Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program 2026

We concluded our Emerging Leaders Fellowship (ELF) Program in Melbourne on the 22nd and 23rd June. Twenty-eight women leaders, who work across women’s health research, flew in from across Australia to participate in a 2-day intensive leadership workshop, following an online workshop.

They took part in the Monash University Women in Leadership Program, which combined experiential learning with practical applications, and focused on overcoming the unique challenges faced by women researchers in leadership.

The ELFs also engaged in mentoring and networking activities, including a valuable opportunity to connect with WHRTN's senior academics and leadership team.

Congratulations to our 2026 ELFs-

Amy Wallace, Crystal La Rue, Danielle Girard, Ecushla Linedale, Emily Bowden, Fiona McDermid, Jodie Scott, Josephine Okurame, Kasuni Akalanka, Katie Brooker, Kelli MacMillan, Kristen Barratt, Melanie Fernando, Mumtaz Begum, Pieta Shakes, Poliana De Barros Medeiros, Raksha Pandya-Wood, Rebecca O'Reilly, Reika Masuda, Rhiannon Friday, Roslyn Donnellan-Fernandez, Salma Arabi, Vanessa Wergin, Wathsala Mohotti, Wendy Jopson, Zhiqi Liang

We hope this program has sparked new ideas and equipped you with insights to carry into your research, workplace, and future!