Mentors

Abbie Galvin

Abbie Galvin

2021 Mentor for Manaini Bulu

NSW Government Architect

Andrea Fischer

Andrea Fischer

2018 Mentor for Ruline Ketauwo

Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, VIC

Angela Kelly-Hanku

Angela Kelly-Hanku

2021 Mentor for Veronica Samof

Scientia A/Prof, Kirby Institute; Unit Head, Sexual and Reproductive Health Pupua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research

Anita George

Anita George

2019 Mentor for Malia Halaapiapi Vaka'uta

Manager, Prevention, McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, VIC

Anna Bunning

Anna Bunning

2020 Mentor for Hehea Vaioleti & 2018 Mentor for Anna Apop

Gender Consultant and Political Campaign Manager, SA

Anna Gibert

Anna Gibert

2019 Mentor for Hemaima Moveni

Strategic Adviser, Vanuatu Skills Partnership, VIC

Annmaree O'Keeffe

Annmaree O'Keeffe

2018 Mentor for Matilda Kapipi

Development Policy Centre and Lowy Institute, ACT

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

2021 Mentor for Sophie Sindra Hepota

Director of People and Culture, Central Queensland University, QLD

Belynda McNaughton

Belynda McNaughton

2019 Mentor for Rose Polume

International Development and Education Specialist, QLD

Beth Eggleston

Beth Eggleston

2018 Mentor for Marlene Delis

Humanitarian Advisory Group, VIC

Bettina Baldeschi

Bettina Baldeschi

2018 Mentor for Lina Sanawe

International Women's Development Agency (IWDA), VIC

Bridget Bandle

Bridget Bandle

2018 Mentor for Florence Siba

St Clare's College, ACT

Bridget Garay

Bridget Garay

2020 Mentor for Karee Ioane

Regional Manager, Creative Tracks, QLD

Caitlin Dyer

Caitlin Dyer

2018 Mentor for Falelua Maua

Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, QLD

Cara Dinneen

Cara Dinneen

2020 Mentor for Jiupili Simmons

Associate Director, Learning and Teaching, Macquarie University English Language Centre, NSW

Carol Schwartz AM

Carol Schwartz AM

2018 Mentor for Mele Mangisi

Women's Leadership Institute and Trawalla Foundation, VIC

Catherine Macdonald

Catherine Macdonald

2021 Mentor for Diana Guria

Director, Social Sustainability Services, WA

Celia Greening

Celia Greening

2021 Mentor for Mary Gaige

CEO, Kyeema Foundation

Christina Parasyn

Christina Parasyn

2019 Mentor for Marlyn Wini

International Development and Disability Specialist, NSW

Christine McCracken

Christine McCracken

2020 Mentor for Angela Pisa Tom

Clinical Nurse, Women's and Children's Health Network, South Australia Health Child and Family Health Service, SA

Christine Thomas

Christine Thomas

2019 Mentor for Patricia Gure

Founding Director, Cygnet Centre for Peacebuilding and Transformation, QLD

Dallas Dowsett

Dallas Dowsett

2020 Mentor for Della Savaiinaea

Head, International Development, UQ Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship, The University of Queensland, QLD

Danielle Swan

Danielle Swan

2018 Mentor for Cora Makini

Jacobs Engineering Group, QLD

Deborah Rhodes

Deborah Rhodes

2018 Mentor for Vidiro Gei

Leadership and Development Consultant, VIC

Django Love

Django Love

2019 Mentor for Sugandha Goswami

Gender-Based Violence Specialist, International Women's Development Agency (IWDA), VIC

Dorothy Jenner

Dorothy Jenner

2021 Mentor for Teitinrerei Bobo

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Dr Anna Palagyi

Dr Anna Palagyi

2020 Mentor for Senitila Halatanu

Senior Research Fellow (Health Systems), Centre for Health Systems Science, The George Institute for Global Health, NSW

Dr Jacqueline Kami

Dr Jacqueline Kami

2020 Mentor for Nancy Kavu

Director, Kami Enterprises Group Pty Ltd, QLD

Dr Jan Edwards

Dr Jan Edwards

2021 Mentor for Samantha Kusari

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist

Dr Jayne Curnow

Dr Jayne Curnow

2019 Mentor for Matilda Hamago

Senior Principal Research Scientist, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)

Dr Jennifer Gabriel

Dr Jennifer Gabriel

2020 Mentor for Jeanne Tareasi

Anthropologist and Research Fellow, The Cairns Institute, James Cook University, QLD

Dr Joanne Epp

Dr Joanne Epp

2018 Mentor for Delilah Lowe

Centre for Health Economy, Macquarie University, NSW

Dr Judith Pickard

Dr Judith Pickard

2020 Mentor for Nazia Raza

Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer, University of Wollongong, NSW

Dr Kate Armstrong

Dr Kate Armstrong

2020 Mentor for Malia Folau

Founder and President, CLAN (Caring and Living as Neghbours), NSW

Dr Kathleen Nicholson

Dr Kathleen Nicholson

2020 Mentor for Michelle Silip

Chief Operating Officer, Australian Research Council (ARC), Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, University of Adelaide, SA

Dr Lucy Carter

Dr Lucy Carter

2018 Mentor for Ezethanie Tofilau Tuiuli

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), QLD

Dr Margaret Cook

Dr Margaret Cook

2018 Mentor for Lani Regusuloto

University of Queensland, QLD

Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea

Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea

2018 Mentor for Laisani Macedru

Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, VIC

Dr Melanie Zeppel

Dr Melanie Zeppel

2020 Mentor for Lute Mundia

Senior Research Fellow, Macquarie University, NSW

Dr Miriam O'Connor

Dr Miriam O'Connor

2020 Mentor for Lomot Rodney

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, QLD

Dr Natasha Pauli

Dr Natasha Pauli

2020 Mentor for Mere Komailevuka

Lecturer, School of Agriculture and Environment, University of Western Australia, WA

Dr Philippa Cohen

Dr Philippa Cohen

2018 Mentor for Mazzella Maniwavie

WorldFish, QLD

Dr Sara Bice

Dr Sara Bice

2020 Mentor for Vani Nailumu

Associate Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University, ACT

Dr Sheralee Tamaliunas

Dr Sheralee Tamaliunas

2021 Mentor for Monica Tauna

Director Workforce and Employment, WA Department of Health; Adjunct A/Prof, UNDA

Dr Suelynn Choy

Dr Suelynn Choy

2019 Mentor Vasiti Soko

Associate Professor, School of Science (Geospatial), RMIT University, VIC

Dr Tamara Kwarteng

Dr Tamara Kwarteng

2019 Mentor for Janet Towaki-Blue

Public Health and Epidemiology Specialist, VIC

Eleanor Dean

Eleanor Dean

2018 Mentor for Clera Sam

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, ACT

Elise Howard

Elise Howard

2019 Mentor for Fiona N'Drower

Senior Research Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University, ACT

Eliza Murray

Eliza Murray

2019 Mentor for Lilu Moala

General Manager, Climate Change Authority, ACT

Elizabeth Bowell

Elizabeth Bowell

2021 Mentor for Mary Konobo

Public Health Consultant

Elizabeth Brennan

Elizabeth Brennan

2018 Mentor for Philmah Waken

Agricultural Entrepreneur, WA

Elizabeth Kikkert

Elizabeth Kikkert

2020 Mentor for Malieta Inoke

Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Canberra, ACT

Ellen McInerney

Ellen McInerney

2020 Mentor for Nanise Kabakoro

Project Planner / Senior Project Engineer, McConnell Dowell Constructors Aust. Pty Ltd, SA

Emily Hurley

Emily Hurley

2018 Mentor for Pamela Toliman

Commonwealth Department of Health, ACT

Emma Mace

Emma Mace

2018 Mentor for Aloesi Dakuidreketi

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, ACT

Emma Tiaree

Emma Tiaree

2019 Mentor for Myjolynne Kim

Principal Executive, International Programs, Care Australia, ACT

Filipa Araújo

Filipa Araújo

2020 Mentor for Krista Likaveke

SheStarts Program Director, Blue Chilli Group, NSW

Heather Corkhill

Heather Corkhill

2021 Mentor for Save Redfern

Senior Policy Officer, Queensland Human Rights Commission

Hilary Clinis

Hilary Clinis

2018 Mentor for Luanne Isikel

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), NSW

Hon Nola Marino, MP

Hon Nola Marino, MP

2018 Mentor for Nirose Silas

Federal Member for Forrest, WA

Jane Alver

Jane Alver

2019 Mentor for Tea Timiti

Lawyer and Research Fellow, Institute for Governance, University Canberra, ACT

Jane Martin

Jane Martin

2021 Mentor for Longovuka Misi

Executive Manager, Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) and Alcohol and Obesity Programs, Cancer Council Victoria

Janine Holland

Janine Holland

2021 Mentor for Mereula Lobeka

Chief Executive Officer, Benalla Health, VIC

Jean Martin

Jean Martin

2018 Mentor for Atenasi Ata & 2020 Mentor for Valentina Yamanea

Violence Prevention Manager, Oil Search Limited, NSW

Jennifer Wittwer CSM

Jennifer Wittwer CSM

2020 Mentor for Marica Tagivetaua

Principal Agent, Steorra Consulting, ACT

Jinita Prasad

Jinita Prasad

2018 Mentor for Sarita Kumari

PLN Advisory Pty Ltd, NSW

Jo Elsom

Jo Elsom

2018 Mentor for Lorraine Jonathan-Ponifasio

Australian Broadcasting Commission, SA

Jo Podlesak

Jo Podlesak

2021 Mentor for Lisa Tepu

Regional Lead, Gender and Citizen Justice Programs Lead, Oxfam Pacific

Jo Pollett

Jo Pollett

2018 Mentor for Irene Semos

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, VIC

Joanna Brislane

Joanna Brislane

2019 Mentor for Frances Papabatu

Manager, Practice Systems, Our Watch, VIC

Joanna Hayter, AO

Joanna Hayter, AO

2019 Mentor for Eselealofa Apinelu

International Affairs, Policy and Leadership Advisor, VIC

Joanna Mott

Joanna Mott

2020 Mentor for Grace Tudreu

Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist, DFAT Water for Women Fund, VIC

Justine Rixon

Justine Rixon

2021 Mentor for Jocelyn Loughman

Assistant Director, Planning and Engagement, Emergency Management Australia (DFAT)

Karen Hill

Karen Hill

2019 Mentor for Scholar Pope

Director, Programmes and Operations (Pacific), International Planned Parenthood Federation, VIC

Karen Kenny

Karen Kenny

2019 Mentor for Rini Harriet Sam

Health Services and Health Systems Strengthening Specialist, QLD

Kate Nairn

Kate Nairn

2021 Mentor for Amelia Faotusia

Policy Officer, Plastics, Packaging and Food Waste, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

Katie Greenwood

Katie Greenwood

2020 Mentor for Ruci Barauvula

International Development Consultant, Fiji

Keryn Clark

Keryn Clark

2020 Mentor for Lisa Ijape

Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, NSW

Kiri Dicker

Kiri Dicker

2019 Mentor for Grace Nugi

Gender Advisor, UNICEF Indonesia, QLD

Kirsty Ruddock

Kirsty Ruddock

2019 Mentor for Maria-Goreti Muavesi

Director of Water Enforcement Taskforce, Natural Resources Access Regulator, Department of Planning Industry and Environment (NSW)

Kristy Nowland

Kristy Nowland

2021 Mentor for Tracey Tupou

Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Coordinator, Pacific Labour Facility with Palladium

Kushla Munro

Kushla Munro

2018 Mentor for Lydia Nenai

Department of Environment and Energy, ACT

Kylie Anderson

Kylie Anderson

2018 Mentor for Renata Yayabu

Queensland Parole Board, QLD

Kylie Jenkins

Kylie Jenkins

2019 Mentor Regina Seki

Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor, Fiji Health Facility, WA

Kylie Jenkins

Kylie Jenkins

2020 Mentor for Lydia Kaforau

Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor, Fiji Health Facility, WA

Lara Davenport OAM OLY

Lara Davenport OAM OLY

2019 Mentor for Marebu Flood

Olympic Gold Medallist / Health, Leadership and Community Development Specialist, QLD

Lee Brentnall

Lee Brentnall

2021 Mentor for MariaAriti Ioakim

Senior Program Advisor, Motivation Australia

Leigh Staas

Leigh Staas

2021 Mentor for Paliame Palisah

Associate Director for Engagement and Research Partnerships, Centre for Smart Green Cities, Macquarie University

Lesley Hoatson

Lesley Hoatson

2018 Mentor for Janice Ashwin

International and Community Development Practitioner, VIC

Leslie Shirreffs PSM

Leslie Shirreffs PSM

2020 Mentor for Welenie Yaki

Director, Gold Coast Waterways Authority, QLD

Lisa Cleary

Lisa Cleary

2019 Mentor for Emma Sipele

Head of Program, DFAT Solomon Islands Governance Program, Solomon Islands

Liz Garrett

Liz Garrett

2021 Mentor for Betty Nime Uri & 2020 Mentor for Naomi Semi

Senior Program Advisor, Solomon Islands Governance Program, SA

Lorraine Kershaw

Lorraine Kershaw

2018 Mentor for Elizabeth Ramatlap

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Fiji

Lynette Harper

Lynette Harper

2019 Mentor for Rachel Ramoifuila

Accountant / Finance Trainer, VIC

Margaret Makeham-Kirchner

Margaret Makeham-Kirchner

2019 Mentor for Leisau Isobel Tarip

Director, Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency, ACT

Marteena McKenzie

Marteena McKenzie

2018 Mentor for Robyn Robinson

Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, QLD

Megan Haas

Megan Haas

2019 Mentor for Tagiilima Neemia

Advisor to Executives & Boards, Cybersecurity & Privacy, Non-Executive Director, Advocate for Women in Security

Michelle Hopkins

Michelle Hopkins

2021 Mentor for Jean Uwesi

General Manager Community Youth Justice, Department of Human Services

Michelle Owens

Michelle Owens

2020 Mentor for Rhoda Karl

Assistant Director Legislation Services, Department of Finance, Office of State Revenue, WA

Nicole Kerkemeyer

Nicole Kerkemeyer

2020 Mentor for Kristalee Horoto

Nurse Manager and Educator, Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Hospital, SA

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