Amanda is a co-founder of Impact Generation Partners, which invests in, advises and supports enterprises that deliver financial as well as social and/or environmental returns. Amanda is Co Chair of Philanthropy Australia, the peak body for philanthropy in Australia. She is a Director of Impact Investing Australia and Deputy Chair of the Federal Government Social Impact Investing Taskforce’s Expert Panel.
Samantha Amit is founder of The Center for Development and Leadership in Israel, is an internationally accredited professional coach and supervisor and co-author of Mindfulness at Work. Samantha has considerable experience consulting, coaching and training individuals and groups across a number of industries that include: Government, Hi-Tech, Bio-Tech, Financial, Heath Care, Higher Education, and Manufacturing.
Claire Green is completing a double degree in Law and Global Studies at Monash University.
Timna Katz is a Year 11 student currently attending Mount Scopus Memorial College. This speech was written and presented as apart of the Baron Snider speaking competition.
Kate Ashmor runs her own online law firm, Ashmor Legal, focusing on conveyancing, wills and powers of attorney. When she’s not chasing her two young daughters, or tweeting about #noceilings, she serves as Chair of Caulfield Park Bendigo Bank. She’s a Past President of Australian Women Lawyers, but there’s certainly #noboringlawyershere!
Michelle is a 58 year old mother of twins... a boy and a girl... her son has Autism/ Epilepsy/Intellectual impairment... her daughter is not affected. They are IVF twins- a blessing after a long four year process. She writes about their journey so she can “convert” the unconverted to better understand what Autism entails and its associated difficulties shown in a positive light, for this is how they live their life.
Leah Greengarten is a PR professional with over a decades experience in the Australian and international media industry. Prior to a career in public relations, Leah was a print journalist writing for various publications, such as The New York Times and Sunday Times Travel Magazine.