Connect locally with a Network of Passionate Individuals.
| In 2005 Malcolm Gladwell noted an interesting fact that despite only 14.5% the general population of US males being over 6 feet tall, amongst CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, the number who were over 6 foot sat at 58%. Closer to home in 2015, Elizabeth Broderick mentioned in her farewell speech that there were more men named Peter (14) running ASX200 companies than there were women (11). If asked the question “do you think that this specific random trait makes someone inherently better at achieving a status”, most people would not agree. However, there are many more examples of curious biases that germinate when people are not presented with considered alternatives nor take time contemplate the lived experience of others. ALGAs Diversity and Inclusion series is an opportunity to hear from people with different experiences to help work towards mitigating the unconscious biases we all carry.
ALGA SA Branch in their inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Series are pleased to present three trail blazers providing insights into their diverse careers, who their role models and mentors were and how they are giving back to support others to make the most of opportunities that arise. Come and join our panel in a conversation on how Diversity and Inclusion enhances opportunities for all. This event is for those that want to understand what they can do to support and recognise those around them and help build a culture of belonging with someone who may have different experiences. Finbar Mills is a Marketing and Communications Specialist who has worked in in several states and currently resides in Sydney. After sustaining a spinal cord injury from a motorbike accident, Finbar became a paraplegic and uses a wheelchair for mobility. He works tirelessly advocating for people with disabilities, seeking to improve awareness and inclusion in the community and workplace. Chad Ytsma is a proud Ngarrindjeri & Binjali man from his mother’s side and Dutch from his father’s. His passion for First Nations history and culture serves as a key driver to delivering effective outcomes for all. Whilst developing and implementing the inaugural Reflect RAP for SA Power Networks and Enerven, Chad is very focussed on building respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations Peoples and communities across South Australia. Angla Stokes has a BSc (Hons) Chemistry and a Masters in Research Chemistry. She has over 30 years’ experience within the Manufacturing and Mining Industries with 26 years at the Whyalla Steelworks and Mining Operations. Angie has taken every opportunity to diversify her career ranging from sustainability and stakeholder engagement to development of pandemic response across the mining and steelmaking businesses to managing operational plants. |
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Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and a selection of appetizers. Please note that this is not a formal dinner event.
BYO! To minimise our use of plastic, we encourage delegates to bring their own reusable water bottles and coffee cups.
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Finbar is a Business Strategist with extensive experience across various industries, including aviation, retail, and engineering. He has held senior roles such as Asian Pacific Marketing Manager and national Tender and Bid Consultant. Finbar’s primary role is as a Senior Consultant, Winning Work at Aurecon, where he delivers successful proposals and response documents to secure contracts for large-scale ventures and projects. Additionally, Finbar offers consultancy services to numerous businesses and organisations, specialising in marketing, communications, and business solutions. After sustaining a spinal cord injury from a motorbike crash in 2009, Finbar became a paraplegic and relies on a wheelchair for mobility. Since then, he has been an advocate for people with disabilities, working to improve access, awareness, and inclusion within the community and workplace.
Chad Ytsma is a proud Ngarrindjeri & Binjali man who has over 7 years’ experience in the power industry with SA Power Networks and Enerven, starting as a Linesman and more recently as the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Coordinator in 2024. Chad and the team launched the successful development and implementation of the inaugural Reflect RAP in 2024 and are currently working in 2025 to develop and implement the SA Power Networks Group Innovate RAP.
Looking forward, Chad is excited about the expanding opportunities for SA Power Networks & Enerven to deepen their connections with Traditional Custodians while maintaining meaningful engagement with all employees. His passion for First Nations history and culture serves as a key driver to delivering effective outcomes for all.
Angie has over 30 years' experience within the Manufacturing and Mining Industries with 26 years at the Whyalla Steelworks and Mining Operations.
She has worked across all departments within the Whyalla Steelworks business and managed multiple areas including Operations (Cokemaking and Power and Services), Environment, Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement (Mining and Steel), Engineering (incl Sustaining Capital Portfolio), Continuous Improvement (Mining) and led the Pandemic Response across the Mining and Steel businesses.
She is also an active community participant having held a number of board roles in various organisations including schools, youth arts and scouts. Angie is an accredited level 2 planning professional, and she facilitates education programs for The Smith Family.
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Adelaide SA 5000
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Student: $15.00
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