WCC - Victorian Congress convenor

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CEO, Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA)

Victoria has worked in climate and environmental leadership for the past 17yrs. Her former roles include Chair of the Climate Action Network Australia (CANA), Climate Campaign Manager of the Australian Conservation Foundation, and Manager of Strategy at Bank Australia.

WELA is an independent not-for-profit organisation that is empowering, supporting and funding diverse women’s leadership for our environment and climate, in order to transform Australia’s response to these crises.

Managing Director, First Nations Australia.
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A Noongar Traditional Owner, experienced working with communities across Australia, Bec is a driven and experienced executive with 15+ years in project delivery, program design and people leadership in human rights and social justice. She is the Managing Director of First Nations Affairs, an advisory firm that partners with industry, government and Aboriginal corporations towards a just transition, we: elevate First Nations voices and lived experience in policy and programs that impact them; understand and embed the principles of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; understand and promote First Nations self-determination; promote and work towards Nation Building; and drive meaningful and sustainable reconciliation.

Global advocate for human rights, climate action and Just Transition

Australian convenor, Women Leading on Climate network

Sharan is the Former General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (2010-2022). Previously, she was President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (2000–2010) and President of the Australian Education Union (1992-2000).

She is currently a Visiting Professor in Practice to the LSE-Grantham Institute and chair of its Just Transition Finance Lab’s Advisory Council, a Vice-Chair of the European Climate Foundation, a board member of the Green Hydrogen Association, Co-Chair of the IEA Labour Council, an adviser on Temasek’s Sustainability Advisory Panel, a board member of Novonix and Chair of the Curtain University Institute for Energy Transition Advisory Council.escription goes here

Founder, Raise Our Voice Australia (ROVA)

Named a "youthful visionary" by Forbes, Ashleigh Streeter-Jones has dedicated over a decade to closing societal gaps. Her work focuses on gender equality and youth leadership, for which she has been recognised as a Forbes 30 Under 30 and a finalist for Victorian Young Australian of the Year. She has spoken alongside leaders such as US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, and has written for domestic and overseas publications, including the IMF.

She is the founder and CEO of Raise Our Voice Australia, mobilising young women and gender diverse people in policy and politics. Ashleigh's influence extends globally, from the United Nations to the World Economic Forum, where she serves as Pacific Community Champion for the Global Shapers Community.

International consultant in disaster and climate risk law, policy and practice

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Mary is a recognised specialist on women’s resilience to disasters and climate change. In 2017 she co-founded Humanitarian and Development Consulting, a feminist consulting company. She has recently worked with UN Women, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the Asian Development Bank and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

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Membership and Communications Lead

Independent Federal Member for Kooyong

Federal Senator for Victoria

CEO, National Rural Women’s Coalition

Keli advocates for the needs and voices of rural, regional, and remote women across Australia. Alongside her leadership role, Keli is a business owner specialising in community support for not-for-profits and small businesses. She is also a dedicated farmer, living on a broadacre cropping and beef operation, and an active volunteer in her community. This hands-on experience in agriculture and entrepreneurship gives her a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities.

Driven by her commitment to strengthen rural communities, Keli focuses on fostering healthy small businesses and advocating for equality for all. She believes women are the backbone of resilience and strength in rural areas. Through her work, Keli represents rural women on various national committees and collaborates with federal government departments to ensure the issues that matter most to rural, regional, and remote women and their families are heard and understood.