Australian Women in DC (AWDC)

What a start to 2025 ?? We hosted our first Australian Women in DC (AWDC) event last week with another big discussion: "Converging or Diverging? #AI & #Cyber in the #Business & #Government domains. We were lucky to have a rockstar expert panel ?? Dr Emily Goldman (National Security Council, White House), Alexandra Seymour (Cyber & Infra House Subcommittee), Steven Marshall (American Australian Association), Lesley Seebeck (Geomastery Advisory & former Australian Govt CIO) and our fabulous moderator Michelle Price (Geomastery Advisory & former CEO, AusCyberSec). We also had a very warm welcome from #Ambassador Kevin Rudd recognizing #IWD International #Womens Day. Thanks to our volunteer Organizing Committee Lisa J Pettigrew Kate Healey Nerida King Sheradyn Holderhead Dr Rebecca Johnson AM Dr Margie Warrell Sally Mudie Micalie Hunt Alexandra Hallen Aaron S. Big thanks ?? to our event host & sponsor Embassy of Australia, United States of America for the beautiful surroundings & ever-welcoming #Australian hospitality ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Want to join our Australian Women in DC (AWDC) invitation list? Send us an email with your details to [email protected] (you don't have to be Australian, a woman or in DC ...just one of those things will do!)

What a way to wrap up our big & successful 1st year of Australian Women in DC (AWDC) with a fantastic event last week all about frontiers of #space & we had the privilege of partnering with our friends at Australian Strategic Policy Institute It was a wonderfully inspiring & informative session mingled with the opportunity to socialize ?? network & enjoy some Aussie food & wine hospitality ...all the things we like at Australian Women in DC (AWDC) - in particular this topic brought together so many of the fascinating dimensions we get to enjoy being in #WashingtonDC - #politics #business #government #investment #diplomacy #defense #science #tech #education #alliances #exploration and more! Stay tuned for more info on our 2025 Australian Women in DC (AWDC) events - you can follow us & msg us here OR email us ?? [email protected] to get on our event invitation list Remember ?? to be part of Australian Women in DC (AWDC) you don't have to be #Austalian, a #woman or in #WashingtonDC ...just one of those things will do ?? Big thanks to our special guest panelists for their riveting insights and candor Paula Trimble Lisa Wood Jeremy Hallett & our MC Nerida King Thanks also Sally Mudie Adam L. Chandler Jessup Marika Vigo Australian Space Agency Space Development Agency BAE Systems BAE Systems, Inc. Lisa J Pettigrew Sheradyn Holderhead Dr Margie Warrell Dr Rebecca Johnson AM Micalie Hunt Alexandra Hallen Kate Healey Aaron S. American Australian Association John Berry Katherine Bennell-Pegg Thanks to some of our great regular Australian Women in DC (AWDC) friends Melissa G. Julianne Staggs Mike Tibodeau John Hanshaw Ari Chanen and some of new friends Kylie Ahern Lilli McCulloch Mary Stuart and many more ... We look forward to seeing y'all in 2025 !!! #friendship #networking #leadership #inspiration #American #Australian #partnership

Too much politics lately? ?? We've got a great distraction for you - join us this Thu 11/14 evening for our next Australian Women in DC (AWDC) executive networking event ...learn about the new frontiers in #space ?? across #technology #business #science #defense #communications #government & more (...and hear about the success of #American & #Australian women ???????????? leading these endeavors). Our Australian Women in DC (AWDC) team is partnering with Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) to host a post-election 'palate cleanser' event. Enjoy our good ol' #Australian hospitality?????? ?????? and catch up with old friends ?? make some new friends. We still have some tickets left ???????? https://lnkd.in/gBkjSkdb **you must register beforehand to attend** EVENT DETAILS Thu 14 Nov (5:30 PM - 8:00 PM) 1333 H Street NW, Washington D.C. 20005 You'll hear from ... Paula Trimble Policy Chief, Legislative Affairs Director, and Director of Small Business Programs, Space Development Agency Lisa Wood Senior Director, Civil?Space,?Space?& Mission Systems BAE Systems Jeremy Hallett Chairman, Space Industry Association of Australia & moderated by Nerida King Residential Fellow at ASPI We look forward to seeing you Lisa J Pettigrew Kate Healey Sally Mudie Nerida King Dr Margie Warrell Dr Rebecca Johnson AM Micalie Hunt Sheradyn Holderhead Adam L. Marika Vigo Chandler Jessup Australian Women in New York

Well done Embassy of Australia, United States of America - brilliant event & great to hear straight-shooting strategic and tactical insights from both sides. Bravo Ambassador Kevin Rudd ?? moderating such a rich discussion (and helping with the translations where required .....lots of laughs for what Aussies call "swinging" voters ??). Good to see so many friends from our Australian Women in DC (AWDC) extended network too!

Did you see ?? our very own #Australian original (& Australian Women in DC (AWDC) Organizing Committee member), Melissa Chiu, Director of DC's famous Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden highlighted as a visionary art world leader in latest Galerie magazine ?? "...Chiu has doubled the institution's attendance to more than one million visitors a year; launched an innovative digital platform, Hirshhorn Eye; built an international and diverse board; and most important, positioned the museum as one for - and about - artists." #Art #Artists #Design #Hirshhorn #Museum #Smithsonian #WashingtonDC #Exhibition #Women #Leadership #WorldLeader Lisa J Pettigrew Aaron S. Lisa Robinson Shayne De la Force Ian Gerard Damien Miller Kevin Rudd Therese Rein Embassy of Australia, United States of America Dr Margie Warrell Nerida King Dr Rebecca Johnson AM Sally Mudie Micalie Hunt Alexandra Hallen Sheradyn Holderhead https://lnkd.in/gnC4KVbN

Our DC team was delighted to partner with Australian Women in DC (AWDC) to host a political panel event discussing what has and will continue to be an unprecedented U.S. election campaign. Our panelists representing Bondi Partners Emma Doyle and Amy K. Dacey were joined by journalists Ahtra Elnashar and Cate Cadell who all shared insights into how the election will play out in America and the effect it will have on the rest of the world. It’s a fascinating time to be in DC!

We've had a busy Summer at Australian Women in DC (AWDC) - last night we partnered with Bondi Partners to host an all-star female bi-partisan panel for off-the-record ?? insights on the #election ?? (Our timing turned out to be genius ?? with so many unprecedented recent events to dissect). Everyone could have kept listening to this awesome line-up all night. Big thanks ?? to Emma Doyle Amy K. Dacey Cate Cadell Ahtra Elnashar and our star moderator Sheradyn Holderhead quizzing our panel of super-charged #political #insiders and #journalists It was standing room only on a busy #DC night ???????????? Huge thanks ?? to our event Sponsor & Partner Bondi Partners ?? #WashingtonDC #leadership #women #America #Australia #alliance #partnership #networking #connections #friendships #international #community #collaboration The Hon. Ambassador Joe Hockey (ret.) Lisa J Pettigrew Paul Grill Jennifer Bonadio Chelsey Martin Dr Margie Warrell Micalie Hunt Sally Mudie Dr Rebecca Johnson AM Alexandra Hallen Nerida King Marika Vigo Marc Lavine Chloe Habelreeh Shayne De la Force Catherine Woods Mike Tibodeau Ian Gerard Fabio van Loon

Another marvelous sold out event with all our friends of Australian Women in DC (AWDC) & Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) at the beautiful residence of the #Australian Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd & Therese Rein, our Patron of #AWDC. Our gorgeous Summer Tennis??Garden??Party last Sunday was a chance to meet up with old friends, make new acquaintances and for a few brave souls in their #tennis whites to enjoy some exhibition matches and a clinic on #WashingtonDC's only grass tennis court with plenty of #Aussie-style refreshments ?? ?? Big thank you to our hosts Kevin Rudd & Therese Rein for their hospitality and welcoming remarks. #America?? #Australia?? #partnership #alliance #networking #leadership #business #partnership #friendship #DC #EmbassyRow Embassy of Australia, United States of America American Australian Association ?? Want to join the fun? Our events usually sell out so we do not always get the chance to share in advance on social media. We're a nonprofit networking forum bringing together executives from all the interesting circles that inhabit #DC - you don't have to be Australian, a women or even in DC (only one of those things is required ??). To join our invitation list - leave us a message here or email us @[email protected] Lisa J Pettigrew Dr Rebecca Johnson AM Sally Mudie Nerida King Kate Healey Dr Margie Warrell Micalie Hunt Alexandra Hallen Sarah Niblock Ian Gerard Bonnie LePard Paul Burfield Shayne De la Force Marika Vigo Bronte Munro Catherine Woods Meegan E. McVay, CFRE Sheradyn Holderhead Cassandra Kelly AM Marlene Poynder Maritza Lizama John Hanshaw Mike Tibodeau Marc Lavine Fabio van Loon

This looks great Helen Zhang Ive signed up to come along #intrigue ????????? ???????? CC the #WashingtonDC Australian Women in DC (AWDC) gang

What a way to make the most of being in #WashingtonDC ?? summer drinks ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? at the Library of Congress (we were in good company #NATO event same night downstairs #justanothernightinDC) Want to join our invitation list for Australian Women in DC (AWDC) events? You don't have to be a #woman, an #Australian or even in #DC ...just one of these things will do! Our events usually sell out quickly so we can't always post on social media beforehand #rundontwalk ??♂? ??♀? We are a nonprofit networking forum bringing business professionals (all genders, backgrounds) from all the interesting various disciplines that come together in #WashingtonDC #business #investment #tech #sciences #philanthropy #arts #sports #defense #diplomacy #government #politics #academia #entrepreneurs #nonprofit We look for opportunities to celebrate & connect women #leaders & we amplify the camaraderie and #partnership of #Aussies & #Americans ?? ?? ?? ?? Want to join the party? To join our invitation list, email us [email protected] or follow our linkedin page Australian Women in DC (AWDC) & send us a linkedin message ?? Lisa J Pettigrew Dr Rebecca Johnson AM Nerida King Dr Margie Warrell Kate Healey Sally Mudie Micalie Hunt Alexandra Hallen Sarah Niblock American Australian Association