BCAA Committee

I have been BCAA President for three years and I’m keen to help Burgmann further enhance its vibrant, egalitarian culture and ensure that the alumni stay connected to the College. I’ve been lucky enough to attend three great universities and understand the need to establish a long-term perspective on ensuring our alumni stay connected to the college and also that fundraising is focused on capital expenditure, bursary schemes and things that will make Burgmann stand out as the place to be.

I also have been the member of a number of industry and charity boards and have worked in both government and business. I have broad perspective on what is required for the Alumni President position. I am keen to continue to ensure that we have an active BCAA Committee and work to find a range of ways for the alumni to get involved in College activities.

Robyn Byrne OAM was at Burgmann College from 1973 to 1978. She studied a BA, worked at 2XX and on Woroni as a student. She then worked for the APS for 34 years. She was also on the board of Inner South Community Health Service for 30 years and South Port Legal Service for 10 years. 

In 2009 she received an OAM for services to the South and Port Melbourne community. She served on the Council of the Australian Institute of International Affairs for 12 years. She is currently a member of UN Association of Australia Women’s Committee and the National Council of Women Victoria. She is a member of the Presbyterian Ladies College OCA Committee and has been on the Burgmann College Council for 3 years.

Burgmann alumnus Paul Fitzgerald (2016-2018) is a management consultant who studied a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy & Economics (ANU, 2019). Paul is an experienced advisor to Commonwealth department senior executives, providing implementation strategy for large-scale digital transformations and governance advice for their associated Boards and Steering Committees. 

As Vice-President BCAA since 2019, Paul has provided support and advice on initiatives such as the 50 Year Anniversary, BCAA Constitution re-draft, and regional alumni events (Sydney and Melbourne Get-Togethers). One of Paul’s most memorable experiences in his time as a resident was winning the Daley Cup against John’s in 2016.

Charley Ellwood is the 2025 BRA President and a recipient of the CAS Hawker Scholarship. Charley is studying Politics, Philosophy, Economics/ Public Policy at the ANU, and works as Government Relations and Public Affairs Adviser in the Private Sector. Charley is also a Board Director for a Not-for-profit organisation aiming at improving access to tertiary education across Australia and sits on the Student Representative Committee of the ANU Students Association. 

Charley sits on the Board of Management at Burgmann and is strongly passionate about the values and supportive environment we have here at Burgmann College. Charley has been involved in various aspects of life at Burgmann College and has become a leader within the community. Charley is looking forward to his final year Burgmann and is thrilled at the prospect of leading a community that has been instrumental in making his time at Burgmann so special.

Alex attended Burgmann College from 2016-2018. Whilst at college he was Men's Officer in his second year, and RA in his final year. Alex studied a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics and worked at the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet as a behavioural economist. 

Alex became College Dean of Burgmann at the beginning of 2023, Deputy Principal in July 2023 and was recently appointed Principal, in January 2024. 

Amelia joined the Burgmann community in February 2016 and was a dedicated Deputy and Acting Principal, living on site with her family until May 2021 when she was appointed as Director of Advancement. As Deputy and Acting Principal Amelia helped shaped Burgmann College through her strategic thinking, strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships. Amongst many achievements, Amelia led the reopening of the College after the pandemic closure in 2020. Furthermore, Amelia led the College's development of our inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan. 

As Director of Advancement Amelia leads the College's Alumni & Friends and Advancement Programs. Amelia is focused on building a strong connection with and amongst our alumni community and on future-proofing the College to ensure it's valuable residential experience thrives into the future.

Originally from a grazing property near Hay NSW, Fiona Nixon is the proud mother of 2 daughters, Harriet and Alicia. Fiona was introduced to the Burgmann College community in 2015 by her eldest daughter Harriet. Since Harriet’s passing in 2016, the Nixon family remains closely engaged with the Burgmann community. 

Fiona has lived and worked in regional and remote areas across Australia. Community service is a hallmark of the Nixon family, who are proud supporters of Burgmann College, batyr and Civic 2 Surf at ANU, Petrea King Quest for Life Foundation, Geelong Grammar School, and the Australian Honours. An experienced Private Secretary to Members of Parliament, Fiona and husband Ralph live on a property at Moss Vale NSW where she has established her business, Fiona Nixon Flowers. Fiona is a passionate advocate for bringing communities together and facilitating events, publicity and promotion.

After studying a BA at ANU/Burgmann Andrew worked in corporate roles in the computer industry and later, telecommunications. He retrained twice along the way, first in information science, and later in law, following an interest in the challenges of technology contracts, and recognising emerging market opportunities for combined skillsets.

His present role is in strategic ICT procurement in the public health sector. Andrew was the Vice President of the Burgmann Residents' Association (BRA) in the year that the residents' association elected its first female president, Bronwyn Young (1978). Andrew is a mentor to current residents as part of the Burgmann Alumni Mentoring program.

Ashoor was born in Fiji and grew up throughout various parts of rural NSW.  He holds a Master of Public Policy and Management from Monash University, a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from ANU, where he studied as a Hawker Scholar at Burgmann College. 

He has held various positions in the private, not-for-profit and public sectors. This included living and working across various parts of Australia including rural, regional, remote and outback areas in QLD, NT and NSW. He currently works as a consultant and is researching Local Government and First Nations Peoples in New South Wales.

I am delighted to make a contribution to Burgmann College as an ordinary member of the College’s Alumni Association Committee. 

I was a resident of Burgmann College for four years (1993-1996).  I have endeavoured to maintain contact with the College, including as a mentor for College law students as part of the Burgmann Alumni Mentoring (BAM) program.  I am a Canberra-based lawyer, practising as a barrister at Blackburn Chambers working predominantly in commercial litigation. I have various previous board and committee experience, and I am currently a member of the ACT Law Society’s Professional Ethics Committee, the ACT Bar Association’s Continuing Professional Development Committee, a Director of Blackburn Chambers’ governing board, and a mentor and ‘subject matter expert’ in legal ethics and civil litigation at the College of Law (ACT). 

My academic qualifications are: Master of Laws specialising in Government and Commercial Law (ANU) (2005), Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (ANU) (1999), Bachelor of Laws (ANU) (1998) and Bachelor of Arts (ANU) (1996).

Hailing from Rockhampton, Lachlan Moulds attended Burgmann from 2020 to 2024. Despite the interruptions caused by Covid-19, he was actively engaged in college life socially and through both IAC and ISO competitions and groups. Additionally, Lachlan engaged in Civic2Surf as the Social Media officer and as the Secretary for the Regional, Rural and Remote Students Society whilst at ANU, with a strong drive towards mental health awareness as well as working with the Regional, Rural and Remote community both at Burgmann and ANU.

Since graduating from his Bachelor of Music in 2023, Lachlan has commenced further study in the form of a Masters of Secondary Teaching at the University of Queensland. On top of his studies, Lachlan works at Brisbane Grammar School in Boarding where he continues to foster connection and strong relationships within a community, something he wishes to continue as a member of the Burgmann Alumni Community.