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Zoe works on a broad portfolio of engagements across industry, research and government

Alongside her own portfolio, Zoe helps others with crafting dynamic and fulfilling careers that leave an impact. She is always open to discussing potential engagements that could benefit from her unique professional background.

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The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem

Welcome to Day One

May 2022

Coming Together to Make Change for Good

University of Canberra

December 2021

Redefining Business at UC

University of Canberra

November 2021

Weekly Innovation Challenge: Funding your prototype

CBRIN

October 2021

Consulting

Strategy development and implementation at the intersection of policy, practice and research

NED/Advisory Boards

Unique insights as a non-executive director or advisory board member

Media/Speaking

Media commentary and speaking engagements on wide range of topics

Blog Posts

2021 Review

2020 Review

Ethitrade wins the CBRIN Innovation Showcase 2020

Ethitrade picks up two awards at the 2020 AIIA ACT iAwards

Media Coverage

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I’m delighted to have been appointed as the next

I’m delighted to have been appointed as the next Chair of the Board for fast-growing social enterprise @youngchangeagents . YCA are leading the way in youth entrepreneurship in Australia, delivering a range of education programs and pathways that develop the entrepreneurial mindset, skillset and toolset of young people aged from 10 to 25. This is a mission close to my heart!

Building on the momentum generated to date, YCA are now well positioned for rapid scaling domestically and abroad, which makes it an exciting time to be joining the organisation. I’d like to acknowledge CEO/Cofounder Margaret O'Brien and outgoing Chair Bettina Manevski for all their hard work in taking YCA from an idea to where it is today. A huge thank you also to all the partners and supporters who have been part of journey. I look forward to connecting with you all.

To reach our goal of impacting 1.5 million young people by 2025, we're looking to grow our network of volunteers who contribute their time and expertise in a range of ways, including:
· Mentoring, speaking or judging at events
· Featuring in video case studies
· Running a local YCA club
· Assisting YCA to scale
If this sounds of interest, please do get in touch via the link in bio
#socialentrepreneurship #boardofdirectors #youthempowerment

Feeling very grateful to now be fully #vaccinated,

Feeling very grateful to now be fully #vaccinated, with the added bonus of catching a glimpse of @floriade_australia at @theais_ vaccination clinic!

A beautiful autumn day at the @nationalarboretumca

A beautiful autumn day at the @nationalarboretumcanberra made the perfect backdrop for the second meeting of the Canberra Economic Advisory Group (CEAG) today. Whilst Canberra has weathered the impacts of COVID better than expected, it's important to not become complacent. It was a rich discussion with the other CEAG members on long term economic development and diversification, including how to build on Canberra's key capabilities and position the ACT economy for success over the next 10 to 15 years.
#economicpolicy #canberraautumn #wearecbr

There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a challengin

There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year. Kicking off in a thick smoke haze (and the worst air quality in the world in Canberra), shortly followed by damaging hail storms and then COVID. I think it’s fair to say that most people had to rapidly adapt and adjust their plans in response.

Despite the challenges and adjustments, it still turned out to be a fairly rewarding year with recognition from #telstrabizwomen for my work leading IC Global, wins for @ethitrade (from @theiawards, ACT Govt ICON and the @cbr_in Innovation Showcase), recruiting an amazing new CEO to drive @ecolourpaint forward, engaging with the media, and serving as a mentor (whilst growing my little family!).

Highlights of the year are captured in my latest blog post (link in bio). I would love to hear the highlights of your year, and what’s next for 2021.

#YearinReview #annualreview #careerplanning #adaptability #womenintech #innovation #awards #globalbusiness #directorship #mentoring #growingfamily

Thrilled that @ethitrade has been named as an ACT

Thrilled that @ethitrade has been named as an ACT Finalist in the 2020 @aiiaict @theiawards for our #ethicaltrade platform! A big thank you to @theasiafoundation & @dfat (our partners in delivering the platform in Vietnam) and to @act_government & @cbr_in for the support we received via ICON. Hope to see you there at the virtual awards ceremony on 20th October
#provenance #supplychaintransparency #womenintech #womeninblockchain #socialenterprise #innovation #iawards