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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2020
We know you're looking for bold, diverse voices to showcase around International Women's Day 2020 so we've curated lists of incredible women and stories to help you create events with impact next year.
First up, we have women who are breaking barriers and driving diversity in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine.
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Meggie is a confidence creator on a mission to close the gender pay gap. She is the Founder and CEO of PepTalkHer an app that helps track wins, improve mindset and supercharge career success using artificial intelligence. Meggie regularly works with corporate clients like JP Morgan and Revlon to deliver keynotes and trainings on overcoming imposter syndrome, retaining talent and confidence.
Meggie is also a Global Ambassador for Salesforce as well as a guest lecturer at Columbia University and Bernard College.
Dr Catherine Ball is an advisor, author, founder, associate professor, executive producer, executive director, company director, and diversity advocate working across global projects where emerging technologies meet humanitarian, education and environmental needs. A sought-after voice across the start-up, futurist and tech world, Catherine works globally across a wide range of projects from creating documentaries and world leading conferences and events, to advising on the use of drones across environmental and humanitarian projects. Catherine is a proponent of community engagement with technology and likes to demystify emerging tech.
Rae Johnston is Australia's leading commentator on all things science, technology, video games and geek culture. A proud Wiradjuri woman, Rae is passionate about Indigenous Science – a topic she promotes as a member of the STREAMS network and explores hosting NITV’s children’s series Rewired.
She is also a part of the prestigious 'brains trust' Leonardos group for The Science Gallery Melbourne, a Mentor with The Working Lunch program, supporting entry-level women in STEMM and an Ambassador for both St Vincent De Paul and the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge.
Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a marine scientist largely focused on the conservation of marine wildlife.
Vanessa is also a passionate and experienced science communicator who loves making science accessible to everyone. Vanessa is the National and International award winner of the prestigious science communication competition FameLab, where she represented Australia on the international stage talking about her whale snot drone research. View Vanessa's recent TEDx Melbourne Talk here.
Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie is a human-focused technologist, immersive reality designer and curiosity facilitator. Kate decodes technology, culture and the future in a way that challenges common perceptions and provides key, yet unexpected insights. Clients describe her as a leader to new ideas, a connector of dots and a re-wirer of brains.
Kate is also a Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Serious Play®, a tool for unlocking innovation and creative thinking that has been used by some of the world’s biggest brands, including IKEA, Virgin Atlantic and Samsung.
Dr Karen Palmer is the Storyteller from the Future, award-winning International Artist and public speaker. Karen is the creator of Riot AI, an emotionally responsive, live action film which uses facial recognition and A.I. technology to navigate through a dangerous riot. Karen is a respected international public speaker on AI, New Tech and Storytelling. Her TEDx Sydney talk on the future of gaming, film and technology titled 'Your Brain is a Remote Control' was a highlight of the 2016 event.
Danielle Di-Masi is a digital communications expert obsessed with how human behaviour interacts with technology. Danielle works with some of the world’s most innovative brands, such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, Cisco, Uber, Microsoft, Zendesk and Apple. These relationships allow her unprecedented access and insights into their strategies for the future of work and digital communications.
Danielle has spent time as the resident tech expert for Network 10 and specialises in making technology understandable to the masses.
Dr Jenine Beekhuyzen is a futurist who believes existing structures in the technology industry must change in order to serve tomorrow’s digital landscape, and that our children’s future job prospects depend on it.
Jenine is a renowned advocate for innovation and diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Jenine draws on her unparalleled experience, encompassing over 18 years of internationally published research and university teaching, to promote her vision for Australia’s future in technology.
Dr Adriana Marais, physicist, innovator and aspiring extraterrestrial, believes that we are living at a unique point in the history of life on Earth. Adriana is the Founder of #ProudlyHuman, as well as Director at the Foundation for Space Development. A key initiative of theirs is Africa2Moon, a program made to inspire the youth of developing nations, in particular Africa, to "Reach for the Moon" through education and science. She was also the Head of Innovation at SAP Africa between 2017 and 2019.
Tan Le is Founder & CEO of EMOTIV, a neuroinformatics company advancing understanding of the human brain using electroencephalography (EEG). She is a technology innovator, entrepreneur, business executive and sought-after speaker.
