Alumni resources
Webinars
Alumni webinars showcase the interesting lives and career journeys of CDU graduates, and offer professional development tips and tricks from people with real world experience. They've been where you are, and you can find their stories below.
Not in the textbook: Navigating the transition from university to corporate, with Robert Penaloza
Join CDU alumnus Robert Penaloza, class of 1995, CEO of Aberdeen Investments Thailand, and learn how to navigate the shift from university to the corporate world with practical insights from someone who’s been there.
Drawing on over 30 years of global leadership experience, Robert will share real-world advice on adapting to professional environments, building on your academic foundation, and developing essential workplace skills.
Not in the textbook: Being the only woman on site, with Sarah Brunton
Join CDU alumna Sarah Brunton, class of 2018 and 2020, as she shares her journey from remote electrical work camps to national industry leadership.
With over 20 years of experience, Sarah brings raw honesty, hard-won insight, and a powerful message about resilience, representation, and allyship in the trades.
Not in the textbook: Turning passion into impact, with Ryan Chapman
Join CDU alumnus Ryan Chapman, class of 2024, as he shares his journey from volunteer-led fundraisers to founding Yellow Dove Australia, delivering life-saving training and grassroots programs across Timor-Leste and Australia.
With over 16 years in the not-for-profit and community sectors, Ryan offers honest insight into building sustainable change, avoiding burnout, and staying grounded in purpose, not ego.
Not in the textbook: Balancing life and big dreams, with Zarah Tenorio-Ramoso
Join CDU alumna Zarah Tenorio-Ramoso, class of 2021, as she shares her powerful journey from studying while raising two kids, migrating, and working full-time, to earning First Class Honours in Law and being admitted to the NT Supreme Court.
Now a lawyer at ASIC, Zarah speaks candidly about building a career on your own terms, navigating migration, motherhood, and ambition, and why success doesn’t need to follow a set timeline.
Alumni e-newsletter
The CDU Alumni e-newsletter keeps you connected with CDU and the wider community. Here you can read current and previous editions of the e-newsletter.