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.
Browse stories by:
Bruce Henry
Bruce Henry is an Emeritus Professor of Applied Mathematics at UNSW, where he served as Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics for the final nine years of his career, overseeing 70 academic staff and 10,000 students. Growing up on the Mid Coast, Bruce's love of numbers surfaced early — inspired by passionate teachers, he studied mathematics and theoretical physics, rising from lecturer to full professor over a decades-long career.
Dr. Alison McIntosh
Dr Alison McIntosh is the Chair of Taree Universities Campus and a passionate advocate for regional education. With a professional journey spanning corporate computing in Brisbane and Sydney, through to earning her PhD via distance education, Alison’s career has been defined by persistence and a meticulous attention to detail.
Narelle Campbell
Narelle Campbell’s remarkable career has spanned from high-pressure media roles to leadership in one of the world’s most isolated environments—Antarctica. As a former Station Leader for the Australian Antarctic Division, Narelle’s key to success has always been her ability to listen, observe, and ask the right questions.
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