Alumni Profile DEBBIE LEE
What year did you graduate? 1991 What study and work did you undertake after you finished Year 12? Unfortunately my selections for university didn’t come to fruition and as a result I headed down a totally different path. I was forced to explore part time opportunities and in my later years moved into the corporate world working mainly at RACV, Fowles Auction Group & Uecomm. What advice would you give to someone wanting to take your study and career path?
Debbie (top right), pictured with partner Lauren and children Mack (6) and Stevie (3).
In 2021, Debbie Lee (Year 12, 1991) made history when she became the first woman to be inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame. After an expansive playing career, Debbie is now the General Manager of Women’s Football at the Western Bulldogs. Below she shares some inspiring advice, reflects on some extraordinary achievements and recalls some fond memories of her time at St Aloysius College.
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Whilst I didn’t undertake any formal education, my development did expand through sport. I looked for other ways to grow and be connected and I achieved this through volunteering, which I encourage everyone to do. Not only is it fulfilling, it provides you with a broader lens, it grounds you and exposures you to different people, situations and opportunities. I volunteered for many years at community football and also at the Victorian Women’s Football League (VWFL), where I held a number of roles, including President. It was here that I learnt from others and learnt through lived experiences, which I now call my university.
