Our 2021 Sponsors
Tradeswomen Australia was established to encourage, recruit and retain women in skilled trade roles that are male-dominated. We support industries to capitalise on previously untapped workers through the engagement of all stakeholders and by leading large scale culture change projects. By recognising the need for change in social attitudes we support businesses to take the lead and remove the barriers for women who wish to enter their trade.
Tradeswomen Australia Patron
Pioneer Susan Alberti AC, one of Australia’s pre-eminent philanthropists, businesswoman, role model and mentor to young women.
Tradeswomen Australia Board Members
Jane Sydenham-ClarkeChair & Non-Executive DirectorCEO of Skyline Education Foundation Australia, formerly CEO at Freemasons Victoria, Jane has held leadership roles including at Fed Square, Kidney Health Australia and Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct.
Tony NobleNon-Executive DirectorTony has over 35 years of experience in the electrical and communications industries and was one of five owners of a National Electrical Communications company, prior to moving into a global role with an international company.
Sarah PalmerNon-Executive DirectorSarah works as the Project Manager of Capital Projects at Boral. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) / Bachelor of Science and is an inclusive leader with a track record of building high performing teams.
Fiona McDonaldExecutive DirectorFiona McDonald’s career began as a light vehicle apprentice, during which Fiona started a networking group for women in trades, building relationships and establishing partnerships with business and industry.
Katie GardinerNon-Executive DirectorAn experienced lawyer and former senior associate, Katie has acted for Australian and multinational companies across a wide range of complicated disputes.
Rachna D’MelloNon-Executive DirectorRachna D’Mello is a Senior Manager at Fordham Group’s Melbourne Office since June 2015 and prior to that was at PKF Melbourne for nearly 11 years.
CEO of Skyline Education Foundation Australia, formerly CEO at Freemasons Victoria, Jane has held leadership roles including at Fed Square, Kidney Health Australia and Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct.
Tony has over 35 years of experience in the electrical and communications industries and was one of five owners of a National Electrical Communications company, prior to moving into a global role with an international company.
Sarah works as the Project Manager of Capital Projects at Boral. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) / Bachelor of Science and is an inclusive leader with a track record of building high performing teams.
Fiona McDonald’s career began as a light vehicle apprentice, during which Fiona started a networking group for women in trades, building relationships and establishing partnerships with business and industry.
An experienced lawyer and former senior associate, Katie has acted for Australian and multinational companies across a wide range of complicated disputes.
Rachna D’Mello is a Senior Manager at Fordham Group’s Melbourne Office since June 2015 and prior to that was at PKF Melbourne for nearly 11 years.
Tradeswomen Australia Team
As a construction, business and educational professional, completing a double degree in Construction Management and Design (Architecture) and qualifications in Business Management, Business Administration, Technology and Occupational Health and Safety, Sarah is a passionate advocator in creating gender equity across the board in male dominated industries. Experienced in Work Health and Safety, Human Resource Administration, as well as completing a BA in Politics, International Relations and Islamic studies along with a post-graduate in Human Resource Management, Chelsea is passionate about shifting the workplace culture to better facilitate diversity and equal opportunity for women. Experienced in Human Resources and Clinical Mental Health, completing Master of Human Resource Management and undergraduate degree majoring in Psychology, Yasara is passionate about fostering and strengthening diversity initiatives to open doors for women and minorities working in male dominated industries.
