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TANYA DAVIES MP graduated in physiotheraphy. She worked in the education system as a trainer/
teacher in the University of Western Sydney, Macquarie University and Western Sydney Institute of
TAFE.
Tanya was successfully elected to Penrith City Council in 2008, then as a local member for Mulgoa for
the NSW Parliament in 2011.
Tanya with Mark and daughter Laura, live in Glenmore Park. She is very passionate in serving and
helping people and in building strong, safe and caring communities.
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BRYAN DOYLE MP served with NSW Police Force for 27 years and later became the Chief
Inspector of Police of Campbelltown. He was awarded the Centenary Medal for services to policing and
community, the National Medal and the NSW Police Medal.
Bryan was elected as the Liberal Member for Campbelltown in 2011 with a record swing of 21.8%. Brian
and wife Sharon and two daughters, has lived in Campbelltown since 1986. He is a keen historian and has
family links going back to the convict history of Campbelltown.
Bryan has a Master of Business Administration (Charles Sturt University), a graduate Certificate in
Management (Uni of Wollongong) and a Bachelor of Laws degree (UTS).
KEVIN CONOLLY MP was elected to the NSW Parliament representing Riverstone for the Liberal
Party in 2011.He is currently the Deputy Chair of the Community Services Committee and Co-Chair
of both the Filipino and Sri Lankan Ministerial Consultative Committees. He was elected to Hawkesbury City
Council in September 1999 when he served as Deputy Mayor from 2001 to 2004.
Kevin was a school teacher for 14 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales,
a Graduate Diploma in Education (Administration) from the Australian Catholic University and a Graduate
Diploma of Religious Education from the Council for Christian Education in Schools. He worked for the Catholic
Education Office prior to entering state politics
Kevin has called Bligh Park home for over 20 years with his wife, Cathie and six children.
NERIA SOLIMAN hails from the Bicol and is a writer and author of 4 books on Food, Nutrition and
Culinary Arts. She was the Founding Chairperson of St. Scholastica’s College Alumnae, founding member
of Hot Mamaz, BICOL, Inc and ADOLP. She is also a member of Toastmasters International, the Association of
Civil Marriage Celebrants of Australia and a Justice of Peace.
Neria was awarded as Filipino Master Chef by the NSW Multicultural Communication Services and conducts
lecture on PINK of HEALTH. Her regular column and writings in newspapers are mostly focused on Healthy
Cooking, as part of her on-going project to combat the Obesity Epidemic in Australia. She was the president
of the PCC-NSW, Inc in 2005.
A resident of Hassall Grove, Neria is an INDEPENDENT candidate for Ward 5 of the Blacktown City
Council election in September 2012.
VALERIE TOLOSA is the Chairperson of the Freedom Ball Filipiniana Costume Competition
for the second time, Valerie is one of the most successful Filipino young designer-enterpreneurs in
Sydney. She is not only a very talented fashion designer but also very generous by consistently donating
prizes to many Filipino community events and charities. Valerie is the Owner of Valerie VT Tolosa Pty
Ltd. She studied in KVB Institute of Design and St Leo’s College.
BHAJUNE MALONZO is a hair and make-up artist extraordinaire. He successfully owns
and manages two beauty shops “Bhajune Hair and Make-up Artist” in Westfield Parramatta
and Mt Druitt. A very supportive tutor to fellow Filipinos who are starting their career in the beauty
industry, Bhajune attributes his success to excellent customer service and keeping up with the
trends in the industry. For many years, he has been consistently supporting community events
and charities through his generous sponsorships.