It is with great pleasure that we announce the cohort for the March 2021 Rising Leadership Program! This cohort is a diverse group of established leaders across sectors and industries, who all care about giving back to Western Australia. We can't wait to see how they progress on their leadership journey.

  • Anne Blades, Department of Communities, Senior Child Protection Officer
  • Belinda Taggart, Department of Finance, Principal Project Manager
  • Bronwyn Trlin, Public Transport Authority of WA, Manager Safety & Quality
  • Cameron McKay, Public Sector Commission, Principal Consultant Culture and Improvement
  • Caroline Robson, Curtin University, Manager Alumni and Community Relations
  • Corin Hooyberg, Pilbara Ports Authority, Business and Trade Specialist
  • Emma Eltringham, Woodside, Technologist
  • Esmee Ng, Health Empower, Director
  • Jenna Hawkey, KPMG, Manager
  • Jessica Godwin, Venues Live – Optus Stadium, Financial Controller
  • Juliana Azzalini, Department of Education, A/Principal Consultant ICT Business Analysis
  • Julie Bavington, Main Roads WA, Business Manager
  • Kaylee Nicholas, Cahoots, Marketing and Partnerships Manager
  • Kylie Greenslade, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, Executive Manager Business and Corporate Services
  • Laura Wastle, WA Police, A/Strategic Manager
  • Leon Khan, Derby Media Aboriginal Corporation, Manager
  • Lisa Hall, 30 Foot Drop, Presenter and Social Media Manager
  • Lisette Traves, Department of Communities, Strategic Planner
  • Loredana Manfredi, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Engagement and Outreach Coordinator
  • Margot Hammond, Western Power, Stand-alone Power Systems Manager
  • Natalie Gulberti, Department of Communities, Quality Manager
  • Nelly Simon, Western Power, A/Head of Finance and Metering
  • Nicki Dyson, Interchange WA, Executive Manager People & Culture
  • Nicole O’Neill, Shire of Kalamunda, Manager Customer and PR
  • Patrick Tierney, Programmed, National Training Services Manager
  • Ryan Evans, Woodside, Senior Commercial Adviser
  • Steven Pretorius, WA Police, Shift Supervisor (Sergeant)
  • Trevor Hope, CITIC Pacific Mining, Superintendent Learning Systems
  • Tui Magner, Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, Corporate Services Manager
  • Vicky Absalom-Hornby, Child Australia, Executive Director Business Development and Innovation
  • Zoe Iveson, Perth Inner City Youth Service, Coordinator