Dr Bridie Mulholland is a proud Jingili woman, cellular bone and cancer biologist, and Director of Indigenous Medical Education at the University of Melbourne. She is nationally recognised for her leadership in health equity, research translation, and systems level reform across higher education. Her work brings together scientific expertise, cultural knowledge, and strategic leadership to reshape how institutions engage with First Nations peoples and communities. In 2025, Dr Mulholland received the Queensland Women in STEM First Nations Award, acknowledging her impact in driving structural change, advancing culturally safe practice, and championing STEMM as a pathway for First Nations people and women. She has led the co design of culturally responsive curricula, evidence based frameworks, and organisational reforms that strengthen accountability, intercultural capability, and Indigenous leadership within medical and health education. Grounded in engagement and collaboration, Dr Mulholland’s work ensures First Nations people are not peripheral to decision making but central in shaping health education, research, policy, and practice. She is committed to building a STEMM sector where Indigenous excellence is recognised, valued, and empowered to lead.