Liz is a non-executive director in the not for profit and government sectors. She is the Pro Chancellor of the Board of Trustees of the

Rachael Bermingham is currently one the highest selling self-published female authors in Australia. Collectively she has sold over 6 million copies of her books around the globe and has written a new title every year for the last 9 years. One of co-written books ‘4 Ingredients’ is still the highest selling self-published title of the highest selling self-published title of the past decade within Australia.

Melissa is the Host of the Seven Network’s flagship current affairs program, Sunday Night. She is also an award-winning Journalist and Senior News Presenter with Seven News (Australia) and the weekend breakfast host for radio station Smooth FM. She also hosts the 6pm News each Friday and Saturday night for Seven News Sydney. In 2014, Melissa won the Australian Commercial Radio award (ACRA) for Best Newcomer (Metro).

Jane Hunt is the CEO of Adopt Change, a highly influential organisation advocating for change in adoption policy and practices in Australia. She is leading the development of the next stage of the organisation, including setting the strategic direction, developing the business model and establishing a centre of excellence in pre and post adoptive care. Jane is passionate about providing children the best start in life so that they can live rich and full lives.

Deborra-lee Furness is an internationally acclaimed actress as well as a passionate advocate for vulnerable and abandoned children. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York Deborra-lee has won many awards including Best Actress awards from the highly regarded Film Critics Circle of Australia, the Variety Award and Best Actress at Seattle International Film festival for the movie ‘Shame’.

Ben Johnson is a Principal Lawyer working in Coleman Greig’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. Ben has more than 15 years’ experience working as a lawyer in commercial disputes, strata and construction law.

For more than three decades, Lisa Wilkinson has blazed an unprecedented trail through the Australian media landscape, initially in publishing, then on radio and now in television and online. In every forum she has achieved extraordinary success and earned widespread respect. As co-host of the Nine Network’s Today Show for more than nine years, and August 2015 adding the role of Editor-At-Large of The Huffington Post Australia – Lisa Wilkinson is truly in a field of her own.

Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO is an urbanist, businesswoman and philanthropist with a longstanding interest in cities, and technological and social innovation. She chaired the Committee for Sydney from 2012 to 2015 and has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the new Greater Sydney Commission, tasked by the NSW state government to assist in delivering strong and effective strategic planning for the whole of metropolitan Sydney.

Father Chris Riley AM, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Youth Off The Streets, has worked with disadvantaged youth for more than 40 years in a variety of roles including teacher, youth worker, probation officer, residential carer, principal and CEO. As CEO of Youth Off The Streets, Father Chris oversees the operation of over 35 programs that employ over 200 staff and involve more than 400 volunteers.

Often referred to as ‘the gang buster’, Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace, has delved into the dark underbelly of crime investigating and dismantling some of the State’s most feared gangs. Throughout a stellar career spanning more than 30 years with NSW Police, Deborah has faced murderers, drug manufacturers and extortionists – to name just a few.

Ruth Medd is a Certified Practising Accountant and former IT professional who has been pursuing a career as a non-executive director since 2000. She is immediate past chair of Australian Ethical Superannuation, a director on the National Foundation for Australian Women and a former director of the NSW Casino Control Authority and the Infants Home at Ashfield.

Carole-Anne is a lawyer, director, CEO, entrepreneur and innovator. She is Deputy Chair, Director and Honorary Legal Counsel of Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway and a Director Sydney Community Foundation and Sydney Women’s Fund. In her role as Director and founding partner of Imalia, Carole Anne is creating innovative financial services’ products that empower women to take control of their financial future.

Anne Parnell is a member of Coleman Greig’s Commercial Property team. Anne has over 20 years’ experience and in property development, sale and purchase of residential and commercial properties, leasing, sale and purchase of Business and commercial law.

James Hamilton is a member of Coleman Greig’s Commercial Litigation team. He has practiced for many years as a partner at international and Australian legal firms.

Peter English is a member of Coleman Greig’s Commercial Law team. Peter has extensive experience as a commercial lawyer and previously led the litigation and dispute resolution practice at Surry Partners Lawyers which he co-founded.

Lillie Cawthorn has been investing in industrial real estate in Sydney for the past 15 years. She initially invested in residential real estate, where she

Diana Saad is a Senior Financial Planner, specialising in wealth protection and intergenerational wealth creation. She initially began her career with MLC whilst completing her

While Ellie’s disability has landed her in trouble over the years, (she once threw her prosthetic leg at a boy who was annoying her), overall

Melissa started her diving career at Parramatta Diving Club at 10 years of age. She relocated to Brisbane with her family a few years later

Two times World Champion, four times Commonwealth Champion, in the sport of athletics, Jana Pittman swapped the track for the ice, joining the Australian Women’s