Our Team
Meet the friendly executive team behind UQWN who help facilitate and promote the opportunities available to members throughout the year!
President
Liva Wood
What is your favourite part of UQWN?
My favourite part of UQWN is by far the people. I have made so many really good friends through the society and could not recommend it more!
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Secretary
Emily Gracias
What do you wish to achieve in 2024?
This year I would love to focus on endorsing more fun, social events to provide members an opportunity to get to know one another and would also love to expand UQWN's philanthropic portfolio!
Treasurer
Chelsea Wray-Brown
What do you wish to achieve in 2024?
I hope to make some new connections and help organise some amazing UQWN events. Add a short bio for each team member.
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Charity & Wellbeing Officer
Sarah Ott
What is your favourite part of UQWN?
I love the welcoming environment of UQWN and being able to meet amazing girls who are studying all different sorts of degrees!
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Vice President of Sponsorship
Estella Caro
What is your favourite part of UQWN?
I have loved making friends and professional connections through the society at all sorts of events.
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Vice President of Operations
Abbey Croughan
What do you wish to achieve in 2024?
In 2024, I hope to deliver impactful UQWN events that heighten engagement, expose students to new interests and career opportunities, and foster meaningful connections among members.
Sponsorship Director
Emily Ho
What do you wish to achieve in 2024?
One of my goals with UQWN is to implement and expand a supportive women's network system not only within UQ but across campuses in Australia!
Sponsorship Director
Niamh O'Sullivan
What is your favourite part of UQWN?
I love meeting all of the girls and participating in social sports together!
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Sponsorship Director
Hafsah Tahir
What do you wish to achieve in 2024?
I hope not only to build on my confidence in networking with industry professionals but to further connect girls with such leaders.
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Sponsorship Director
Emily Taylor
What is your favourite part of UQWN?
I love the friendships and connections I have developed with girls who are so inspiring and dedicated. The welcoming and supportive environment is also what makes the society stand out to me!
Sponsorship Director
Lucinda Yee
What is your favourite part of UQWN?
I love the friendships I've made and being able to meet people from different disciplines - something that is really unique to UQWN!
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Events Director
Genaya Bardsley
What do you wish to achieve in 2024?
Facilitate some very exciting events and further expand UQWN's reach into the Arts, STEM and Health disciplines.
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Events Director
Kairi Byrom
What is your favourite part of UQWN?
I love the welcoming and inclusive nature of everyone in the society. Also going to events I wouldn't normally go to such as lawn bowls!
Events Director
Andrea Frederick
What is your favourite part of UQWN?
I love the diversity in UQWN, and how you can meet amazing girls from different disciplines!
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IT, Data & Development Director
Cameron Woodley
What is your favourite part of UQWN?
I love the community that UQWN fosters! I feel connected and supported by a community of like-minded, friendly, and passionate people.
Marketing Director
Nakshi Chowdhury
What do you wish to achieve in 2024?
What I wish to achieve at UQWN in 2024 is developing its marketing content to be creative and aligned with UQWN's values in order to attract more members.
Marketing Director
Anwesha Jain
What do you wish to achieve in 2024?
This year I hope to expand my personal network and maintain lasting relationships as well as encouraging more girls to be involved with our exciting events.
Marketing Director
Shobini Ravindran
What do you wish to achieve in 2024?
I hope to develop different skills in my portfolio this year and meet more amazing girls through our events!
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Media Director
Isha Dhuri
What is your favourite part of UQWN?
The connections you make along the way - personal and professional. Ultimately, your network is your net worth and UQWN really fosters developing connections.
Media Director
Ella Passfield
What do you wish to achieve in 2024?
Our marketing team in 2024 has big plans to engage and encourage girls to sign up to our events so they can gain the most from what UQWN has to offer!