Growing up on a Central Queensland cattle station helped inspire Patrice Brown to pursue environmental science.

To build her big-impact career, the trailblazing businesswoman had to stand up to stereotypes.

That meant proving that she, and her beloved Central Queensland, had local talent and expertise to get the job done.

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Patrice is CQUniversity’s Alumnus of the Year for Industry Excellence, and you can learn more about her work here.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.

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