Dorothy Jolly

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Dorothy Jolly
Papua New Guinea

Master of Information Technology Networks

Queensland University of Technology, QLD

Dorothy recently completed a Master’s degree in Information Technology(IT) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Prior to taking up her award, Dorothy managed the Client Services portfolio in the Papua New Guinea National Department of Education, providing technical support to head office personnel as well as 22 provincial education office and schools. As part of her role, Dorothy spearheaded the ICT rollout of Flexible Open Distance Education Centres across 22 provinces, ensuring their connection to the National Education Network.

Dorothy was one of the first recipients of the Australia Awards Women’s Fellowship Program, undertaking a Graduate Certificate Program in Governance and Public Policy, at QUT.

Upon her return to Papua New Guinea, Dorothy hopes to build networks with other women (and men)leaders in her field, whilst continuing to serve as a positive role model for young women coming up through the ranks of the Department of Education.