Professor Jeannie Herbert graduated as a primary teacher in 1963 and continues to work in education. Having graduated with a PhD from RMIT, in 2003, she has been awarded the 2016 RMIT University Outstanding Alumnus Award Australia. In 2012, she was made a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) for her services to Aboriginal education. She is currently Foundation Chair of Indigenous Studies and the first Pro-Vice Chancellor – Indigenous Education as Charles Sturt University.