Tanya Perera on Values, Mentorship and The Greater Good for the Greater Number

What begins as a lively conversation at AIEC quickly becomes something much deeper. In this episode, Tanya Perera reflects on migration, mentorship, values, and the quiet experiences that shape a life in international education. From arriving in Australia from Sri Lanka at 13, to navigating identity, leadership and belonging, Tanya brings warmth, insight and more than a little humour to a conversation that ranges from pub quizzes to professional purpose. Highlights include:Tanya’s journey from Sri Lanka to AustraliaHer thoughtful take on purpose and profitability in international educationThe mentors who shaped her careerWhy she sees this sector as a place of inclusion and possibilityA very entertaining explanation of how she became a pub quiz legend Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society, Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Gelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host. The podcast wouldn’t be possible without The Koala News, Australia’s international education news website. This episode is supported by Choosing Your Uni, Australia's unique, AI-powered platform that helps domestic and international students to find the right institution for them, and that helps Australian institutions to access new markets. For guest suggestions and feedback, email [email protected]