Making an Impact: Exploring Professional Pathways That Drive Positive Change

Do you want to deepen your impact? Are you looking for ways to align your career with your passion for social and environmental change? Join us for an insightful panel discussion on how to navigate different pathways to drive positive change through your work—and beyond.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
⏰ Time: 12 PM (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) | 11:30 AM (Adelaide, Darwin) | 10 AM (Perth) | 2 PM (Auckland)
💻 Platform: Online
🎟 Cost: Free for BFGN members, $20 for non-members

Hosted by Social Impact Hub, a Business For Good Network partner, this panel discussion will feature Social Impact Fellows who have pursued diverse careers in impact-driven fields. They’ll share insights on:

Their journey to growing and scaling their impact
How they create change through their roles
Their motivation for working or volunteering in the impact space

About the Panelists

Gabrielle Trenbath
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Australian Public Service

Gabrielle is a trusted public servant and board member with experience across government and the not-for-profit sectors, specialising in integrity, rights-based policy, and international governance. Known for thoughtful analysis and ethical decision-making, they bring a strategic, big-picture approach to complex global issues.
Karin Lee
Founder of Florapeutic

With a background in corporate marketing and a passion for purpose, Karin founded Florapeutic to tackle flower waste and create meaningful social impact. Through rescuing event flowers and redistributing them to local communities, Florapeutic reduces carbon footprints while spreading joy and sustainability. Karin is also committed to mentoring young people and women, supporting their journeys into entrepreneurship and purpose-led careers.
Kaukab Naeem
Client Support Partner at The Benevolent Society

Kaukab Naeem is a social impact professional and former international student from Pakistan, now working in the not-for-profit sector in Australia. With a background in social work and community engagement, she’s passionate about equity, inclusion, and empowering people through storytelling and systems change. She’s currently a Client Support Partner at The Benevolent Society and an alumna of the Social Impact Fellowship.

About the Social Impact Fellowship

The Social Impact Fellowship is a three-month, hands-on program designed for professionals seeking to explore their purpose and drive meaningful change. Since its inception, the Fellowship has supported over 350 individuals in developing the knowledge, networks, and resources to become leaders in their industries or transition into the for-purpose sector.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Social Impact Fellowship, visit the website here. Applications for Cohort 9 are now open!

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