Mark “Squiz” Squirrell OAM has lived a high risk and high impact life. Squiz was awarded the coveted “Green Beret” whilst serving with the Australian Commando’s and then went on to work across the globe as an International Aid Worker. Squiz escorted food convoys through the Gaza Strip, negotiated with the Liberation Tigers of Tamel Eelam (Tamil Tigers) and brokered deals with Somali Clansmen to ensure the safe delivery of United Nations food aid. Squiz has also climbed a number of mountains in the Himalayas.
Squiz will be speaking of how he managed the exposure to extreme stress, navigated the tricky situations and kept his spirits high amongst the turmoil.
Squiz has a Bachelor of Business (HRM) and has received the Order of Australia Medal for service to the international community through humanitarian aid.