Jody is a leadership educator and marketing scholar. Noted for founding and leading Melbourne Business School’s Women in Leadership programs, her work focuses on helping women build leadership presence, particularly at critical career inflection points, by drawing on her expertise in marketing, psychology and leadership development. She is known for helping women reframe imposter syndrome, develop a strong leadership identity and communicate their value with authenticity and authority.

Anushi is a scientist and health advocate who has founded Misti, a health tech company that reimagines the delivery of respiratory medicines and vaccines. Drawing on 12 years’+ experience as a senior scientist at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, she has led numerous international research collaborations. Anushi completed her PhD while becoming a mother; she now uses her platform to champion women in STEM and culturally diverse leadership.

A former APR.Intern, Linda leads a team of scientists and researchers who seek to maximise the circular value of the resources in used tyres. With a PhD in chemistry and over a decade of multidisciplinary research experience, Linda specialises in translating complex environmental science into practical, industry‑ready solutions. She is also passionate about strengthening pathways for women in STEM.

Rachel is a senior healthcare sector specialist renowned for connecting organisations with exceptional leadership. Boasting end-to-end industry insight, she is a trusted strategic partner for organisations seeking to attract and retain senior talent on a global stage.

Milica is an innovative AI leader with extensive leadership experience at Australia’s largest biotech, CSL, combining technical expertise with enterprise strategy and governance. She has a proven track record of strategic foresight, stakeholder alignment, business impact, and leading large-scale data and AI initiatives. A trusted advisor to boards and executive committees, she is recognised for bridging technology and organisational priorities to create measurable enterprise value.