Mentor Walks is transforming careers, one step at a time. Since 2016, we’ve connected over 12,000 women in 17 locations across 5 countries with more than 800 inspiring female leaders committed to helping women rise. Together, they’ve walked, talked, and built the clarity and connections that empower women to thrive.
The concept is simple: a one-hour walk in a small group with a leading female leader to have a meaningful career conversation. This proven approach helps women when they need it most, guided by the most accomplished women - CEOs, directors, entrepreneurs and leaders in their fields across diverse industries and backgrounds.
Our mission is to make mentoring accessible to as many women as possible, powered by our core value of good women supporting good women. We’re building a global movement—and we want you to be part of it.
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WHY JOIN MENTOR WALKS?
OPEN POSITIONS
Come and join the Mentor Walks team! Click the role of interest and apply.
Local Coordinators
Be one of the two women who want to support their community and make our events happen on the ground. The roles are 5 to 9 hours six times a year, so can be worked in and around your current role.
Auckland (New Zealand) Event Coordinator
Auckland (New Zealand) Community Coordinator
Perth (Australia) Event Coordinator
Virtual (AEST / AEDT timezone) Event Coordinator
Vancouver (Canada) Community Coordinator
Wollongong (Australia) Community Coordinator
Adelaide (Australia) Community Coordinator
Hobart (Australia) Community Coordinator
Singapore Community Coordinator
Brisbane (Australia) Community Coordinator
Calgary (Canada) Community Coordinator
We look forward to hearing from you!
Bobbi is the Chair of globally awarded content and communications agency, Mahlab, a company she founded in 1997. She is passionate about media, business, entrepreneurship, diversity and equality. Bobbi is an experienced board member. In 2015 she was selected to participate in EY's Entrepreneurial Winning women program. She is also a judge of the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. In 2020 she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant contribution to women, publishing and philanthropy.
Co-Founder
Director of Product at STM Brands, a global company founded in 1998 with her business partner, making distinctive digital accessories designed to protect everyday essential devices. Adina was a member of the 2012 Australian delegation to the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit in Mexico City, is an Alumna of the 2016 EY Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurial Winning Women program, she’s one of the Rare Birds: Australia’s 50 Influential Women Entrepreneurs, and an active member of both the Entrepreneurs Association (EO) and YPO.
Co-Founder
Tina has spent the last decade heading up digital transformation and disruption teams and accelerators, here and in the UK. Strategically guiding large corporates, start and scale ups, and key brands to create, build and sustainably operate audience first led experiences. While doing this, Tina ran Mentor Walks Melbourne walk as a side hustle, consulted on their growth and new products and then in 2022 up into the role of General Manager. Tina is focused on driving Mentor Walks scale, so that any women in any community has somewhere to go for impactful career support.
General Manager
Mandi's mission is to empower entrepreneurs and founders with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration needed to surpass business goals and make a positive impact. Having built her businesses while balancing family responsibilities, she understands entrepreneurs' demands and complexities—from time management to financial concerns, scaling challenges, stress, burnout, and the need for proven support systems.
Having partnered with global giants like Apple, Amazon, Disney, and Uber, she excels in securing long-term deals and partnerships that drive growth for startups and scale-ups.
Partnerships Director
Local senior mentors who are passionate about supporting women, have strong professional networks within local communities, and are the face of Mentor Walks in their region.
OUR LOCAL LEADERS
Adelaide
The Hon Grace Portolesi is a former SA Member of Parliament and Minister and now a senior strategic advisor. She operates her own consulting business specialising in government relations. Following her parliamentary career Grace became the first woman to Chair the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission, the State Government's key advisor in advancing and protecting cultural diversity. Grace was previously a board member of SA Leaders, the University of South Australia, Hawke EU Centre, Advisory Panel and the University of South Australia, Research Centre for Languages and Cultures (RCLC), Advisory Panel.
Adelaide
Tanya Cole is the Founder and Chief Executive of the Hessel Group which has been in operation in Australia since 1998. Starting as a home based business with two young children, passion to succeed and take risks allowed the company to grow. The Hessel Group now provides professional care both in and out of the home, training educators for employment in childcare, aged and disability through Enhance Training our Registered Training Organisation, and on site portable Creches.
Auckland
Michele is an experienced senior executive and company director; her previous experience included managing director, marketing and advertising agency roles with expertise in brand, customer experience and digital.
Michele’s executive career In NZ and Australia included roles with Kmart, Metcash, Spark, Woolworths NZ and Air New Zealand.
Michele is now a full time independent director and has experience on publicly listed, private and not for profit boards.
Auckland
Tracey brings a background of 15-plus years in multi-channel operations, business and people management across media and sales/marketing agencies, at CEO level both internationally and here in Aotearoa. Leading with aroha and a cohesive, people-first approach woven into commercial strategy, Tracey has been a catalyst for the tremendous foundational shift in business across Aotearoa, forging equity and intentional diversity throughout.
Brisbane
Cissy helps businesses raise capital, increase valuation and sell. She has 25 years and $17bn M&A experience. SheEO Activator since 2018, Impact Investor, Founder of APAC Women's Mentoring Circle, mentor for CPA Australia, UQ, Queensland Government, River City Labs and Inspiring Rare Birds.
Brisbane
Kanani describes herself as determined, optimistic and curious. She's known as a gregarious working mother whose built a long standing and successful career in the automotive industry.
She lives by the words; have courage and be kind, and is passionate about history, traditions and storytelling.
Brisbane
Rebecca has over 20 years experience in leadership and company director roles across Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and APAC regions.
Rebecca is passionate about helping women create a rewarding career pathway and further developing their self-belief.
Rebecca joined Mentor Walks as an opportunity to support talented women who are striving for a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Calgary
Lisa Wall, Chief People Officer, joined Seequent in 2017. She brings nearly two decades of diverse human resources experience to her senior leadership role in this multi-national ground-breaking technology firm. With a background in HR and operations management, a psychology degree from Dalhousie University and Human Resource Management at Mount Royal University and London Business School. Originally from Canada's East Coast, Lisa is now based in Calgary. As Chief People Officer at Seequent, Lisa's mandate is to foster a world-class place for people to do their best work together.
Canberra
Jenet has 19 years in the APS, the last 12 at the Deputy level, and has worked in 6 difference departments/agencies.
Prior to the APS she worked in the private sector; prior to that state governments in WA and Victoria. With a Masters degree in Organisational Psychology, Jenet has a passion for helping organisations achieve their highest level of performance – through their systems, people and processes.
Canberra
Nadine is an accomplished senior workplace director with 20+ years of experience. Her expertise is in driving change and performance, and in large scale structural adjustments.
Nadine is also an experienced Company Director and Deputy Chair in both public companies and not for profit organisations. She is professionally qualified as Company Director with the AICD. Nadine holds qualifications in business, a law degree with honours and a PhD covering organisational change and workplace relations.
Christchurch
Charlotte was the former CEO of Jade Software Corporation for six years. Prior to joining Jade she has led global businesses in Health Technology, and Packaging & Print. Charlotte is also an experienced company director, including current roles on the Board of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and the Dodd Wall Centre for Quantum and Photonic Technologies. Outside of work she has three children and is an avid fan of new technologies and Jeeps.
Christchurch
Di is an experienced chief executive officer, and board director with a demonstrated history of working with the multi faceted businesses within retail, ecommerce, wholesale, tourism, sports and education. Skilled in governance, business strategy, brand strategy, marketing strategy, high performance leadership, product and design strategy, financial management, transformation project management and mentoring women in business.
Dubai
Afsaneh was a banker for 25 years, the majority of which were spent at Citibank in the EMEA region, managing SME and multinational businesses, credit, trade finance, and cash management products. In the UAE, she headed the corporate bank of a local bank. She was a Senior Consultant for banks in the Middle East before joining IFC as a Senior Investment Officer in mid-2020, where she has been working on their Upstream initiatives in Emerging Markets, mostly focused on gender, SME & trade issues. Afsaneh holds a BSBA in Finance and an LLM in Financial Crimes and Money Laundering.
Dubai
Rola Abu Manneh is the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank UAE, a role she has held since August 2018. She is the first Emirati woman to head a bank in the UAE. In her role, Rola has been responsible for transforming the UAE business into one of the biggest five markets for the Standard Chartered Group. Rola completed her studies at the University of London – Royal Holloway and Bedford New College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Operational Research. She is fluent in Arabic and English and is married with two children.
Hobart
Ally has forged a strong career in the media over the last 20 years with varied roles across Southern Cross Austereo, one of Australia’s leading media companies reaching more than 95% of the Australian population through radio, television and LiSTNR. Proudly an active part of the Tasmanian community, Ally is a Board Member for Tennis Tasmania & St Virgil’s College. On a personal note - Ally enjoys crochet, all things AFL, a good Tassie gin and, occasionally, all 3 together!
Hobart
Erin is a senior energy sector leader with experience across large-scale energy project development, wholesale trading, corporate finance, strategy and operational management. Currently EGM Strategy at Hydro Tasmania Erin is responsible for the setting of Hydro Tasmania's strategic direction and championing its execution. Erin has held prior senior leadership roles in Corporate Finance, Governance and Wholesale Energy and was recently Head of Commercial on the Marinus Link project. In her early career Erin worked in wind development in Australia and overseas, and in investment banking.
Hobart
Ruth is acting Executive General Manager People Enablement at Hydro Tasmania, Australia’s leading clean energy business and largest generator of renewable energy.
Ruth has worked in energy and climate change for over 20 years, first starting with Hydro Tasmania in 2003. Ruth started her career at American Express in London.
As a graduate of the AICD, she has an interest in governance and has been involved with a number of not for profit boards. Outside of work, Ruth provides taxi, cooking and washing services to her 3 young children.
Melbourne
Andi is an executive coach and facilitator with over 25 years experience in corporate and community based environments. With a background in global corporate enterprises, Big 4 management consulting and boutique leadership development consulting, Andi's worked with organisations such as IBM, KPMG, NAB, Telstra, Corporate Vision, CBA, Australia Post, Deloitte, ANZ, Coles Myer, Holden, and the AFL. Andi’s particular passion is assisting women in transition, career advancement, career change and resilience and work/life integration. Andi is the Director of Life NRG Pty Ltd, an organization that empowers women.
Melbourne
Mim heads up Mim Bartlett Consulting where she leads a team focused on maximising strong authentic leadership and wellbeing. She is a qualified lawyer, psychotherapist, a sought-after coach, facilitator, human rights champion and gender equality advocate.
Mim joined MW to support and empower women to reach their potential across their life and to create a supportive and caring community of women all lifting each other up.
Newcastle
Bernadette Inglis is the Chief Executive Officer of Newcastle Greater Mutual Group Limited (NGM Group). NGM Group is one of Australia's largest customer-owned financial institutions, providing retail banking services to more than half a million Australians under its brands Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent. Bernadette is also an experienced non-executive director, with a broad spectrum of Board appointments encompassing arts, education, infrastructure, supply chain and charitable foundations. She is presently on the Board of GWA Group Limited, and Chair of the People and Culture Committee.
Newcastle
A professional director with twenty years’ experience, Sam is passionate about creating value through human capital, emerging technologies and contemporary governance. Sam is currently a non-executive director of NGM Group Australia, one of Australia’s largest customer-owned, multi-brand banks where she chairs the People, Culture and Remuneration Committee. Sam is a former Businesswoman of the Year, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a conjoint academic at the University of Newcastle, Australia and a thought leader for Forbes, America’s leading business magazine.
Parramatta
Professor Alphia Possamai-Inesedy is the Pro Vice Chancellor of Engagement and Advancement at Western Sydney University, President of the Australian Sociological Association and inaugural Chair of the Social Justice Network. Alphia was Chair of Academic Senate and the inaugural Director of WSU’s Sydney City Campus. She has worked as an Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor of Academia and led the co-creation of the Master of Research at WSU (the first centralised degree of the University).
Parramatta
Helen started her career at Deloitte as a graduate in the London office and moved to Sydney in 1997 on the global development program. After transferring permanently she became a partner in the audit and advisory group (A&A) in June 2004. Helen's experience covers audit and assurance services to clients in many industries, with a focus on real estate, consumer business, not for profit and healthcare. She was previously the leader of the firm's national senior living group, which focuses on the aged care and retirement village sectors.
Parramatta
Melissa is a commercially astute, highly focused and driven executive leader with significant experience in human resource leadership, industrial relations, organisational development and change management.
Melissa is passionate about leading large scale business transformations which result in increased business and people performance.
Perth
Alison is an experienced senior executive with extensive background in all aspects of corporate affairs, general management, legal and regulatory compliance, finance, marketing and international business operations. She is passionate about improving diversity and building opportunities for women through mentoring and leads Mentor Walks in Perth.
Welcoming every opportunity to enjoy outdoor conversations about careers, diversity and life balance during walks along the beautiful Swan River, Alison is an enthusiastic promoter of the benefits of Mentor Walks for mentors as well as mentees.
Perth
Linda O’Farrell is a senior executive with extensive experience in the Western Australian resources sector. Linda has shaped people strategy for leading resource companies and since 2013 has led the People and Infrastructure Services teams for Fortescue Metals Group (FMG). In 2015 Linda was honoured to be awarded the CME Women in Resources Champion award and has continued to contribute to empowering women through her involvement with Dress for Success WA (2017) and Chief Executive Women.
Singapore
Aliza built and led APAC businesses for Google, Twitter and Cloudflare. Prior to that, she was in banking and consulting. She is now a senior advisor for BCG, a Forbes columnist, and a NED (Tyro and HealthMetrics - Australia; Azentio and Healthway Medical - Singapore).
Aliza is the author of Don't Quit Your Day Job, outlining 6 mindshifts you need to rise & thrive at work as part of her commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. Recently listed in the Top 100 Women in Tech (Singapore, 2021), she's also been named the IT Woman of the Year (Asia, 2020).
Singapore
Belinda is the Vice President of APJ Marketing at Veeam Software and a proud Executive Sponsor of their 'Women in Green' and ‘Mentor Labs’ programs.
Passionate about leadership and advocating for equality, she is a true believer in the power of women supporting women.
Belinda joined Mentor Walks Singapore after a positive experience in Australia, to connect and empower women in Singapore in their career development.
Vancouver
A career entrepreneur, Laura is the co-founder and CEO of Tealish, a market-leading Canadian specialty tea company, founded in 2005. She is also the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of JOYN Botanicals, a cannabis biotech company with patented technology. Laura has created brands and products sold across the continent for some of North America's largest retailers including Macys, Whole Foods, Indigo, Hudson's Bay, Staples, Avon, and Goodfood. With expertise and a history of success creating cutting-edge products in the plant-based wellness sector, Laura's products have garnered attention worldwide.
Vancouver
Penny is an accomplished technology executive with a passion for empowering customers to make better business decisions through innovative technology solutions. Currently serving as the VP of Mining Data Management Solutions for Seequent, she has over 25 of experience in sales and technical roles for large software companies.
Outside of work, Penny is on the board of directors for Vancouver Skating Club and enjoys skiing and mountain biking. She is committed to leading a balanced and fulfilling life, and is excited to share her experiences and knowledge with mentees in the mentorship program.
Virtual
Angelina is a highly sought after facilitator, coach and consultant. She has 20+ years experience running women's leadership development programs within corporations, professional service firms, the education and not-for-profit sectors. She has also worked as a management consultant in both Australia & the United Kingdom. She also currently teaches Positive Psychology to Masters students in the Faculty of Business and Economics at Monash University. Angelina is a mum, a step mum, a fur-baby mum, a wife, a daughter, an aunty, sister and godmother. She likes big books and has lived in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and London.
Wollongong
Courtney West provides taxation, compliance and business services to a range of clients across the Illawarra. Courtney is proud to be KPMG Wollongong’s first female Partner. Courtney enjoys working with her clients and teams to navigate change. With over 20 years experience, Courtney brings insights to help her clients and teams grow and succeed. Courtney is an alumni of the University of Wollongong & the Sydney Business School’s Leadership Program. She is currently on the board of two not-for-profit organisations, but her most important role is mum to Matilda.
Wollongong
Renee joined the Wollongong City Council in 2021 as the Manager Organisational Development.
Renee joined her local Council in pursuit of supporting her local community, through the
development of the human resources function to further enable internal support in building an
extraordinary Wollongong. Renee is an advocate for the Wollongong region and female progression in the workplace. Renee is passionate about supporting her local community and is the leader for Mentor Walks in the Wollongong region and is inspired by advancing career support for females through mentoring and networking in our local community.
Incredible women on the ground who make our mentoring events happen locally in Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Calgary, Canberra, Christchurch, Dubai, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Parramatta, Perth, Sydney, Vancouver, Singapore, Wollongong and at our virtual mentoring events.
OUR LOCAL COORDINATORS
Adelaide
Hayley is all about bringing people together and creating opportunities for women to connect, grow, and inspire one another. With a strong background in marketing, communications and account management, she brings strategic insight and creative energy to Mentor Walks Adelaide. Hayley’s agency experience spans roles in both Sydney and Adelaide, where she’s worked with a variety of clients in corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors across APAC, helping to build brands, drive impactful campaigns and build meaningful client relationships.
Auckland
Chikita designs sustainable strategies and impactful initiatives to address complex challenges.
As a wanderlust traveller turned social impact strategist, Chikita draws inspiration from diverse cultures to drive creative problem-solving and innovative approaches.
Committed to social transformation, Chikita believes collaboration is key to growth, innovation, and lasting impact. Whether leading diverse teams or fostering cross-sector partnerships, her work is guided by excellence and continuous learning.
Brisbane
Tayla is a business transformation and strategy consultant with experience in retail, government and not for profit sectors. She has a passion for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and is an avid supporter of female mentorship. Tayla believes in championing opportunities for women to build professional connections that can have a positive impact on their career. She enjoys meeting new people and learning from the diverse experiences of others. She is a firm believer in bringing an open mind, curiosity and compassion into all interactions.
Calgary
Liliia is a solution-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in consulting, finance, and project management in the private and public sectors. She is passionate about using her skills to help organizations improve their performance and achieve their goals. Currently, Liliia works at The City of Calgary with Corporate Consultants on service improvement projects. Liliia is a strong advocate for gender equality. She believes that all women should have the opportunity to succeed in their careers and personal lives. Through her work with Mentor Walks, she hopes to empower women to achieve their goals.
Canberra
With 15 years of experience in the world of marketing and events, Casey is dedicated to driving impactful results. She has evolved alongside changes in both digital and traditional marketing, embracing a ‘fail fast’ mindset to adapt quickly and refine strategies.
Her first passion, however, is event management, where she has brought countless visions to life—from awards nights and reunions to health and wellness events, food and wine festivals, and more. She is committed to continuous learning to stay at the forefront of industry trends, ensuring she brings fresh, effective approaches to every project.
Canberra
Micaela is a marketing manager, and brand creative experienced in working with multinational consumer goods industries - specializing in beauty, personal care and fragrances. She has rich experience working in the multicultural APAC and SEA region and is passionate about advocating for women’s careers in STEM and business development.
Christchurch
With experience from FMCG to dietary supplements, Mimi currently holds dual roles at Medsalv as the Marketing Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO, while also sitting on Catapult's Board. Passionate about sustainability, creating meaningful impact, and promoting inclusivity across all areas of life, Mimi is excited to grow, network, and gain career guidance alongside other inspiring women with Mentor Walks.
Dubai
Divena is a dedicated Marketing & Branding Navigator with over a decade of experience in the B2B landscape. She specialises in transforming marketing strategies into measurable results that drive business growth. Divena's journey includes orchestrating impactful events and leading digital campaigns that enhance brand visibility and engage audiences. By blending analytical prowess with creative flair, she guides businesses down unexplored paths to success, ensuring every initiative fosters growth and lasting client loyalty.
Hobart
Bree has a passion for people and is currently working as a Culture & Capability Coordinator while she continues her studies in the human resources field. Through her studies, Bree is exploring the core driers of employee mobility in Tasmania and seeks to understand how to attract and retain talent in a changing career environment.
After participating as a mentee, Bree was inspired by the local Mentor Walks community and looks forwarded to helping other women grow, network, and gain career guidance.
Melbourne
Amanda is a marketing, communications and legal professional who has worked in roles across public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Amanda's strength lies in her specialised in stakeholder management, strategic planning, and impactful communication. She loves creating connections with others and has a strong interest in legal policies, advocacy and working towards a fairer society.
Newcastle
Simone Mourtos is a dynamic marketing professional, driven by a passion for empowering women to take control of their careers.
As Mentor Walks Newcastle's Community Coordinator, she’s on a mission to help women cultivate invaluable networks that fuel their growth. With a rich background in technology, media, and financial services, Simone leverages her diverse experience to inspire women to break barriers and reach new heights in their professional journeys. Together, we rise!
Parramatta
Like many people these days, Jade has two components of her career. One is serving as the Global L&D APAC Career Development Lead for Vialto Partners, where she manages cross-sector and cross-national career development programs, driving impactful strategies and outcomes. Her second job is running her own career and leadership coaching practice, which she has done for the past nine years, helping individuals find suitable career paths, navigate career changes and advancements (promotions and pay raises), and shape their leadership styles.
Perth
As the Community Coordinator for Mentor Walks in Perth, Renee Kaczmarczyk draws on a decade of experience as the founder of the Inspired Women of Perth, a thriving women’s business network with over 5,000 members. Known for her engaging approach and passion for building collaborative relationships, she brings a unique energy to Mentor Walks, where she inspires others to leverage the power of mentorship and community. Renee is dedicated to creating an inspiring and supportive space for women to share insights, grow their networks, and pursue their professional goals.
Singapore
Joey is a communications and marketing professional from an integrated marketing agency. She oversees multiple marketing initiatives across various sectors in the APAC region such as technology, healthcare, government, and more. Joey enjoys diving into new projects with an open mind, embracing the unfamiliar and connecting with new people. She’s also an advocate for gender equality and with Mentor Walks, she hopes to provide women with opportunities to be empowered to take big leaps in their careers and personal lives.
Sydney
Lauren is a skilled marketing and events manager with extensive experience in the ANZ region for major global AdTech companies. She excels in organising, implementing, and overseeing impactful marketing campaigns. Passionate about brand marketing, events, and customer experience, Lauren is known for her people-centric mindset and optimism. As part of MentorWalks, she is dedicated to helping women build strong networks and get access to valuable advice that can help them thrive.
Vancouver
Brittany is a skilled Marketing and Business Development professional based in Vancouver, passionate about helping as many women as possible through meaningful connections and career guidance. With over five years of experience across diverse industries in North America and Europe, Through her role in Mentor Walks, she is dedicated to helping women gain access to valuable advice, build supportive networks, and achieve their career goals.
Wollongong
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Jane has been with Cove Financial Group for over 8 years, starting as an Executive Assistant. Seeing the need for more female financial planners, she earned a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning. Now a New Financial Planner, she is completing her professional year and working towards a Master’s in Financial Planning to offer comprehensive advice. Beyond her professional life, Jane is dedicated to community service and has raised over $210,000 for Cancer Research through her charity, Jane’s Walk for a Cure.
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Content Marketer at Mentor Walks, Tess’s professional life is shaped by a desire to drive gender equality and build an inclusive society. Her passion and experience saw her lead the social media arm of the Teach Us Consent campaign, pulling mandatory consent education for Australian students over the line in March 2022.
She is currently completing her Bachelor of Communications (Social and Political Science) at UTS and is most energised and inspired when surrounded with powerhouse women.
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