
Kim Dyball
Executive Manager, Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy
CSIRO
SESSIONS
Day 1
1:35
Panel: Championing Indigenous leadership and innovation in STEMM
Breaking barriers and addressing systemic challenges for underrepresented groups
Showcasing Indigenous leadership and innovation in research and science
Strategies to strengthen retention, visibility, and participation of diverse talent
Cross-sector collaboration to create equitable opportunities for all STEMM learners
Moderator: Dr Bridie Hofstee, Director of Indigenous Medical Education, University of Melbourne
Kim Dyball, Executive Manager, Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy, CSIRO
Janelle Randall-Court, Education and Resources Team Member, Deadly Science
Eva Hopewell, Board Member, Deadly Coders, Senior Analyst, Accenture
Day 1
3:45
Closing Keynote Panel: Creating Change from Within – Women Leading Systems Change in STEMM
How leaders can shape the systems, standards and culture that determine who succeeds and who is seen in STEMM
Building confidence, resilience and influence as women transition from technical expertise to strategic leadership and decision-making roles
Ensuring women and diverse talent are not only entering STEMM careers but progressing into positions of visibility, authority and impact
Exploring how leaders can use innovation, partnerships and diverse perspectives to create meaningful change and shape the future of STEMM
Chelsea Brand, Chief Relationship & Experience Officer, Indigital
Jackie Coates, CEO, Telstra Foundation
Narelle Wolfe, General Manager Professional Standards, AusIMM
Kim Dyball, Executive Manager, Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy, CSIRO