Banji Alo is the Data and Information Systems Manager at Queensland Health* . He is also the Author of two bestselling books Before Graduation Day and The Migrants Career Guide. In 2020, Banji received the Distinguished Talent Award from the Australian Government which provides a pathway for migrants to obtain permanent residency. His journey as […]

Jenae Tien is a passionate entrepreneur and author who is committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for children to explore and embrace cultural diversity. As the founder of the social enterprise Expand Your Library, Jenae is dedicated to normalising conversations around allyship, cultural diversity and inclusion in the education space through workshops and resources

Blossom Anyimba-Cooley is a driven and dedicated professional with a wealth of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging (DEIAB) initiatives across various sectors. Originally from Nigeria, Blossom has a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and a Masters of Journalism. With a diverse career spanning state and federal government, private, and nonprofit

Ruhee, the founder of Allied Collective, Australia’s premier inclusive facilitation and wellbeing agency, is a pioneer in purpose-led leadership development through future-focused training. With a diverse background in wellbeing, retail, advertising, sports management, and hospitality spanning over 12 years, Ruhee has established herself as a thought leader, yoga teacher, and public speaker. She also plays

Christine is the Chief Executive Officer of Multicultural Australia. She is a passionate advocate for equal access to justice and services for everyone regardless of their gender, beliefs or circumstances, drawing on her lived experience as a migrant. She has a personal belief that we all have a part to play in tackling disadvantage and

Alicent Wong has over 20 years’ experience as a digital marketing specialist, Ali (as she is known to her friends) is the founder behind The Women of Colour Founders Network. Migrating from Singapore in 2004, she’s worked with brands such as CBA, Tourism Queensland, Microsoft, Apple and Johnson & Johnson. Since moving to Brisbane in

Recently, SMP’s Em Ruzvidzo had a one-on-one chat with David, Queensland’s Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Tourism. David has represented the people of Broadwater in the Queensland Parliament since 2017. He was born and bred in Ingham in North Queensland, the son of sugarcane farmers and small business owners. EmYou’re currently the

Alexis Matthews-Frederick currently runs four companies, across retail, health and nutrition, education and finance. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology, specialising in organisational psychology, she brings over two decades of corporate experience at notable companies like Volvo and Century Yuasa Batteries, as well as contributions to the Gateway Bridge Upgrade Project. She