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Australian Museum Highlights Women Leaders and Professionals for International Women's Day

institutional · 2026-03-24

For International Women's Day 2024, the Australian Museum featured several female professionals discussing their roles and career advice. Kim McKay AO, appointed in 2014 as the institution's first female Director and CEO, noted that women now hold 67% of executive leadership positions. Dr. Jenny Newell, Curator of Climate Change, described her work at the Climate Solutions Center, which involves exhibitions and community collaboration. Miriama Vasiti Simmons, Pasifika Consultation Officer, works on cultural collections and exhibitions like 'Wansolmoana'. Dr. Jodi Rowley, Lead Scientist for FrogID, highlighted her amphibian conservation efforts and being the first non-assistant female in her department. The profiles emphasize mentorship, cultural engagement, and addressing gender gaps in fields like STEM.

Key facts

  • Kim McKay AO became the Australian Museum's first female Director and CEO in 2014
  • Women occupy 67% of executive leadership roles at the Australian Museum
  • Dr. Jenny Newell curates climate change initiatives and promotes community action
  • Miriama Vasiti Simmons enhances Pasifika collections and works on exhibitions like 'Wansolmoana'
  • Dr. Jodi Rowley leads the FrogID project and is the first non-assistant female in her department

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  • Sydney
  • New York
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Fiji

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