Sophie Hirabe
Gold Coast
Summary
Dynamic aerospace researcher and aspiring engineer, skilled in effective communication, project management, and STEM problem solving. Successfully engaged industry leaders and fostered community involvement through impactful events and initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Aerospace Journalist
EcoAero
International
01.2024 - Current
- Interviewed over 20 global CEOs and engineers about their inventions, discussing their unique stories, research, and views on the future of the aerospace industry
- Garnered over 200 followers across social media, and more than 30 published articles on our website (ecoaero.org).
Senior Committee Founder
Queensland Academy of Health Sciences
Gold Coast
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Organized school events and celebrations for seniors' milestones, including 'Senior's 100 Days' and 'Spirit Week.'
- Managed the seniors’ IG account to disseminate key student information, receive peer feedback, and suggestions.
- Delivered the last student address to our Class of 2025.
Global Leaders Representative
Queensland Academy of Health Sciences
Gold Coast
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Co-led weekly meetings with the school's student executive team.
- Organised and assisted in monthly school events, donation drives, and quarterly 'thrive sessions' with distinguished guests and speakers.
Gold Award
Duke of Edinburgh
02.2022 - 07.2025
- Awarded for sustained participation in football, Surf Life Saving, rowing, music, as well as completing a Spanish homestay to advance language skills.
- Completed a 10-day sailing expedition from Sydney to Brisbane as my Adventurous Journey, strengthening leadership and resilience, whilst learning to sail for the first time.
Lifesaver
Mermaid Surf Lifesaving Centre
Gold Coast
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Bronze Medallion holder and First Aid certification.
- Conducted 5+ hour beach patrols bimonthly.
STEM Mentor
Queensland Academy of Health Sciences
Gold Coast
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Organised and taught weekly interactive in-person Physics masterclasses to inspire 6th graders from different schools.
- Led National Science Week events for over 300 participants with competitions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Volunteer
Rosies
Gold Coast
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Regular community outreach volunteer supporting individuals experiencing homelessness through street visits, conversation, food service, and companionship.
- Built strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to service.
Student Researcher
Griffith University's SPASE 2.0 Program
Gold Coast
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Analysed Earth’s magnetic anomalies.
- Drafted orbital parametric design for the 2026 CubeSat launch.
- Presented findings to over 50 industry researchers and mentors.
Intern
Dawn Aerospace & Icehouse Ventures
online
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Designed a Martian lander with an international team (inc. Kazakhstan, India, New Zealand, Singapore)
- Led daily meetings & coordinated communications with mentors.
- Collaborated with industry workers and pitched blueprint to Icehouse Ventures experts.
Holding Tight Volunteer
Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre
Gold Coast
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with native tree planting, habitat restoration, and environmental maintenance activities.
- Gained experience in conservation practices, sustainability education, and working alongside environmental educators and volunteers.
Senior Space School Student
CASE
Silicon Valley, California and Houston, Texas
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Led an aerospace team to design and pitch an orbital debris retrieval and recycling system to NASA representatives.
- Explored NASA's Johnson Space Center, Ad Astra, Google Headquarters, and Stanford University.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queensland Academy of Health Sciences
Gold Coast QLD11-2025
Skills
- Effective communication
- Research analysis
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Event coordination
- Social media engagement
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Technical writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
'Make it Matter' Award (Griffith University) - for embodying academic excellence, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, ethics, and social justice
Certification
Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
Timeline
Senior Committee Founder
Queensland Academy of Health Sciences
01.2025 - 11.2025
Volunteer
Rosies
07.2024 - 08.2024
Student Researcher
Griffith University's SPASE 2.0 Program
03.2024 - 07.2024
Aerospace Journalist
EcoAero
01.2024 - Current
Global Leaders Representative
Queensland Academy of Health Sciences
01.2024 - 11.2025
Intern
Dawn Aerospace & Icehouse Ventures
11.2023 - 01.2024
STEM Mentor
Queensland Academy of Health Sciences
10.2023 - 11.2024
Holding Tight Volunteer
Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre
09.2023 - 09.2023
Lifesaver
Mermaid Surf Lifesaving Centre
07.2023 - 03.2025
Senior Space School Student
CASE
06.2023 - 07.2023
Gold Award
Duke of Edinburgh
02.2022 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Queensland Academy of Health Sciences