Testimonials
Please view the following testimonials for supporting evidence of my application.
Elle Phan
(The Couch Volunteer - The Couch International Student Centre)
Stacy is an exceptionally professional who approaches every task with a strong sense of dedication and seriousness. Her presence brings a positive energy to the team, fostering a vibrant and dynamic environment. Her remarkable skills as an MC highlight her versatility and adaptability. I feel really proud and lucky inviting her to be the part of this event. Undoubtedly, she is an invaluable asset to any team fortunate enough to have her onboard, truly a gem that shines brightly.
Nishadi Guruge
(Physiotherapist - Plena Healthcare)
Stacy is one of the most talented souls I’ve met in my career who has a golden heart with abundance of values. I first found her as a very cooperate team colleague as an Allied Health Assistant who stands with me in all situations and then I found the beautiful soul lies within her. Stacy is working on her best to make the lives of aged residents in our aged care facilities of regional Victoria better and she is doing a great job on international student’s welfare to make their life’s enlightened in the community. Everything is very optimistic when she is around and she is not just affable, she is more than that
Nathan Rowe
(Auxiliary Lieutenant
- The Salvation Army)
Stacy is a valued member of our team at The Lounge - international student’s Centre. Stacy is hard-working, shows great initiative and shows tenacity in everything she applies herself to. Stacy is kind and welcoming and has the ability to rally others around her to achieve a common goal. We are privileged to have her on the team.
Helen Nicholls-Stary
(Program Manager - The Lounge International Student Centre)
Stacy has been a tremendous supporter of The Lounge International Student Centre Geelong since we first connected via social media. Stacy has been able to work with the other Lounge International Student Ambassadors to create engaging and fun activities for The Lounge. On Thursday 1 June, Stacy coordinated the Cultural Exchange Night, where she arranged live musical performances, cultural presentations along with prizes and giveaways.
Working with the team she facilitated the social media posts to promote the evening and was the MC for the night. Stacy has a warm and social nature and is able to connect easily with international students which makes them feel comfortable at The Lounge. Her positive disposition has an influence on those around her and she can easily rally support and interest. Stacy can easily lead a team as well as step back and encourage others to get involved. She has boundless energy and is passionately committed to supporting international students. Stacy is an excellent role model for other international students and we believe she is a suitable candidate for the Victorian International Education Awards.
Rachel Waite
(Coordinator, Student Engagement
- Deakin University)
Stacy supported an event that I coordinated in March 2023, called the Fusion Festival (a Harmony Week celebration), by taking on the role of Master of Ceremonies (MC) for this event. Stacy demonstrated a significant commitment to this role by conducting a lot of preparatory work with her co-MC to ensure that she had a strong clarity of her role as MC, adding her own personal flare to the speaking notes provided, and conducting additional research on the cultural backgrounds of the music and activations displayed during the event – all of
which allowed her to serve as a confident and engaging MC on the day! Through her contributions to this role, Stacy demonstrated outstanding leadership, and a deep commitment to celebrating the cultural diversity of all Deakin students and we could not have asked for a better MC for this event! Thank you so much, Stacy!
Pooja Reddy Chelimela
(Mentor of DEAP
- Deakin University)
I have worked with Stacy since the start of her employment at DEAP and I have found Stacy to be a very energetic, fun and compassionate team member. Stacy is incredibly bubbly and approachable for regional students, which is evident in the number of students that converse with her on shifts.
While being fun and bubbly, Stacy is also adamant on encouraging students to take their time in long-term decision making. Stacy is known for promoting the concept of “Ikigai'', a Japanese concept that finds a middle ground between things that you enjoy and things you are good at. Students find learning about the Ikigai from Stacy as interesting and something they will consider. Overall, Stacy is a fantastic team member that supports students while also having fun with them.
Alice Cai
(Mentor of DEAP
- Deakin University)
Stacy is an amazing person to work with. She's always so lively and caring, and her energy never fails to brighten up the day. Her enthusiasm for helping others, especially student communities in regional suburbs of Victoria screams through the screen, and is so incredibly inspiring.
Sayine Hinipellage
(DeakinTALENT Ambassador
- Deakin University)
I had the pleasure of working with Stacy at DeakinTALENT, and I must say, she is an exceptional professional. Stacy’s dedication to her work is truly inspiring. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure that every task was completed with utmost precision and efficiency, and every international student feels connected and included while having on-campus experiences.
Not only is Stacy highly skilled in her field, but she also possesses a warm and supportive nature. Her infectious enthusiasm and positivity motivated us all to strive for excellence, and that is what makes her a great leader.
Trang Le
(Client - Fora Therapy)
Stacy is a very competent Allied Health Assistant in Paediatrics. She has an excellent enthusiasm, communication and problem-solving capacity whose passion is always driven by her desire to contribute to the community. At challenging times during sessions with my son, Stacy shows great patience and resilience - she never seems to give up on any kids she has worked with and that's exactly what has made her a great healthcare worker.
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​Whether through her problem-solving or endless energy to ensure the best delivery of her therapy sessions, Stacy has proven to my family that she is a great leader in leading the family-centred practice in Paediatrics and the progress of Nam’s therapy plan.