Introducing Jen Chiu - Head of Alumni

Hi everyone,

I am excited to be a part of the Newcomb Secondary College team this year. I came on board in March to establish Newcomb’s Alumni Program and create a supportive community of ex-students to benefit our school.

I’m employed by a not-for-profit organisation called Ourschool to work here at Newcomb on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and at Western Heights College on Thursdays and Fridays. Thank you to everyone who has made me feel welcome.

Prior to Ourschool, I worked in the community relations department at The Geelong College, doing things like newsletters, social media, photography and graphic design. Their alumni community has a long tradition of supporting their school, going back almost 100 years. While we’re just at the start of our alumni journey, I know that Newcomb will have many past students willing to help us too. We just have to find them!

Outside of work, I am passionate about volunteering. You’ll usually find me doing some sort of community service or organising events or fundraisers with a group called Otway Rotaract. Volunteering not only helps others, it also does wonders for your mental health, self-esteem and looks great on a CV.

I’m looking forward to meeting many more staff and students, and creating opportunities for alumni to pass on their wisdom to students in the near future.

Ms Chiu