Alison began her career in teaching before diverting to child care management, professional learning and sales. She is known for her creativity and has utilised this to design learning experiences that provoke critical thinking and the authentic use of technology.

Her experience as a business development manger led to the creation of Frogponds when she saw solutions for both sides of the procurement process. Nothing is more important to Alison that the happiness and success of those around her.

Jodie is a highly qualified and experienced educator with a passion for details. Her extensive career spans early learning through to university lecturing and beyond. As a professional learning consultant she designed and facilitated workshops and coaching programs to support teachers integrating digital technologies in the classroom.

She co-created Frogponds to help drive equality and integrity in education. Jodie brings a wealth of experience not only in education but across business and technology after time in account management and procurement. Those that know Jodie appreciate her ability to express deep sentiment with a single facial expression.

Tracie is an entrepreneur, board member, adviser and investment professional with extensive experience in business strategy, investment management, financial services and company accounting.

She has founded two successful financial services businesses and has a passion for supporting and mentoring future entrepreneurs – Vice chair of Perth Angels and member of Scale investors she is an active Angel investor, and has provided support and advice to numerous start-ups from inception to exit.

Courtney Barron is a Senior Executive in the Western Australian Government. Over the past 12 years Courtney has undertaken a range of legal and policy roles in Government, and in her current position as Director of Executive Government Services at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Cabinet, its sub-Committees and Executive Council.

With lived experience of the welfare and public housing system, Courtney is a vocal advocate for women, in particular in relation to employment, housing and health. She pursues these passions through mentoring and board work. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (honours) from the University of Western Australia, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.

Kate is a passionate advocate for women in STEM and the innovation ecosystem. Founder of She Codes, she has led the steep growth of the project since 2015.

Thanks to her work, more than 4500 women have learnt to code through free programs. With a regional upbringing, she strongly believes in empowering women from the world’s remotest regions, providing opportunities for women from as far north as Port Hedland and Karratha, and east as far as Brisbane.

Kate has also contributed to the growth of the startup ecosystem and Spacecubed, and since 2014 has played a pivotal role in building community and coordinating other programs including Plus Eight, Startup Weekend and Meshpoints.

She is also an Activator for SheEO, personally committed to funding female founded startups. Kate was awarded the West Australian Rising Star award, was a runner up for the 2019 and 2020 Seven News Young Achiever Awards, and recently Kate made to the 2021 40under40 Award Winner list.

Suzanne Waldron is a behavioural change facilitator, interviewer and curator. Working globally with influential leaders, her focus is on embedding healthy relationships within ethical systems.

For business, community and culture. She's an active ambassador for RUOK?, Nakuru Hope, and leads the TEDxPerth team. A twice published author, Suzanne has also been nominated for Western Australian of the Year 2016.

Changing The Game is going live on Wednesday, the 10th of March.

I have had the privilege of already interviewing Suzanne Waldron, Kate Kirwin, Courtney Barron and Tracie Clark and can't wait to share their incredible stories with you.

Join me and some incredible people on the 10th of March at 9am, as we launch the Changing The Game show officially.