The EU Graduates Fund
Trainee Staff (Howard Guinness Project)
The Howard Guinness Project is a two-year apprentice-style program. For more information about how the Howard Guinness Project works, or to apply yourself, see the Working with the Graduates Fund page.
Staff can be contacted by contacting the Grads Fund administrator.
Lauren Thomas – Law
What were you doing last in 2010?
I was in my last year of undergraduate degree in International Liberal Studies, studying anthropology, Indonesian & psychology.
Why did you decide to be a Howie?
God used the EU to shape the direction of my life around Christ. I want to be part of God's work to save people & grow Christians on campus, with the training & practical experience equipping me for a lifetime of serving Jesus.
Michael Weeks – Science World
What were you doing last in 2010?
Completing a Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering and Sound Production) at JMC Academy.
Why did you decide to be a Howie?
The EU is very committed to the things that I am on about. So with a view for further ministry, I decided that some training would be a good idea to challenge me out of my comfort zone and help me develop more skills for ministry.
Amanda Mason – PureArts and euDesign
What were you doing last in 2010?
Completing my Honours research year in Psychology at USYD. I was exploring the way God has shaped human personalities, with a specific focus in empathy and altruism.
Why did you decide to be a Howie?
I personally want to be trained and equipped to usefully serve God's church and take advantage of the opportunity to send students out as graduates who are ready to share the good news and build up God's church.
Karen Sowden – Medicine/Dentistry and euFOCUS
What were you doing last in 2010?
Driving around Australia and NZ for NAVTEQ, an International digital mapping company who make the maps for GPS Systems. If you have a NAVMAN in your car, you can blame me for all the mistakes!
Why did you decide to be a Howie?
Three reasons: God had placed it on my heart; many people can make maps, but not everyone can defend the Gospel; and I know how worthwhile this ministry is for students.
James Piggott – Social Work & Education
What were you doing last in 2010?
Studying a BA at USYD in Government and International Relations, with the privilege of finishing my degree by studying in France for my second semester.
Why did you decide to be a Howie?
I felt that it would give me a good sense of whether I had a desire to (and could handle!) going into full-time vocational ministry.
Naomi Smith – Social Work & Education
What were you doing last in 2010?
Writing my Global Studies Honours thesis: 'Dynamic Cosmopolitanism: an ethnographic study of Japanese sojourners in Sydney' at USYD.
Why did you decide to be a Howie?
I want to hold out the gospel to those who have never heard it, and encourage Christian students to be courageous with their faith. I believe it is an enormous privilege and I want to be in the hub of it!
Alan Au – ArtsPlus
What were you doing last in 2010?
Mostly I spent the majority of my day putting labels on boxes, and chatting to mums and the elderly as I worked as a qualified pharmacist.
Why did you decide to be a Howie?
Being a Howie means that I get to dedicate some of my best years to our Lord in learning how to serve Him and his people.