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Kelli Francis-Staite

Election Year: 2015

Election Constituency: Australia

Scholar Status: Scholar Alum

Rhodes Identifier: South Australia & St John's 2015

Kelli Francis-Staite

Biography

Kelli completed her undergraduate degree in Pure Mathematics in 2012. She was awarded nine prizes for her academic achievement in Mathematics and a scholarship to complete her Masters in the area of Semi-Riemannian Geometry. A dedicated surf life saver, she has achieved competitive success in March Past at State, Australian and World Championships. Her current leadership roles include representing Brighton Surf Life Saving Club for the Board of March Past Officials, Patrol Captain at Brighton Surf Life Saving Club, and a School of Mathematical Sciences Outreach Committee postgraduate representative. Kelli is passionate about studying and teaching mathematics, spends her free time swing dancing, and aims to expand further Mathematical research in her coming years.