our
mentees
We are excited to introduce you to the talented and inspiring mentees of the STEM Sisters Mentoring Program. Our mentees are women of colour pursuing careers in STEM, bringing a wealth of knowledge, passion, and potential to the program.
The Journey So Far
Our program has supported an array of mentees, from final-year undergraduate students to early-career professionals and seasoned experts returning to the workforce. Each journey is a testament to the resilience and dedication of women striving for excellence in STEM fields.
Continuous Support
STEM Sisters is committed to the continuous support of our mentees, even after they complete the program. We foster a thriving alumni network where past mentees can connect, share opportunities, and offer support to one another.
Get Involved
Are you ready to start your journey with us and make a mark in the STEM world? We always seek driven and passionate individuals to join our next cohort.
EOI for the 2024 program
STEM Sisters 2024 Mentoring program begins on the week starting from 15th July 2024 (week 1) and ends on the week ending on the 6th October 2024 (Week 12)
Application EOI start – 4th June 2024
Application EOI close – 2nd July 2024
The 2023 STEM Sisters Mentoring Program aimed to empower 40 women of colour (WOC) in the STEM fields by providing them with structured mentoring, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops.
This initiative targeted culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) women at various stages of their STEM careers, from final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students to recent graduates, early-career professionals, and returnees to the STEM workforce.
The program’s comprehensive approach was designed to address the unique challenges faced by these groups and to increase their representation, success, and advancement in STEM fields.
Safina Batool
Sakkur iba University Pakistan

Pragya
Gautam
Deakin University
The 2024 STEM Sisters Mentoring Program aimed to empower 66 women of colour (WOC) in the STEM fields by providing them with structured mentoring, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops.
This initiative targeted culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) women at various stages of their STEM careers, from final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students to recent graduates, early-career professionals, and returnees to the STEM workforce.
The program’s comprehensive approach was designed to address the unique challenges faced by these groups and to increase their representation, success, and advancement in STEM fields.

Harley Ngo
Deakin University

Naomi Liu
Macquarie University

Lea Lim
University of Melbourne

Juliet Doling
Deakin University

Sukhmanpreet Kaur
Federation University

Amanpreet Kaur
RMIT University

sheida shadani
Monash University

Gem Phan
Swinburne University

Balqes Alatawi
University of Melbourne

Mithra Kaipravan
Incheon National University, Republic of Korea
Jasmine Nguyen
La Trobe University

Mina Al-Khafaji
Monash University

Laura Rey Gomez
Macquarie University

Chaitanya Arora
University of Melbourne

Imarsha Pathirana
University of Melbourne

Gaihong Wang
University of Technology Sydney

Yanyi Huang
RMIT University

Jotsana Pant
Victoria University

Emily Peng
RMIT University

Millicent Opoku
La Trobe University

Sisara Siriwardana
Monash University

Asmaa Hussein
University of Melbourne

Beauty Paradzayi
Victoria University

Chimi Wangmo
Melbourne Institute of Technology

Ying Tai
Monash University

Senani Rathnayake
University of Technology Sydney

Sadia Afrin Smigdha
Deakin University

Asma Rahman
University of Melbourne

Artika Kumari
La Trobe University

Pooja Rao
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Sampurna Shrestha
University of Canberra

Madhu Mithraa Prabakar
Deakin University

Phavithra Manoharan
Victoria University

Shashi Bahuguna
La Trobe University

Javiera Olivares-Rojas
Monash University

Amy Jennings
Victoria University

Seohyun Baek
University of Melbourne

Jananipriya Sivamani
Monash University

Amani Jaha
RMIT University

Jinnat Hasan
Holmesglen

Shahenaz Chaudhari
Holmesglen Institute

Madhuri Edla
RMIT University

Rebecca Wu
University of Melbourne

Celine Prasad
University of Sydney

Anjalee Senarath
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Poonam Sood
Mp bhoj university india

Mrunmayi Patil
RMIT University

Zoe Tong
Monash University

Nisha Nehra
La Trobe University

Fariha Jaigirdar
Deakin University

Ayesha Ali
Monash University

Bhagya Madubashini
Torrens University

Karunya Radhakrishnan
Deakin University

Alina Lam
Monash University

Nimali Lakmini Munasinghe
Monash University

Garima Sharma
Monash University

Kajal Khodaskar
Monash University

Angel wu
Monash University

Despina Kiriakidis
La Trobe University

ziggy hao
University of Melbourne