Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Gloria truly is an asset to her community. In addition to working in the field of export logistics for one of the largest wine companies in the world, Gloria volunteers her time with numerous Croatian organisations across Melbourne. Gloria currently holds the position of President of the Croatian Catholic Centre “Holy Spirit”, is a language instructor at the Croatian Ethnic School “Bartol Kašić”, has played integral roles in committees at Folklore Ensembles “Hrvatska Zora”and “Zvonimir” and assisted in major events on behalf of the Melbourne Knights Football Club. Selfless, tireless and relentless is her commitment and focus in promoting and upholding Croatian language and cultural traditions in faraway Australia.