Nadine Brew
Co-Founder
WILD for STEM
Nadine is the co-founder of WILD for STEM, delivering national women’s leadership programs focused on advancing diversity and representation in STEM. In this role, she leads a small team that has delivered impactful leadership programs across Australia, helping to empower over 150 women in STEM to secure board and senior leadership positions.
Nadine is an experienced drug development executive with a track record of advancing both pre-clinical and clinical stage programs across a variety of drug modalities and therapeutic areas. Her expertise lies in the advancement of early stage therapeutics and supporting the growth of emerging biotechnology companies.
As a recognized leader in STEM and biotechnology, Nadine has played a hands-on role in building early-stage biotech ventures, bridging the gap between university research and commercial outcomes. She also contributes her expertise as a member of the Monash-Breakthrough Victoria Pre-Seed Investment Funding Committee, supporting the evaluation and advancement of high-potential university spinouts.
Nadine holds a PhD in Developmental Physiology from Monash University and has over a decade of research experience in both Australia and the United States. She has served as an observer on multiple boards and completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Company Directors Course, further strengthening her governance capabilities and strategic leadership.
SESSIONS
Day 2
2:10
Mini Breakout Sessions
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
High-performance leadership: Coaching & developing others at scale
Learn how to lift team performance by using coaching frameworks and feedback models that actually work in STEMM environments. Develop skills to motivate, unlock potential, and build psychologically safe teams.
Christine Khor, Chief Executive Officer, Peeplcoach
Harnessing AI to transform teams and drive equitable leadership
Explore how AI can be used as a strategic tool to enhance team performance, inform governance decisions, and create equitable pathways for talent development. Learn how leaders can leverage AI insights to unlock potential, reduce bias, and build high-performing, inclusive teams.
Muneera Bano, Principal Research Scientist - Diversity & Inclusion in Artificial Intelligence (Superstar of STEM - STA), CSIRO
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
From mid-level to executive: Navigating the leadership leap
Tailored for those preparing to step into senior technical, strategic, or executive roles. Learn how to position yourself for high-visibility opportunities, manage power dynamics, and build an executive-ready profile.
Jo Dooley, Vice President, Microsoft
Unlocking career potential through non-linear paths
Explore how unconventional career paths drive creativity and organisational agility, while learning how leaders can support employees with diverse experiences to thrive and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and risk-taking to accelerate innovation.
Nadine Brew, Co-Founder, WILD for STEM