The Exchange - HealthWISE

Disruption - How to move from an idea to action

When: Thursday 24th October, 2024
Where: The Welders Dog Brewery 101 Beardy Street, Armidale
Time: 12pm - 2pm, lunch included Cost: $30+GST (includes lunch)

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Guest Speaker

Dr Erica Smith

Erica is an Associate Professor in Chemistry and Deputy Head of the School of Science and Technology at the University of New England (UNE), Armidale.
Erica’s current work focusses on chemical education and equity & access in higher education, and as a scientist, she utilizes molecular simulation methods to investigate chemical phenomena.
Erica aspires to leadership roles within tertiary education to help build a robust, equitable and effective Australian higher education system.
During her presentation you will hear more about her career in the UK, US and Australia.

Meet your Host

Fiona Strang

Fiona Strang grew up in Warwick on the Darling Downs, was educated locally before completing university in Brisbane and moving to Moree to take up her first job as a speech pathologist.

She has over 30 years of experience in the primary health care field, and 20 years of experience in senior leadership positions including 13 years as CEO of the Barwon Division of General Practice.

Fiona has led HealthWISE as CEO since the organisation was established in 2015.

Fiona leads ‘The Exchange’ panel bringing women in business and leadership roles together to share their professional hacks, stories and insights.

Fiona sees The Exchange as an opportunity for women across northern New South Wales and southern Queensland to explore future opportunities for networking, share leadership ideas, skills and experiences and link with like-minded women to share their experiences of business.

The Exchange was established in 2019, as an initiative of HealthWISE, to foster an exchange of ideas between women in business and leadership roles.