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Our ambassadors

Meet the ambassadors who are championing The Queensland Commitment across their communities.

Meet our TQC ambassadors

Through community outreach and insight, The Queensland Commitment (TQC) ambassadors play an integral role in identifying opportunities where UQ could help make a difference across Queensland. 

Our TQC ambassadors connect with like-minded peers Queensland-wide, are provided with speaking opportunities, and are invited to attend the TQC Summit at our St Lucia campus. 

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Kate Avery

Legal Practitioner Director at Kare Lawyers 
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts 1997

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Emeritus Professor Louise Hickson AM

Bachelor of Speech Therapy 1978, Bachelor of Speech Therapy (Honours) 1980, Master of Audiology 1986, Doctor of Philosophy 1995

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Mayor Tony Rayner

Mayor, Longreach Regional Council
Associate Diploma in Stock and Meat Inspection 1980

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Mayor Bruce Simpson

Mayor, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council

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Cr Julia Spicer OAM

Councillor, Goondiwindi Regional Council
Bachelor of Environmental Management 2001
Gatton Gold Medal 2025

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Cr Rebecca Vonhoff

Deputy Mayor, Toowoomba Regional Council 
Doctor of Philosophy 2012

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Dr Dimity Dornan AO

Founder and Director of Hear and Say 
Diploma of Speech Therapy 1964, Bachelor of Speech Therapy 1976, Doctor of Philosophy 2011
UQ Alumnus of the Year (created by Alumni Friends) 2011

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Peter Dornan AM

Physiotherapist and freelance writer
Diploma in Physiotherapy 1967

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Dr Daryl Holmes OBE

Founder and former Managing Director 1300SMILES Limited
Vice-Chancellor's Alumni Excellence Award 2021
Bachelor of Dental Science 1987
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