Franky Barreto

Athlete, Brainstormer, Event planner, Idea generator, Parent, Project manager, World traveler

I was a professional football player and played for the National team, and now working with University of Wollongong in Dubai for last 15 years as a Manager for the Student Services. My role at the university is insuring the operations of the Student Service Department which is in charge of all student activities around the university. I work closely with my students to ensure they are happy with our university and that they leave the university knowing they studied from the best university. By my nature I am a helper, builder and teacher. My passion for learning and my love of relationship building are the reasons I have enjoyed leading the students of Wollongong to fulfil their endless possibilities.

Sports and their positive influence which it can have on to students.

Entrepreneurship in a fast pace forever changing world and how our next generation will help develop and impact the world in to the vision of what could be.

Football, Leadership & Management, Management Strategies, Project Management, Sports, Student Outreach

I previously helped organised two events in the past as a support role however I have seen how these events have a positive impact on my students. This is why I would like to organise a TEDx at the University of Wollongong in Dubai so that the students are given an opportunity to volunteer, contribute, inspire and be inspired. Thus allowing them to break the mould of being spoon-fed information via online sources but instead allowing the students to learn the information in person through an exciting platform.

Sports