Women as leaders in sport and business on agenda at UC

Some of the capital’s most successful women will discuss their experiences and the opportunities for women in sport and business at the University of Canberra TODAY.

Hosted by the University of Canberra, Capital Football and RSM Bird Cameron and MC’d by Canberra United star Grace Gill, the event will hear insights from four leading figures from sport and business in Canberra.

The science behind exercise and ways to develop women as leaders will also be discussed.

The expert panelists are:

Senator the Honourable Kate Lundy - Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister; Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs; Senator for the Australian Capital Territory; Chair of the Canberra United Management Committee.

Jane Meade – Chartered Accountant and Partner with RSM Bird Cameron. Ms Meade offers insights into the unique challenges and rewards facing a woman in the traditionally male dominated professional services industry.

Kate Pumpa – Assistant Professor in Sports Studies at the University of Canberra. Dr Pumpa is an exercise physiologist and sports dietitian who has worked for elite rugby teams, researches women’s health and sport performance, and has a regular slot on ABC666.

Heather Reid - CEO, Capital Football and Canberra United. Heather will share her insights on her role as a woman involved in male dominated football and running a small business with a focus on sport.
 
What: W-League: Women in Sport and Business Luncheon
When: 1 February, 12noon to 2pm
Where: Ann Harding Conference Centre, Building 24, University of Canberra
 
Media are welcome to film or photograph the event.

Speakers will be available for interview between 11.45am and 12.15pm, immediately after the event at 2pm or by arrangement.

For further information or to arrange interviews, contact the University of Canberra media team:


Ed O’Daly M: 0408 829 618 T: 02 6201 2441
Amanda Powell M: 0408 826 362 T: 02 6201 5422