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Distinguished Alumni Award & International Alumni Award 2024

Cristina Rebelo Dos Santos Costa

Class of 2014 - Master of Business Administration for Professional Practice
Cristina Rebelo Dos Santos Costa at the 2024 CDU Alumni Awards
2024 International Alumni Award and Distinguished Alumni Award - Cristina Rebelo Dos Santos Costa

Cristina Rebelo Dos Santos Costa is a graduate of Charles Darwin University, where she completed a Master’s in Business Administration for Professional Practice in 2014. With a strong background in both public and private sectors in Timor-Leste and internationally, Cristina has committed her career to driving progress in education and economic development.

She is the co-founder of St. Anthony’s International School (SAIS), the first independent international school in Timor-Leste. Since its establishment in 2017, SAIS has provided over 60 scholarships to underprivileged students and has become a beacon of inclusive, high-quality education in Dili. The school uniquely blends the Northern Territory and Timor-Leste national curricula and currently serves over 220 students with a team of more than 25 staff.

In 2023, Cristina was elected to the National Parliament of Timor-Leste, where she serves on Commission D, focusing on economics and development. Her work reflects a deep commitment to empowering communities through education, policy, and opportunity.

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