Nayomi Kannangara
CEO, International Women's Development Agency (IWDA)

Nayomi Kannangara is a feminist leader in the international development sector, with over two decades of experience advancing gender equality, driving systemic change, and championing decolonial approaches to aid. As CEO of IWDA, she brings deep expertise in feminist practice, innovative funding models, and partnerships that centre the voices and agency of women’s rights organisations across Asia and the Pacific.

Her lived experience as a woman of colour informs her deep commitment to dismantling systemic barriers and transforming how change is resourced. Nayomi currently serves as a Board Director of Philanthropy Australia (PA), the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), and Her Place Museum Australia.

Julie Reilly OAM
CEO, Australians Investing In Women (AIIW)

Julie Reilly is passionate about sharing the benefits of investing in women and girls through philanthropy and social investment. Prior to leading AIIW, Julie’s diverse experience spanned government, corporate, NFP, university and media roles. Julie was awarded a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in 2021, recognising her service to the community through charitable organisations. She is driven by the deep conviction that if funders view issues through a gender lens, it will lead to funding that brings us closer to gender equality.

Renee Cremer
Yuin woman
Deputy CEO, Community First Development

Renee Cremer is a proud Yuin woman and mother with senior leadership experience across the non-profit, private and government sectors. A former CEO of a youth not-for-profit, she has represented Australia internationally through the International Visitor Leadership Program (USA), Youth G7 (UK) and the OECD Forum (France). Renee is deeply committed to advancing First Nations self-determination and improving outcomes for future generations.

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