Ten alumni. Five fields of expertise. Countless achievements. During OHA Week, we celebrated ten outstanding young alumni whose careers, contributions and passions are shaping the world around them. Meet the remarkable individuals forging their own paths and making a difference along the way:

Joshua Ea (OH 2022) and Kaitlyn Ea (OH 2021): Building a new generation of champions 

Drawing on their own experiences within Haileybury’s high-performance sporting culture, Joshua and Kaitlyn founded EA Badminton Academy in 2023 with an ambitious vision: to create a pathway from a child picking up a racquet for the first time to an athlete competing at the highest level. 

Both know what that journey can look like. Kaitlyn has represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games, World Championships and World University Games, while Joshua has competed nationally and captained the Victorian State Team. Their connection with Haileybury has continued beyond their own student years, with both returning to coach the School’s First Badminton Team and share their experience with the next generation. 

 What began with a single beginner session has since grown into a thriving academy, delivering weekly training, school holiday programs and school partnerships. Supported by a coaching team of national and international players, EA Badminton Academy develops far more than sporting ability, with leadership, resilience and confidence at the heart of its approach.

Abbey Leys (OH 2018): Engineering a brighter future 

For Abbey, success is not simply about what you achieve yourself. It is about creating opportunities for others to succeed too. 

A dedicated engineer and passionate advocate for young people, Abbey has made giving back a defining part of both her personal and professional life. She regularly returns to Haileybury to share her experiences, offering students valuable insights into education, engineering and the world of work while encouraging them to pursue their own ambitions. 

Her commitment to connection and mentorship led her to the OHA Council in 2025, following her involvement as an Industry Leader in Engineering at the OHA Young Professionals Event. 

Whether mentoring students, advocating for women in engineering or contributing to the alumni community, Abbey brings generosity, energy and purpose to everything she does. 

 Her journey is a powerful reminder that leadership is not only about forging your own path, but helping others find theirs. 

Rhea Verma (OH 2020): Creating connection through community 

When Rhea co-founded the Indian Youth Association of Victoria (IYAV) in 2023, she set out to create more opportunities for young South Asian Australians to connect with their culture, build their skills and find their voice. 

In just a few years, that vision has grown into an organisation supporting thousands of young people across Victoria. Under Rhea’s leadership, IYAV has provided opportunities for young people to develop leadership and professional skills, celebrate their cultural identity and give back to their communities. 

Her commitment to service extends beyond youth leadership. Rhea has led food and winter relief drives, helping provide meals and essential supplies to people experiencing hardship, while building partnerships with government, business and multicultural organisations. 

Through her compassion, vision and determination, Rhea is helping create communities where young people feel connected, represented and empowered to make a difference themselves. 

Zahin Seedat (OH 2024): A voice for a new generation 

Zahin is part of a new generation of young leaders determined to make sure every young person has a voice and a sense of belonging. 

Through his leadership on the Multicultural Youth NT Council, Zahin has worked to create opportunities for multicultural young people across the Northern Territory to connect with one another, participate in their communities and help shape the future around them. 

Working alongside fellow youth leaders, he advocates for the priorities of multicultural young people and helps ensure their perspectives are heard in government policy and decision-making. 

Zahin’s leadership is characterised by maturity, integrity and a genuine commitment to service. His ability to bring people together and encourage participation across diverse communities demonstrates the powerful impact young leaders can have when they are given the opportunity to be heard. 

Jeremy Harland (OH 2019): Bringing stories to life 

Storytelling, for Jeremy, has always been about connection, whether through theatre, music, writing or performance. 

A passionate performer and writer, Jeremy has built an emerging career in Melbourne’s performing arts scene, bringing creativity and energy to every project he takes on. 

Alongside fellow Haileybury alumnus Josh Connell (OH 2019), Jeremy co-wrote and staged ‘Fresno’. What began with an initial season at the Butterfly Club went on to a larger production at Chapel Off Chapel, showcasing the pair’s talent for creating original work for the stage. 

Jeremy has also performed in the ‘Love Actually? The Musical Parody,’ at the Athenaeum Theatre, appearing in both its 2024 and 2025 seasons. 

From writing and creating his own work to performing for packed theatres, Jeremy continues to demonstrate the power of persistence, creativity and a willingness to take risks.

Manoj Arachige (OH 2019): Reimagining the doctor’s role 

As a School Captain at Haileybury in 2016, Manoj could have followed a conventional path into medicine. Instead, after years of study, clinical rounds and working in hospitals, he made a bold decision: to step away from the traditional medical pathway and tackle one of healthcare’s biggest challenges from an entirely different angle. 

Now based in San Francisco, Manoj is the founder of Superpower, where he is harnessing artificial intelligence to develop an AI Doctor designed to transform how people access healthcare. 

His ambition is simple but profound: to make expert medical care more accessible to everyone. 

By bringing together medicine, technology and entrepreneurship, Manoj is exploring what healthcare could look like in the future and challenging traditional ideas about how medical expertise can be delivered. 

His journey demonstrates how innovation can emerge when expertise is combined with the courage to ask, What if there were a better way? 

Peter Susanto (OH/HRS 2021): Medicine with a mission 

For Peter, medicine is about far more than treating individual patients. It is about changing the systems that shape people’s health and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life. 

The 2021 Dux of Haileybury Rendall School, Peter is now a fifth-year Doctor of Medicine student and an accomplished advocate for better healthcare outcomes. 

His achievements already extend well beyond the university lecture theatre. Peter successfully championed universal free oral health services for Northern Territory residents aged 18 and under and has represented the Territory at national and international forums, advocating for issues including climate change, mental health and Indigenous health equity. 

His work has earned widespread recognition, including being named NT Young Australian of the Year in 2024. 

Peter’s story demonstrates the impact that can come from combining academic excellence with empathy, advocacy and a determination to improve the lives of others.

Mia Scerri (OH 2022): Seven events, one extraordinary athlete 

The heptathlon demands something rare from an athlete: versatility, resilience and the ability to start again every time you step onto the track or into the field. 

Recently crowned Australian heptathlon champion, Mia made her Commonwealth Games debut this year, finishing seventh in the gruelling seven-event competition. She also recorded a personal best in the 800 metres, finishing strongly at the end of two demanding days of competition. 

In 2013, an eight-year-old Mia competed for Haileybury in the 4x100m relay. Over the following nine years, she would compete in 50 APS events and become one of the highest individual point scorers in APS history across both the boys’ and girls’ competitions, an extraordinary achievement made even more impressive by two COVID-affected seasons. 

From a young girl discovering athletics to representing Australia on the international stage, Mia’s journey has been defined by determination and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Haftu Strintzos (OH 2018): Running towards history 

Over the past 12 months, Haftu has transformed himself into one of Australia’s most exciting long-distance runners and one of its fastest ever. 

In 2025, Haftu won the Australian Marathon Championship at the Sydney Marathon before making history at the Gold Coast Marathon. His winning time of 2:06:20 made him the first Australian in 20 years to win the race while also setting new Australian and Oceania marathon records. He later added victory at the Melbourne Half Marathon to an extraordinary year. 

Yet perhaps the most remarkable part of Haftu’s story began long before the record books. 

After arriving in Australia from Ethiopia in 2011 with very little English, Haftu quickly made his mark at Haileybury, academically, athletically and within the wider School community. A respected House Captain, outstanding classmate and role model, he embraced every opportunity to challenge himself and support those around him. 

Despite studying overseas, Haftu has remained closely connected to Haileybury, mentoring younger athletes and supporting fellow alumni. His record-breaking performances are remarkable. But it is his humility, generosity and commitment to others that make his achievements particularly inspiring.