Professional Migrant Women in Sydney: Global Talent in Focus

Join us for an inspiring evening of dialogue and connection at Global Talent in Focus: Professional Migrant Women in Sydney. This dynamic panel discussion will spotlight the stories, challenges, and triumphs of migrant women who are shaping the professional landscape in Sydney. Hear from influential leaders, network with like-minded professionals, and explore how diversity is driving innovation in the workforce. Whether you're a professional, ally, or advocate, this event promises to ignite meaningful conversations and build lasting connections. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate and empower global talent!

Agenda:

Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country
Panel Discussion Session: The event will start with an engaging panel discussion featuring four distinguished professionals, each sharing their unique journey as women in Australia. Gain insights into their diverse experiences and perspectives. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, offering you the opportunity to participate and delve deeper into the topics discussed. So, come prepared with your questions!
Networking Time: The perfect opportunity to meet more diverse women from the community, grow your professional networks and build meaningful connections that lead to real opportunities
Closing

Refreshments: Nibbles and soft drinks will be provided. We will aim to cater for different dietary requirements. If you have any particular need, please get in touch with us.

Our Speakers:

Panel Facilitator
Veronika Imrichova - Contingent Workforce Program Manager at PwC

Nine years ago, Veronika arrived in Australia to learn English and embark on a new chapter in her professional and personal life. After completing a Master's degree in Business Administration, she began her career in the staffing and payroll industry. Over time, she progressed from operations to a leadership role in Client Management and currently, Veronika leads a Contingent Workforce Program at PwC. Throughout her journey, she has remained dedicated to assisting fellow migrant women in finding their own paths in Australia and guiding them through their career journeys.

Koon - Executive Coach at Koon

As an executive coach, Koon guides executives and aspiring executives to overcome systemic barriers, enabling them to rise to senior positions. With her firsthand experience as a woman of Asian descent and 2 decades in the corporate sector leadership, Koon partners with her clients on strategies that fuel their growth, resulting in influential leadership within their organizations. Beyond individual success, Koon is dedicated to fostering race and culture inclusion in senior leadership. Her daily thought leadership and speaking engagements has garnered a significant LinkedIn following, breaking biases and fostering allyship.

Bronwyn Williams - Senior Project Officer at Western Sydney University

Bronwyn's heritage is from Avatele in Niue and Rarotonga and Aituataki in the Cook Islands. She has a 22-year career as an equity practitioner in universities across Australia and New Zealand. She leads the Pasifika Achievement to Higher Education (PATHE), Refugee New and Emerging Communities (NEC), and the First Foot Forward primary program at Western Sydney University. With a Master of Arts (Hons) and a Master of Literature, Bronwyn is passionate about empowering young learners in Australia. She co-founded and co-chairs the Australian Pasifika Educators Network and serves as the Equity Practitioners Higher Education Australasia Executive.

Stephanie Zuniga-Maher - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Professional

Stephanie is passionate about diversity, equality, and inclusion in both her professional and personal life. With a background in Gender Studies from Duke University, she has actively created spaces for meaningful conversations on diversity in tech. Currently, she is a DEI Partner at Canva, where she focuses on fostering inclusion and belonging within the company. In her previous role as an Inclusion Talent Partner at Canva, she developed and implemented DE&I recruiting strategies. She has also founded the Lean IN Sydney Group at Splunk and organized the Women Leading IT event to promote female leadership in tech. Outside of work, she enjoys parenting, dancing, cooking, wine tasting, and blogging about cooking and triathlons on her website, herunsicook.com

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