Exclusive Q&A Session With Our Mentoring Panel

💫 From Setbacks to Springboards: An Inspiring Panel Discussion

Join us for an empowering evening of insights and conversation as we explore how career challenges, from role redundancies and complex projects to major career transitions, can transform into catalysts for growth and opportunity. This session ties directly into our 2025 program theme: Elevate and Empower, equipping mentees with practical tools, real stories, and the confidence to move forward with strength and purpose.

✨ What to Expect

• Inspiring stories and strategies from experienced mentors in the tech industry

• Honest conversations on resilience, adaptability, and leadership growth

• The chance to ask your own career and leadership questions directly to the panel

• Practical takeaways you can apply to your career journey

Whether you’re seeking guidance on navigating change, insights into industry trends, or simply a boost of inspiration, this event promises to leave you excited, equipped, and empowered.

Event Details:
📆 Date: Thursday 23 October 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm AEDT
📍 Location: Melbourne CBD
📝 Agenda: Details to be announced soon

💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in the industry and connect with a community that champions your growth.

📩 Questions? Reach out at mentoring@women4stem.com.au

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

1. This event is exclusive to 2025 mentor(SHE:) participants

2. Participants - an access code is needed to secure your ticket. If you haven't received, please send us an email

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

TAMARA RYF

CEO - Clicks IT Recruitment / INDEX Consultants

Tamara is the CEO of the Clicks Group, incorporating Clicks IT Recruitment and INDEX Consultants—one of Australia’s largest tech recruitment and consulting firms. With over two decades of experience, she has built a career defined by resilience, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to empowering others. Tamara is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leads with a values-driven approach that champions flexibility, innovation, and trust. Her journey from international beginnings to the helm of a leading tech talent firm reflects her belief in creating workplaces where women thrive, lead, and shape the future of technology.

MELISSA HALSTEAD

IT Technician Lead - Sledgehammer Games

Melissa Halstead is an IT leader with 20+ years’ experience making tech work smarter for businesses. She has helped companies in manufacturing, retail, and gaming level up their systems, move to the cloud, and get the most out of their teams. She loves solving problems, streamlining processes, and turning big ideas into practical solutions. Whether it’s rolling out new tech or mentoring future IT stars, she is all about making technology deliver real results.

REMY ABRAHAM

Corporate Responsibility - Engagement and Community Education Lead

Remy Abraham is a certified expert in stakeholder engagement and a powerful advocate for women in tech, a true bridge-builder between entrepreneurial innovation and critical infrastructure. With an engineering background and two decades in the tech industry, she is a hands-on leader who champions agile methodologies and technical excellence.

Remy's unique blend of technical expertise and cross-cultural leadership allows her to not only drive business growth but also create meaningful social impact. She is a visionary committed to breaking down barriers and inspiring the next generation of female leaders. Her expertise in project management, honed through a Postgraduate Degree in Agile Project Management and a Certified Scrum Master designation, has been applied across diverse sectors, from IT to transport, culminating in her current role in community education and engagement in the rail industry.