.qld.edu.au/pages/walk-of-fame-nomination 50 WALK OF FAME 2024 51 JPC’S OLYMPIAN LEGACY 52 ON THE RISE - RECENT ALUMNI MAKING WAVES 53 CLASS OF 2022 REUNION 54 ALUMNI FEATURE STORY - FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS TO LIFELONG FRIENDS 55 ALUMNI FEATURE STORY - DR YVONNE WOO 56 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 58 BABY NEWS 59 MARRIAGES AND CONDOLENCES 60 THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 JPC COMMUNITY SPONSORS STAY CONNECTED of Fame Scan the QR code to rea d our Walk of Fame profiles . 50 THE EAGLE 2024