As Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador my team and I have provided national leadership on equity, diversity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) since 2018. We have worked closely with the Australian Government, industry, peak and professional bodies and the education sector to drive meaningful change to policies, systems and processes based on peer-reviewed research evidence. Since 2018, the number of women working in STEM-qualified industries in Australia has increased by 38%.
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Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith has played a central role in the Government’s efforts to encourage girls and women to study and work in STEM. This includes bringing together industry, organisations, and educational providers to drive implementation of the Women in STEM Decadal Plan and the Government’s Advancing Women in STEM strategy.” - Women's Economic Security Statement, Australian Government budget 2020.
The Women in STEM Ambassador [Lisa Harvey-Smith] has used innovative approaches to tackle the challenge of lifting the participation of Women in the STEM workforce and has managed to get national-level scale in a short time. - Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador evaluation report 2021.
Your work has been very influential and helpful in helping NHMRC with our continued work on gender equity and equality. I also know that [our CEO] and all of NHMRC were very grateful for your advice and support leading up to the announcement of the changes for next year’s Investigator Grants as well. - Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council, 2023
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