Shuang Li is an academic and community leader who advocates for women in STEM and cultural diversity. She champions inclusive education, especially in fields where women are less represented. Beyond academia, Shuang sits on the boards of several not-for-profit associations, advocating for workers’ well-being and social cohesion, promoting gender equity programs, and advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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Shuang’s leadership exemplifies resilience, empowerment, and a commitment to fostering belonging and community for future generations.

Lien Duong is an Associate Professor at the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Curtin University. Her research focuses on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), sustainability, and capital markets. She is the recipient of several esteemed awards from Curtin University, including the 2023 Global Award for Industry Engagement, 2022 Global Positioning Award, and 2022 Research Engagement Award.

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Lien’s industry technical report on the hidden costs of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) products was cited in The Treasury Options Paper, alongside the report of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in November 2022. It played a key role in the Australian Government's decision in May 2023 to regulate the BNPL industry, protecting disadvantaged consumers, particularly women, First Nations communities, and low-income individuals.

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Lien has secured multi-million-dollar competitive funding from Australian government on greenhouse gas reporting, carbon markets, energy transition, net-zero data and ESG. She has played a leading role in successfully implementing specialised training programs for many Vietnamese ministries and government organisations, including high-level training for Vietnam’s Top 200 future strategic leaders for the 14th Party National Congress (2026-2031) at the Deputy Minister and Provincial Chairman level.

Associate Professor Duong is the current Vice President (in charge of ESG Portfolio) and Board Member of the Vietnamese Australian Scholars and Expert Association (VASEA). In March 2024, she and the VASEA Board met with Vietnam’s Prime Minister and key ministers in Australia to discuss strengthening the Vietnam-Australia Strategic Partnership, focusing on innovation, green transition, and education.

Myriam is a procurement professional working in the health sector. She is passionate about delivering healthcare services and maintains a strong engagement in emergency healthcare operations locally and internationally.

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She is a French / Algerian who moved to Australia at 25 through an International Corporate Volunteer program run by the French government. She holds a master’s degree in engineering and in order to advocate gender equality in soccer, created the first woman soccer competition between engineering schools in France in 2007.

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Myriam would like to share her belief that everything is possible with the right mindset, no matter the gender. She is hoping to support every person in addressing gender bias and empower them to transcend barriers.

Eleanor is a science communicator working at Scitech. In her role she delivers shows and workshops to children in Perth, regional WA, and remote Indigenous communities.

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As a young girl, Eleanor didn’t have many strong female role models, and lacked confidence in herself. Now she is inspired to be that role model for the next generation. She dedicates her time to volunteering with organisations such as WITWA (Women in Technology, WA) and TITP (The Innovator’s Tea Party) to help inspire and encourage young women to confidently enter STEM fields.

Tanya Hallett is a teacher, trainer, coach and speaker who passionately advocates for mental health and trauma informed practice in schools and organisations to improve outcomes for everyone.

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In the education sector, she focuses on facilitating culturally responsive teaching, cultural inclusivity and neurodiverse inclusivity.

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After her own work-related PTSD diagnosis, she founded TIPT (Trauma Informed Practice Training) to enable organisations to foster psychologically safe workplaces where emotional intelligence is paramount. She teaches leaders and organisations practical, trauma informed strategies to empower post traumatic growth. She has created innovative programs in Trauma Informed Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Managing Burnout and Vicarious Trauma.

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Tanya has been a trainer and facilitator for over 20 years, working in Australia and internationally for companies such as Mitsubishi and Toyota. She is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, a LEGO ® Serious Play® Facilitator and has worked with youth and adults heavily affected by trauma.

Anita Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Aicode Australia, a leader in drone and robotics education in WA. She has built long-term partnerships with STEM pilot schools, universities, and not-for-profit organisations, co-developing scholarships and delivering hands-on STEM programs to schools and local communities.

 

With a diverse background including education, marketing and business, Anita has organised numerous events, including a 1,000-person exhibition and three consecutive years of drone competitions. She continues to expand Aicode Australia’s impact by collaborating with industry and education partners to provide innovative STEM learning experiences.

Katherine Zhao is the Sales Director of NuSkin Australia and a Blue Diamond Level Partner, leading NuSkin's largest team in Western Australia. Not only that, She actively participates in community activities, holding significant positions in the Central China Association and the Australian Chinese Women's Association. She has organized no fewer than 100 events, each of which has been well-received by everyone.

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In 2017, she was nominated for NuSkin Pacific Region's Young Leader Under 30 award. In 2019, she made history as the first Chinese young women entrepreneur in the Pacific Region. In 2024, she was nominated by ACWF for Women Entrepreneurship Excellence Award.

Katherine believes in integrity, altruism, and empowering women to overcome self-doubt in entrepreneurship. She emphasizes that energy, not just capability, drives success. Her philosophy centers on character, perseverance, and vision, which form the foundation of unshakable confidence and lasting achievement.​

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Madalena Sande Lemos is the Secretary of the Gender Equality Committee at the United Nations Association of Australia – Western Australia (UNAAWA). She holds an LLM in International Business Law from Católica Global School of Law and a postgraduate degree in Corporate Finance from the University of Lisbon. Madalena has gained extensive experience in corporate law, finance, and M&A through internships at leading law firms and financial institutions, including VdA, Cuatrecasas, Santander Bank, and Abreu Advogados. She also serves as a Paralegal & Consular Assistant at the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Perth.

 

Passionate about social impact, she has been actively involved in pro bono initiatives and student organizations, including ELSA and the UCP Student Association. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Madalena is committed to advancing gender equality and international legal collaboration.