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She was among 6 alumni honoured for putting values into action namely: Professor Andrew Knight (BSc/BVMS 2002), Dr Chris Sarra (PhD Psychology 2005), Elaine Pearson (BA 1999, LLB 1999), Mitch Taylor (BA 2023), Professor Pat Dudgeon AM (PhD Psychology 2008) and Mathilda D'silva (BA Media St 2005 BA Media St. with Honours 2006). The annual Murdoch University Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony was held at Boola Katitjin, Murdoch’s award-winning academic building honoring Nyoongar First Nations peoples for the first time this year, allowing the outstanding Murdoch University Alumni group to celebrate back on campus. All Murdoch University campuses around the world featured these distinguished alumni in distinctive video and music installations to honour their contributions.

Get ready to be inspired by Mathilda D'Silva (https://www.instagram.com/mathildadsilva/) , the dynamic CEO and Founder of Ocean Purpose Project (OPP). Known as "the voice" from her days on Singapore Idol and radio, Mathilda has channeled her diverse career—from award-winning filmmaker to competitive dragon boater—into groundbreaking environmental solutions. In this episode, Mathilda shares her remarkable journey from working in media at PBS to becoming a trailblazing social entrepreneur. Her battle with an autoimmune condition, triggered by ocean pollution, sparked her mission to make a real difference in the world. Mathilda’s passion shines as she discusses the challenges and triumphs of her entrepreneurial path, showcasing her vibrant energy and determination. With OPP, she’s leading a revolution in ocean conservation, tackling the global plastic crisis with innovative solutions. Alongside her mother, Margaret Moses D’Cruz, OPP’s powerhouse COO, they’re making waves on the global stage, from the UN Ocean Conference to COP27. Dive into this episode for an inspiring story and a fun dose of motivation that will make you see the world differently.  Tune in now and catch Mathilda’s incredible journey! More about Mathilda's work here 'Ocean purpose project (https://www.oceanpurposeproject.com/) ', Connect with Mathilda on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathildadsilva/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mathildadsilva/) Connect with Dhruti on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhrutis/) Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2270974/open_sms) Write to us at podcast@c2cod.com (mailto:podcast@c2cod.com) and tell us what you thought about this episode. Brought to you by the team at C2C Organizational Development (https://c2cod.com/) , a firm that supports companies in bringing people and strategy together.

Boracay, 2015. Dragonboat competition-representing Singapore. Her world turned upside down. Muscle spasms, vitiligo, being unable to speak. Sea pollution. "Why must this happen to me?", she asked. But she chose purpose over pain. Mathilda D'Silva, founder of Ocean Purpose Project, is determined to make the ocean safe. She shares her story with Viswa Sadasivan, IQ Chief Editor and former NMP. Produced in collaboration with Rice Media

Mathilda D'Silva (class of 2005) has been on quite a journey since her time at Murdoch, going from TV producer, Singapore Idol to founder of the Ocean Purpose Project, which aims to solve ocean pollution issues.

The Blue Water Heroes Awards, one of the highlights of Blue Water EduFest, celebrates and recognises individuals who have contributed substantially to marine conservation. List of finalists seen in video: 6th - Mathilda D'Silva, CEO & Founder, Ocean Purpose Project 7th - Tom Peacock-Nazil, Founder & CEO, Seven Clean Seas 8th - Anna Oposa, Executive Director and Chief Mermaid, Save Philippines Seas 9th - Swietenia Puspa Lestari, Founder & Executive Director, Divers Clean Action 10th - Oh Chu Xian, Founder, Magorium & M-Impact Website: https://bluewateredufest.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueWaterEduFest/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluewateredufest/

What would you do if climate change changed your life? Would you go back to what you were doing before or fight back as every fraction of a degree mattered? Mathilda D'silva joins Eric to share her journey from a TV celebrity and professional athlete to an ocean activist at her organization, the Ocean Purpose Project (http://www.oceanpurposeproject.com) . She discusses how her illness from pollution gave her a new purpose in life to promote ocean conservation through bioremediation, plastic to fuel, and behavior change. All of this she does creatively and with passion. From solar DJs to seaweed jams, Mathilda is saving our oceans as every coral reef matters.

Featured Here (In order of appearance): Mathilda D’Silva, Ocean Activist & Founder, Ocean Purpose Project Andrei Veksha, Co-Founder, Nanomatics & Senior Research Fellow, Nanyang Technological University Grzegorz Lisak, Co-Founder, Nanomatics & Associate Professor, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, NTU Goh Khoon Heng, Kelong Owner Federico Lauro, Associate Professor, The Asian School of the Environment, Nanyang Technological University William Chen, Director, NTU Food Science and Technology Programme #plastic #plasticwaste #marinepollution #marineplasticpollution #microplastics #oceanpurposeproject #NTU #nanyangtechnologicaluniversity #marineplastic #climatechange #plasticfree

Mathilda D' Silva has been on both sides of the sea-tuation: working with influencers who'd fake saving the ocean for clout, and collaborating with those who truly care. "And they're like - I bought a reusable totebag, or a waterbottle - and that's not the point! Sustainability is about using what you 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚." In the second episode of DEBUNKED, Mathilda shares what true sustainability means to her, and how the ocean is embedded deeply in all of our lives: even her own. OCEAN PURPOSE PROJECT - https://www.oceanpurposeproject.com/ DEBUNKED - https://www.instagram.com/theshowdebunked/ ATHENA, HOST - https://www.instagram.com/thenarhh/ This is DEBUNKED - debunking (clarifying) what's been mystified, from an empathetic point of view.