
WOMeN LIKE ME
STEM SISTERS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
30th November 2021 3 pm to 5 pm

Women Like Me workshop intends to provide encouragement and support to the recruited ambassadors by demonstrating that women with similar personality traits and aptitudes can succeed in the STEM profession in Victoria, Australia. The program enables STEM Ambassadors to talk confidently to their colleagues and inspire them to pursue careers in STEM.
On November 30th, 2021, we had the formal launch and first ‘Women Like Me’ workshop for our Ambassador Program. The evening began with an introduction to STEM Sisters and a brief outline of the Ambassador Program. Following that, we greeted and presented our stem ambassadors, whose profiles may be seen on our website. Our three panelists, Bhavika Unnadkat, Madhu Bhaskaran, and Stephanie Xoueisomphong, were introduced as the workshop progressed. Our panellists gave up their time to be present at the launch and sparked discussions about the challenges of finding employment in STEM professions as women of colour, as well as how they overcome these challenges to become successful in their careers. Our ambassadors and the audience were given the opportunity to ask the panellists questions and obtain further information. Finally, Winitha Bonney led our workshop activity, which got everyone interested and engaged.
program
Ambassador program launch

Fiona Letos
Director International
Education & Study Melbourne

Anne-Marie Hede
Professor, Dean Graduate Research
Victoria University

ruwangi fernando
Founder & Director
STEM Sisters
WOMEN LIKE ME
Panel Discussion

Bhavika Unnadkat
Head of Data Analytics and Governance
at Energy Australia

Madhu Bhaskaran
Professor and Research Leader
at RMIT University

Stephanie Xoueisomphong
Plant Engineer
at Australian Synchrotron
WOMEN LIKE ME workshop activity
