Dr Morley Muse
Co-founder, Co-Chair
iSTEM; Science Technology Australia EDI Committee
Dr Morley Muse is a Chemical, Environmental, and Renewable Energy Engineer with expertise in waste-to-energy, wastewater treatment, renewable hydrogen, biofuels, and energy transition. She has held leadership roles across academia, industry, and government advisory.
She serves as Co-Chair of Science & Technology Australia’s EDI Executive Committee, a member of the RISE Expert Panel with DCA, SSI, and CEW, and an adviser to Jemena Energy’s Reference Group. A past Elevate Advisory Group member, Dr Muse has championed women in STEM through mentoring, advocacy, and policy influence.
As co-founder of iSTEM, she fosters employment pathways for women in STEM, with iSTEM Co. and DEIR.AI receiving national recognition for their impact. Her contributions have earned multiple accolades, including the 2024 Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll, 2024 AusMumpreneur Awards bronze winner, 2023 Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards finalist, and 2022 Women's Agenda STEM winner.
A sought-after speaker, Dr Muse has presented at Parliament Victoria, Engineers Australia, DCA, Telstra, and major industry conferences. Her work has been featured by Women’s Agenda, Engineers Australia, Careers with STEM, and the Australian Academy of Science, among others.
SESSIONS
DAY 1
2:15
"How-To Leadership Toolkit" sessions
Personal Leadership:
Accelerate workplace promotion: Building a personal brand for unconventional leadership
Dr Morley Muse, Co-founder, iSTEM Co-Chair, Science Technology Australia EDI Committee
How to lead with purpose and vision to inspire and motivate others?
Vanessa Xavier, Head of Market Access, Sanofi
Team Leadership
How to address sensitive issues in the workplace to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture?
Claire Singleton, Director, BBD Consultancy