Female mentorship program Assisterhood locks in 27 QLD mentors and 2022 launch event
Following its recent expansion into Victoria, female-run mentorship program Assisterhood can announce 27 mentors will be volunteering their time for the Queensland program, totalling 40 mentors across both states.
From seasoned CMOs to innovation and experience officers, the breadth of Assisterhood’s mentors has once again widened.
Assisterhood strongly encourages people from marginalised or diverse backgrounds to apply.
Says Linh Diep, founder, Assisterhood: “We want to shine a light on all the different career paths you can take in the comms industry, and break the mould on ‘you can’t be what you can’t see’.”
To match the momentum of the program’s fifth year, the QLD committee has grown. Teach Starter’s senior marketing manager Isabelle Debnam and Guide Dogs Queensland senior marketer Liz Ballantyne return as QLD Leads, while Publicis Worldwide digital project manager Polina Shilenina and Arc Worldwide account manager Vanessa Pham are joined by new faces; Askable growth manager Colleen Gao and Surf Life Saving Queensland marketing officer Molly Atkinson.
Assisterhood QLD lead Liz Ballantyne is excited about the year ahead: “Assisterhood provides the opportunity for younger female professionals to create long-lasting connections with industry experts for their personal and professional growth.”
The combined Assisterhood VIC and QLD launch event will be run virtually on Wednesday 16th March at 6–8PM AEST. Hopefuls will be able to meet, hear from, and talk to the program’s 40 mentors, plus gain insider tips on applying from previous successful mentees.
Says Isabelle Debnam, Assisterhood QLD lead: “2022 is going to be one of Assisterhood’s biggest years to date! Our mentor lineup is exceptional and we can’t wait to see the relationships that will form in this year’s cohort. This year is all about growing and strengthening our community.”
Application details will be announced during the event, and released to the wider community later that week.
Assisterhood QLD will also be hosting a range of events this year, including workshops, panels, and networking nights.
RSVP to the Assisterhood launch event here: assisterhood.com.au/rsvp-launch
Program info can be found at assisterhood.com.au
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2022 Assisterhood QLD Mentors:
Simone Waugh – Managing Director, Publicis Worldwide
Vicki Lee – Head of Broadcast and Content, Publicis Worldwide
Priscilla Jeha – Founder, The Together Society
Kylee Ratz – General Manager, Cutting Edge
Christine Gannon – Managing Partner, CHE Proximity
Nicole Hartley – MBA Director & Associate Professor, The University of Queensland
Georgia Ball – General Manager, Vivo Group
Caroline Starecky – Innovation Practice Lead, GLASS & Co.
Kelly Brightwell – Strategy Director, Khemistry
Erin Core – Head of Research & Strategy, Veracity
Keisha Leon – Director, Leon Design
Ash Ivory – Head of Product, Askable
Frankie Young – Founder & Creative Director, Studio Neubau
Emmagness Ruzvidzo – Digital Marketing Manager AU/NZ, Global Payments Inc.
Ashton Tuckerman – Chief Marketing Officer, Gathar
Kylie Mcleod – Marketing Manager- Commercial Acquisition, RSL Queensland
Katie Martel – Founder & Director, Croft PR
Camille Layt – Senior Content Advisor, Rio Tinto
Neha Sen – Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, Acumentis Group
Jessamy Ross – Senior Creative & QLD AWARD School Head, Khemistry
Eva Rothwell – Global Head of Marketing, intelliHR
Amanda Goddard – Senior Creative Marketing, Social Media & Publicity Manager, M4M
Nina Ellingsen – Senior Marketing Manager, Orange Sky Australia
Jen Jeavons – Founder & Managing Director, Pixel Palace
Sara Tweedly – Chief Marketing Officer, Canstar
Amber Snow – General Manager, Pixel Palace
Lisa Summer-Hayes – Head of Marketing & Audience Development, Queensland Ballet