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Born into a family of Civil Engineers, Reina’s path was shaped by early exposure to building sites and the powerful example of strong women in leadership
Annie’s path into construction was sparked by a personal turning point – when her cat developed an endocrine disease linked to toxic exposures in the home.
Raquel reflects on her evolution from growing up around development sites to founding her own company, breaking gender barriers, and championing the visibility of women across all levels of the built environment.
Puja’s journey, shaped by early influences in India and forged through a career spanning India, Hong Kong, and Australia, reflects a deep commitment to equity, resilience, and purposeful leadership. As Associate Director at Ellipse Property, she blends design vision with commercial sensibility, championing inclusive practices across every development layer.
With more than 30 years of experience spanning boilermaking, carpentry, horticulture, and construction, Penny Petridis is a force for transformation. From founding Female Tradie to launching Get Handy Workshops, she is helping women of all ages build confidence, skills, and careers, while reshaping the narrative of who belongs in construction.
From running her landscaping business to co-founding and now leading a successful fencing company, Narelle Warren’s journey is defined by determination, innovation, and a fierce commitment to reshaping the landscape for women in construction. She has carved out a space where inclusion, advocacy, and leadership thrive — one brushwood panel at a time.
Mary Aravanopoulos career began in her family’s hardware store, where she gained an early understanding of the whole construction supply chain.
Though she does not wear a hard hat, Lauren Fahey has spent more than six years breaking down the cultural barriers that keep women out of the industry
From founding Commnia in 2000 to revolutionising project communication across Australia's construction landscape, Gina Yazbek has spent over two decades rewriting the rulebook with code, courage, and conviction.
From launching her own construction company to expanding it across three states and $80M in annual turnover, Dominique Gill proves that success doesn’t mean fitting in — it means standing out.
From her roots in India’s architecture scene to leading multiple $100M+ projects as CEO of Decode Group, Divya’s story challenges every assumption about who belongs in construction. She proves that the best teams aren’t built by ticking diversity boxes but by embracing it.
Angela’s journey—from growing up in her family’s landscaping business to delivering landmark projects across Australia—is anything but conventional.
