Meet Our People
Founder, Patron and Ambassador
Dr Susan Alberti AC AO AM
Pioneer Susan Alberti AC, one of Australia’s pre-eminent philanthropists, businesswoman, role model and mentor to young women.
Fiona McDonald
Fiona McDonald’s career began as a light vehicle apprentice, during which Fiona started a networking group for women in trades, building relationships and establishing partnerships with business and industry.
Kendra Heil
AFLW player Kendra Heil from the Essendon Bombers, a painter, has joined the TWA Community Foundation team as an Ambassador.
Tradeswomen Australia Board Members
Jane Sydenham-Clarke
CEO of Skyline Education Foundation Australia, formerly CEO at Freemasons Victoria, Jane has held leadership roles including at Fed Square, Kidney Health Australia and Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct.
Georgia Ellis
TWA Company Secretary Georgia is a finance professional with a background in mining and infrastructure who has gained experience in operational and corporate roles in
Florence Drummond
TWA Non-Executive Director Florence is Co-Founder of Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia, which is a platform created to bring together Aboriginal and Torres
Kit McMahon
Non-executive Director
Kit is a C-Suite executive with 20 years’ leadership experience and an in-depth capacity for strategic planning and execution. Significant working knowledge of workforce development, workforce planning, skills (policy and practice), capacity and capability building at industry, organisation, individual, and community level.
Amber Stevenson
Non-Executive Director
Amber is the Superintendent of Aboriginal Development at Fortescue Metals Group, with a long-standing career in mining and community services.
Tradeswomen Australia Community Foundation Board Members
Kate Hughes Hallett
Kate supports her clients to tender for and deliver major projects. Kate’s skills in this field are supported by a Bachelor of Civil and Environment Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management.
Jo Farrell
Jo’s career spans over two decades and across multiple spectrums of the industry. A qualified carpenter by trade, licensed builder, certified building designer and now
Jane Sydenham-Clarke
CEO of Skyline Education Foundation Australia, formerly CEO at Freemasons Victoria, Jane has held leadership roles including at Fed Square, Kidney Health Australia and Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct.
Radmila Desic AM
Radmila was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List for her significant service to women in the construction industry, and to unemployed youth.
Erica Pegorer
An experienced Executive Director in a PJP, with a demonstrated history of working in the educational and mission leadership.
Amy Wells
Amy is an engineer with private and public business experience. Skilled at growing people and business, Amy is often the foundation stone in times of change when teams and organisations are looking to scale, are scaling, or need to reshape.
Tradeswomen Australia Group Staff
Janet Cribbes
Janet brings extensive leadership and community service experience. An Active Board member to St Kilda Community Housing, Chairperson for Wellsprings for Women Inc, Former councillor and Mayor of Port Phillip Council 2004-2008 with a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Sciences.
Katie Yates
Program Manager Katie oversees a range of programs which empower women to take up a career in trades. Katie had just earned her Masters qualification
Alison Manton
Communications & Marketing Officer Alison is experienced and formally qualified marketing practitioner with a background in sales, media and publishing. In her career she has
Dr Tanya Paterson
Workplace Diversity Officer Tanya has worked in the gender equity arena for many years across Australia, including TAFE NSW Women’s unit, NSW State Rail,
Fearghus Stewart
Apprentice Engagement Officer Fearghus has worked in both commercial and NFP organisations and is currently completing a Bachelor of Business/Commerce from Deakin University. A key
Madeline Wells
Apprenticeship Engagement Officer Madeline has experience in education, the arts, campaigning, organising, caring for country and advocacy. She is a qualified teachers aide, and is
Yasara Dissanayake
Workplace Diversity Officer
Experienced in Human Resources and Clinical Mental Health, completing Master of Human Resource Management and undergraduate degree majoring in Psychology, Yasara is passionate about fostering and strengthening diversity initiatives to open doors for women and minorities working in male dominated industries.
Chelsea Bryans
Chelsea
Workplace Diversity Officer
Experienced in Work Health and Safety, Human Resource Administration, as well as completing a BA in Politics, International Relations and Islamic studies along with a post-graduate in Human Resource Management, Chelsea is passionate about shifting the workplace culture to better facilitate diversity and equal opportunity for women.
Sarah Curley
Administrator
As a construction, business and educational professional, completing a double degree in Construction Management and Design (Architecture) and qualifications in Business Management, Business Administration, Technology and Occupational Health and Safety, Sarah is a passionate advocator in creating gender equity across the board in male dominated industries.
