‘Count your friends on one hand’

She’s a 26-year-old Senator and the niece of Sir John Swan. She was also one of the first female students admitted to Saltus Grammar School.

She’s Alexis Swan, a young, ambitious politician who helps usher legislation through the Senate every Wednesday. Ms Swan is responsible for the Community and Culture and Environment and Planning portfolios in the Upper House. In the last general election, she ran in Constituency 24, but lost to Lawrence Scott. 

Ms Swan works as a medical administration auditor and account representative at Colonial Insurance.

She also volunteers at Harbour Light, helping recovering addicts improve their reading skills. Ms Swan is the daughter of Alex Swan and Kuni Frith-Black.

 Interview: Mikaela Ian Pearman 

What were you like in school? 

Social butterfly 

Who is your hero/heroine? 

My parents 

Which human trait do you dislike the most?

Unprofessional people

Human trait you value most in others? 

Values and morals 

Which film character would you be? 

Angelina Jolie 

Do you believe in fate?

Yes

Your greatest fear? 

Failing 

Most embarrassing moment? 

Falling three times in a row entering an event — and no I had not been drinking!

Property aside, what’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought? 

40 inch TV

Your ultimate ambition?

To complete my PhD

Your most unappealing habit? 

Sometimes I lack patience 

Describe yourself in three words 

Kind, concerned, ambitious

Best party you’ve ever been to? 

At a nightclub in Tijuana

Anyone you’d like to say ‘sorry’ to?

Yes — my parents for being a difficult teenager at times

Worst job you’ve ever done?

Working in the hot sun at a beach

Biggest disappointment?

Losing my seat in the last election 

Biggest regret?

I have no regrets everything that has happened in my life is suppose to happen the way it did to make me a better person 

Closest you’ve ever come to death? 

Having seizures

Your desert island song?

What animal would you be and why? A cat so that I can sleep all day 

What do you do if you can’t sleep? 

Pray

Your most memorable dream? 

I dreamt that one day I would become a famous leader

Most unpleasant exchange you’ve have had with a person? 

Canvassing

Best advice you have ever taken?

You should be able to count all your friends on one hand and if you go over you have too many

If you weren’t a sales consultant/politician, what would you be? 

A counsellor 

What do you most dislike about you appearance?

Nothing I am blessed and love myself 

What do you like best about your appearance?

Very professional 

Which cartoon character is most like you? 

Lol — Angelica from Rugrats 

Nicest thing anyone has ever said to you? 

Thank you for inspiring me as a young person. I look up to you

Define romantic love

Being in love with your best friend

Tell us a joke

What did the blonde say when she saw the Cheerios box? “Omg, donut seeds!”

Most treasured possession? 

The pendant that I wear

Dream location for a home? 

I have always wanted to live in San Diego 

What keeps you up at night? 

Not being organized 

Guilty pleasure? 

Desserts 

Name some favourite:

— TV shows: HGTV

— Movies: Why did I get married 

— Books: The Success system that never fails

— Vacation spots: San Diego, Vegas, Paris and Mexico 

Your proudest achievement? 

Achieving two degrees at the age of 25

What would you most like to be remembered for?

My contribution to those who most needed it

Most important lesson life has taught you? 

Be careful who you trust, not everyone is in this world to be your friend and support you.