Nazli Hocaoglu

Prairiewood High School Alumni Nazli Hocaoglu

The Alumni Award recognises a former student who has excelled beyond their school years, demonstrating achievement and excellence in their pursuits.

Nazli Hocaoglu was inducted into the PHS Alumni on 15 December 2025

Achievement Excellence

• School Captain, elite state volleyball player, and recipient of the Great Dowd Memorial and Caltex All Rounder Awards.
• Holds a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of International Studies, and Master of Laws (Human Rights) with distinction.
• Awarded the Order of Australia Association Certificate of Commendation for Service to the Community.

Contribution to the Community

• Over a decade of mentoring refugee and migrant youth and supporting mental health and multicultural advocacy.
• Leadership roles with Youth Action's Outburst, MYAN NSW, NCOSS, and Australian Red Cross.

Leadership and Initiative

• CEO of two AI companies driving ethical innovation in privacy-preserving technology globally.
• Founded the Let's Get Together peace-building symposium and served as CEO of Google Australia for a day promoting gender equality.

Embodiment of School Values

• Lives the school's values of excellence, service, leadership, and respect through humanitarian work and ethical governance.

Career Progress and Personal Development

• Progressed from youth advocate and legal professional to executive leadership in AI, ESG, and counter-terrorism technology.
• Demonstrates resilience, principled growth, and commitment to lifelong learning and social justice.

Engagement with School Community

• Actively mentors Western Sydney youth and supports leadership programs, inspiring students through ongoing engagement and advocacy.

Nazli Attended Prairiewood High School from 2007 – 2012