Life beyond Radford
Leigh BURGESS
Class of 1988
OCCUPATION
Lab Manager-School of Earth Atmosphere & Environment-Monash University
Lives
MELBOURNE, Australia
Attendance at radford
Years 10-12
House
Boronia
Education
- Masters, Griffith University, Environmental Engineering, 2008-2010
- Bachelor Degree, Southern Cross University, Applied Science (Natural Resource Management), 1998-2001
Work history
- School of Earth, Atmosphere & Environment, Monash University, 2016-Present
- Energy Auditor, Mobius, 2013-2016
- Regional Coordinator, Philippines, UNICEF, 2012-2013
- Water Engineer, Haiti, American Red Cross, 2011-2012
- Consulting Engineer, Government of Maldives, 2009-2011
- Water Engineer, Sri Lanka, Maldives, American Red Cross, 2006-2009
- Water Enginner, Sri Lanka, International Red Cross, 2005-2006
- A Grade Electrician, 1992-1998
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What does life look for you now?
Settled in Melbourne with my partner and 4 children, living in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.
I manage the Climatology Lab at Monash University and provide tech support to post grad and academic staff.
Loving Life !
Tell us what you are passionate about?
Climate Change, Domestic Sustainability
When you were young, what were you hoping to be when you grew up?
I just wanted to make it past 21.
What is your favourite Radford moment?
Travelling to the Solomon Islands.
Do you have a particular role model or inspirational figure from Radford or now?
Some of my close friends at Radford were the most inspirational people in my life.
How easy was it to decide what to do in life?
My career took the path of a car swerving down the road.
Once you start listening to yourself it becomes easier.
What do you know now, that you wish you'd known when you were at Radford?
That I was dyslexic
What advice do you have for current students?
Relax...take deep breaths...there is plenty of time.
