Alumni

Sr. Cathy Solano is a Sister of Mercy whose life and ministry embody a profound commitment to education, advocacy, and global solidarity. Beginning her vocation as a school teacher in Australia, she soon extended her reach beyond national borders, serving communities around the world. Her international mission has included training teachers in Pakistan, advocating for justice and human rights in Uganda, and coordinating educational initiatives in Sudan. Sr. Cathy has also brought her voice to the global stage, representing critical causes as a delegate to the United Nations. Her work reflects a deep dedication to empowering others, interculturality and promoting compassion through action.

From an early age, Virginia knew she wanted to serve her country, and joined the Australian Army straight out of school. A celebrated career spanning 3 decades, Warrant Officer Class One Virginia Morris, OAM has been posted throughout Australia including operation Bushfire Assist and COVID19 Assist and deployed internationally to Bougainville as a peacekeeper, and Afghanistan where she coordinated over 3000 aeromedical evacuations. Virginia was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2021 for displaying outstanding leadership, inspirational mentorship, and relentless promotion of Army values. Appointed Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Australian Division in 2026, Virginia has achieved the second highest Australian Army rank.

Krstel, a proud Kija and Jaru woman, is an Australian Rules footballer known for her strong presence in the midfield. She was first drafted by the Melbourne Demons in 2019 and later joined the West Coast Eagles. In 2023, she was honoured with the Best Club Person award. Krstel also showcased her cultural pride and creativity by designing the 2021 Indigenous guernseys for the Melbourne Demons AFLW team, and for the Melbourne Storm. Her dedication to sport, integrity, and fair play was evident early on - she was appointed as Sports Captain in her final year of school.

Annastasia’s interest in engineering began at Mercy College where her passion for STEM paved the way to a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) at RMIT . After graduating, Annastasia commenced work as a Graduate Engineer at John Holland where she has gained valuable experience within the Rail Systems and Civil Delivery Teams on several projects including Victoria’s Level Crossing Removals. She will step into the role of Site Engineer at John Holland in 2026 and looks forward to pursuing senior and managerial roles in the future.