MARYBETH HOSKING 

Mary-Beth Hosking is a pragmatic and seasoned technology leader, award-winning author, and the CEO of Women 4 STEM. With a master’s degree in business and technology, specialising in Strategic and Organisational Change Management, Mary-Beth has successfully led major restructures for multinational organisations during times of significant transformation. 

In her writing and speaking, she encourages leaders and professionals to embrace career pivots, notably expressed in her second book, When Now Means NOW! A Handbook for Career Change, Advancement, and Progression. Her philosophy, “Don’t be afraid to pivot, be afraid not to,” has inspired many to seize opportunities for growth and development. 

Her first book, In One Piece: A Step-by-Step Guide to Surviving Change, launched during the Covid-19 pandemic to help leaders manage through unprecedented disruption. In 2024, she released her third book, Not Another Digital Transformation – The 10x Generation, which focuses on how businesses can adapt to the future of digital transformation. Recognised for her work in addressing the diversity dilemma in technology, Mary-Beth was honoured with the WEQUAL Technology Leadership Award and was a finalist for the Outstanding Leadership Awards in STEM. Through her leadership, writing, and mentorship, Mary-Beth continues to inspire change-makers to embrace transformation as a path to success. 

AISHWARYA KANSAKAR 

Aishwarya Kansakar is a globally renowned AI and automation entrepreneur and engineer who speaks six languages. Aishwarya is an expert in Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning and Generative AI, with a decade of experience delivering projects for multinational corporations. Fun fact: Aishwarya is the youngest Chief Operating Officer (COO) appointed at Women 4 STEM to date. 

 Since joining Women 4 STEM, Aishwarya has been building our data and insights and governance capabilities with a talented team. She was awarded the 2025 Young Australian of the Year Award for Victoria, and in 2022, she became one of the youngest to be inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. 

SHARON SAMPSON

Sharon Sampson is an accomplished technology executive with 30 years of global experience in strategy, digital transformation, software engineering, integration, design, and innovation. She has worked across sectors including management consulting, manufacturing, logistics, software, human resources, and financial services. For the past 17 years, Sharon has been with ANZ Bank in Melbourne, where she’s known for fostering high-energy environments, cultivating diverse teams, and driving exceptional results. Sharon is passionate about empowering teams and individuals to thrive in ways that bring them joy and create value. 

As a champion of diversity and inclusion, Sharon mentors and leads programs that support the development of women in technology and build talent pipelines. Since 2016, she has been associated with Go Girl, Go for IT, representing ANZ as an executive sponsor. Sharon has been a panelist, delivered workshops and keynotes, and actively participated in every Go Girl event, both in-person and online. She is honored and excited to join Women4STEM in a new capacity to further our mission of inspiring future generations towards a career in STEM.  

POOJA AGARWAL 

Pooja Agarwal Mathur is a program manager with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry across domains such as transport ticketing, mining, banking, telecom, insurance, content management, and e-commerce. Pooja has a strong background in cloud migrations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, application development, and more. 

Pooja is dedicated to mentoring and elevating women in STEM. Through the MentorSHE program, she leads a diverse group of participants with rich cultural backgrounds and varying expertise. Pooja’s dedication has fostered growth throughout the program. She believes in the principle: “Empowered women empower women.” 

Fun fact: Pooja has a creative spirit and an endless imagination. 

MELANIE SHAW

Melanie Shaw is a seasoned People and Culture professional with over 15 years of experience in the tech, law, marketing, and advertising industries. A firm believer that HR goes beyond recruiting, Mel is passionate about increasing workplace diversity and encouraging women to join the IT sector through her leadership at Women 4 STEM. 

YELENA O’SULLIVAN

Yelena O’Sullivan is a consultant with over 20 years of experience in healthcare operations, digital transformation, and data governance. With a Master of Health Information Management and a Bachelor of Information Systems, Yelena is passionate about digital health innovation and skilled at leading complex programs in both private and public sectors. 

Having benefited from mentorship herself, Yelena is dedicated to empowering women in STEM, recognizing the value that diverse perspectives bring. She is committed to inspiring future generations to pursue STEM careers and believes in the importance of mentorship and role modeling. Yelena seeks to foster an inclusive environment that supports women in achieving impactful goals. 

Fun fact: Yelena is a skilled dressmaker, capable of creating anything from a blazer to a ballgown—just don’t ask her to hem your pants! 

ZOE ITZSTEIN-DAVEY 

Zoe Itzstein-Davey is a dynamic leader dedicated to creating environments where everyone is empowered to thrive. With expertise in strategic thinking, relationship building, and clear communication, she excels at navigating complex challenges to drive innovation. Her passion for diversity and inclusion comes from the knowledge that varied perspectives lead to more effective solutions. By leveraging team strengths, she unlocks innovative ideas for a better future. 

Before joining Women 4 STEM, Zoe led ANZ’s gender diversity Employee Reference Group (Forward) for eight years and was the Return to Work Program Manager in 2023, that hired 43 staff returning from significant career breaks. She established an innovation incubator in ANZ Institutional Banking and secured over $100 million in project funding through her strategic business cases. 

Fun Fact: Despite her tech career, her degree is in Film and Theatre production, supporting her to apply creativity and visual storytelling to her work. 

NICK SCOUGALL

Nick is Head of Operations at Forecast, a leading financial modelling and analytics consultancy. Prior to that, Nick worked for EY, where he looked at the applications of machine learning and robotic automation for advanced analytics. Nick has a B. Economics and a M. Professional Accounting from the University of Sydney, in addition to passing the CFA Level 1 exam. Nick loves reading, football and all things outdoors.

RAVI SUNDRAM

Bio coming soon!

AMBER LYONS

Amber Lyons is a social media marketing expert and small business entrepreneur with a history of building and scaling successful business ventures. With a deep understanding of digital platforms and strategies, Amber helps individuals and businesses connect with their audiences to achieve their unique goals. As an author, Amber shares insights and advice on how to successfully open and manage a thriving product-based small business, from concept through to launch.

Since joining women4STEM as Chief Social Media Officer, Amber has worked to support the organisation and programs to increase it’s social media presence and create engaging content that showcases the important work that we do, driving change for women in STEM.Bio coming soon!