NOT JUST A NICE-TO-HAVE: GIRL GEEK ACADEMY’S CEO ON WHY MORE WOMEN IN STEM IS GOOD FOR SOCIETY

The long-term solution to women being underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) lies in fostering gender equality in the classroom, according to Sarah Moran, co-founder and CEO of social impact business Girl Geek Academy.  

The Melbourne-based marketer, unapologetic geek and “Let’s Talk…” contributorspoke to Dynamic Business about the barriers women face to carving out successful careers in STEM, the support Girl Geek Academy is providing women at all stages at the talent pipeline, the need for gender equality to be everyone’s priority and how Australia compares to Silicon Valley.

DB: What is the elevator pitch for Girl Geek Academy?

Moran: Girl Geek Academy is Australia’s first organisation solely dedicated to boosting the number of women leading successful careers in STEM fields. We do this by working with companies, schools and governments to improve their capacity to support women at all stages of the talent pipeline – from school-age girls through to women in senior technology leadership roles. Read more

James Harkness - Dynamic Business - 18 May 2018