{"id":19004,"date":"2025-11-11T15:03:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T04:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&p=19004"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:43:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T23:43:36","slug":"peta-magee-a-lifelong-connection-comes-full-circle","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/peta-magee-a-lifelong-connection-comes-full-circle\/","title":{"rendered":"Peta Magee: a lifelong connection comes full circle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our new Chair of the Santa Sabina College Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When Peta Magee walks through the gates of Santa Sabina College, it feels like coming home. For the new Chair of the Santa Sabina College Foundation, this isn\u2019t just another leadership role \u2013 it\u2019s a return to a community that has profoundly shaped her life and career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018There\u2019s a real sense of belonging at Santa,\u2019 <\/em>Peta says. \u2018It\u2019s a community that values connection, kindness, and high standards, but it never loses sight of what matters most \u2013 people. Every time I\u2019ve come back, it\u2019s felt like returning to something familiar yet newly inspiring.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peta\u2019s story with Santa Sabina began as a student, where formative experiences left an indelible mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018The memories that stand out most are of the strong relationships \u2013 the teachers who invested in us, the friendships that have lasted decades, and the sense that our voices mattered. The College encouraged curiosity and conviction in equal measure.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those values \u2013 curiosity, connection, and contribution \u2013 have guided Peta ever since. After graduating, she returned to the College as Alumnae and Development Manager (2012\u20132016) and also served as President of the Ex-Students\u2019 Association, strengthening ties across generations. Today, she brings that same passion for community to her role as Chair of the Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond Santa Sabina, Peta has carved out an impressive career in philanthropy and development. Currently Executive Director, Development, Health and Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, she leads initiatives that transform lives through research and education. Peta Magee holds an Executive MBA from the University of Sydney, where her capstone white paper on venture philanthropy \u2013 new models of giving and investment in Australia \u2013 has been recognised nationally for its contribution to the field of philanthropy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Peta, fundraising is fundamentally about connection \u2013 between people, ideas, and impact..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018The best moments are when you see the direct impact of generosity \u2013 a student stepping into an opportunity that will change their life’s trajectory, a research project coming to life that will go on to save lives,<\/em> or a team uniting around a shared purpose. Fundraising at its best is about connection and trust; it\u2019s about helping people play a powerful part in creating meaningful change.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As Chair, Peta is focused on listening and planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018We\u2019re exploring what matters most to our community and where philanthropy can make the greatest impact. Priorities include growing support for scholarships and access, investing in spaces that inspire learning and building the Foundation\u2019s long-term sustainability.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s early days, but the energy is palpable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Santa has a special way of bringing people together. Whether you\u2019re a past student, a parent, or a friend of the College, there\u2019s a shared pride in what the community stands for. The Foundation grows from that \u2013 a belief that what happens here matters, and that we each have a part to play in its story.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victoria Harper<\/strong>
Editor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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