Browse the Human Library

The Human Library is a growing collection of MidCoast people sharing their career journeys, challenges, and the values that guide them.

Each story is unique — and each one shows that there’s no single path to success. Whether you’re a student figuring out your next step or someone guiding others on theirs, we hope these stories spark curiosity, courage and connection.

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Works in Community Services, Works in Education, Works in Not-For-Profits, Employed, Volunteer, Studied at University Meredith Paige Works in Community Services, Works in Education, Works in Not-For-Profits, Employed, Volunteer, Studied at University Meredith Paige

Donna Ballard

Donna Ballard is the CEO of Taree Universities Campus, where she blends community connection with education leadership. She also volunteers at the Festival Coordinator for the annual Wingham Music Festival. Donna’s success has been built on her ability to reach out, ask for help, and build strong networks.

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Works in Academia & Research, Works in Education, Works in Not-For-Profits, Academic / Researcher, Consultant / Contractor, Studied at University Meredith Paige Works in Academia & Research, Works in Education, Works in Not-For-Profits, Academic / Researcher, Consultant / Contractor, Studied at University Meredith Paige

Janine Roberts

Janine Roberts is a community historian and educator who channels her lifelong passion for local and family history into her work with MidCoast Stories. With a background in teaching and university education, Janine brings determination, adaptability, and an insatiable drive for knowledge to everything she does.

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Works in Academia & Research, Works in Education, Works in Health, Academic / Researcher, Studied at University Meredith Paige Works in Academia & Research, Works in Education, Works in Health, Academic / Researcher, Studied at University Meredith Paige

Jessica Loughland

Jessica Loughland is a postdoctoral researcher investigating the human immune response to malaria—an infectious disease that disproportionately impacts the world’s most vulnerable. Driven by integrity and curiosity, Jessica has built a career around critical thinking, rigorous research, and big-picture questions.

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Many of our storytellers are also open to continuing the conversation — by email, over the phone, or even in person. If you'd like to connect with someone you've seen here, we’ll help you reach out