THE NAWIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KRISTINE SCHEUL

National Chairperson Kristine joined NAWIC in 2007 and became Chair of the ACT members of the NSW/ACT Chapter as it then was. After a few years she helped found the ACT Chapter of NAWIC and served as President of the ACT Chapter for over two years. She has a long history and background in construction having been the Construction Partner at Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers for several years before moving to Brisbane and joining Thiess. During her time in Brisbane, Kristine was the Project Lawyer on both the Airport Link project and the Victorian Desalination project. Kristine moved back to Canberra and worked as the Project Lawyer on the Light Rail project and is now working within the Infrastructure Delivery Directorate within the ACT Government. Kristine is very passionate about the role of women in the construction industry and has both mentored and been mentored by some of the most talented and innovative women in the industry.

CHRISTINA YIAKKOUPIS

National Vice Chairperson Christina joined NAWIC in 2011 as part of the QLD Chapter and became the Awards Chair for four years and then as Co-Vice President before being elected to the National Board in 2017. Christina has worked in construction for over 10 years having entered the industry as a Graduate Civil Engineer at Lendlease where she quickly realised that the structure aspect of construction was what interested her. She is currently working for a concrete supply, pump and place contractor, Pro Concrete Group based on the Gold Coast. Christina is passionate about young girls knowing that construction is an industry they should consider for a career and making their pathway more accessible. She also loves to celebrate the amazing achievements and hearing the stories of the women and the men that support them in this challenging industry.

MIRIAM D’SOUZA

Director & National Treasurer Miriam is a Projects and Infrastructure Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, based in Perth. With more than 17 years’ experience in the construction industry Miriam’s focus is on the mining, social infrastructure, waste and water sectors. Miriam loves working on WAbased projects and has advised on the development of Fiona Stanley Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital, development of Elizabeth Quay and the redevelopment of the Perth Museum. Miriam also advised on the Kwinana and East Rockingham Waste to Energy projects (the first of their kind in Australia) as well as numerous iron ore projects in the Pilbara for BHP, including the recent South Flank project. Miriam has been actively involved with the WA Chapter of NAWIC since its inception in 2009 and a member of the National Board since 2017. She has thoroughly enjoyed contributing to the growth of the WA Chapter and is now focussing on strategic issues for NAWIC as a Board member.

FIONA DOHERTY

Director Fiona has been involved with NAWIC’s ACT Chapter since 2008. She was the Chapter’s Treasurer from 2008 to 2011 and was a Board Director representing ACT in 2011. Fiona also held the Chapter Treasurer role from 2015 and was pivotal in the Chapter’s growth from both a sponsorship and member benefit perspective. Fiona brings extensive operational experience gained as a Board member for various not-for-profit organisations. As a NAWIC Board member, Fiona is passionate about engaging with members, demonstrating NAWIC’s relevance to the construction industry and most importantly, lobbying government and corporations for change.

JOANNE FARRELL

Director Jo has been in the construction industry for 24 years, starting as an Apprentice Carpenter, and is now the General Manager of Kane Constructions ACT. She has worked across the eastern seaboard on airport runways, schools, hospitals and defence projects and notably spent three years in Lithuania working on a Nuclear Decommissioning Facility and learning Russian. She is vocal and passionate about seeing more tradeswomen in the industry. In her Director role for NAWIC, she will oversee the national education portfolio and will work with government bodies and industry to implement pathway programs for apprenticeships and university placements. Jo understands that to create the tangible change the industry needs, we must collaborate and embrace partnerships at every level to ensure all women are given the support they need to thrive in the industry.

SAMANTHA WOODWARD

Director Samantha is the Founder and Managing Director of THINK SAVVY - an organisation that provides services and high-tech solutions in the governance, risk, safety and compliance spaces. THINK SAVVY collaborates with medium and large enterprises nationally and internationally. Samantha has twenty plus years of experience in non-traditional working environments, including the mining and resources sector and the construction industry. As a woman in STEM, Samantha also has a passion for software technology and effectively bridges the divide between operational priorities and technology solutions, through demystifying technology. Prior to joining the NAWIC Board, Samantha held various roles in the NAWIC VIC Chapter including President and Sponsorship Chair. In her Director role, Samantha is an active voice for increased engagement of women and girls in the construction industry. She aligns herself with the priorities of celebrating women and encouraging them to be bold and brave while also advocating for industry change.

KYLIE JUDD

Director Kylie’s love of technicality and project management led her to a career in construction management. With a background in civil engineering and management, Kylie has fulfilled multidisciplinary roles including Site Engineer, Design Engineer and Quantity Surveyor across her career. She has worked nationally in Perth and Melbourne, as well as internationally, having spent five years in Dubai, UAE. Currently, Kylie is working as an Assistant Project Manager working for Multiplex, and is based in Perth. Throughout her career, Kylie has always been extremely passionate about the future of women in construction and enjoys encouraging, motivating and mentoring within the community. She hopes that we can all play our part in working towards a more inclusive and empowered future for all.

HAYLEY GILMOUR

Director Hayley is a Quantity Surveyor by background and has over 19 years’ experience in the UK and Australian construction industries across a variety of projects in both the building and infrastructure sectors. In her role as a Commercial Leader at Laing O’Rourke, Hayley oversees the commercial and contract management of various projects across Australia. Hayley held the role of Co-Chair for the NAWIC NSW Mentoring Sub-Committee for three years and was awarded the 2014 NAWIC NT Crystal Vision Award.