Staff Meet our staff who have inspired others to do well and achieve excellence. English teacher extraordinaire Vietnam-born Le Son Thanh was VU’s first offshore student to complete a PhD in Australia. Lessons in history VU lecturer Gary Foley is a renowned Aboriginal activist, writer, historian and performer. Working for women Author of Menopause for Dummies, Lily Stojanovska, is a passionate lecturer in Biomedical and Clinical Science at VU. Leading by endeavour Associate Professor (Engineering and Science) Dr Iwona Miliszewska is VU's first Endeavour Executive Award winner. In sync with time Associate Professor Gerard Kennedy is a world-renowned chronobiologist and psychologist. Sporting a passion Grant Rowe went from TAFE to degree studies, inspiring his students to do the same. Engaging role model VU graduate & staff member Elleni Bereded-Samuel was recently named one of the 100 most influential African Australians.