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 2025 program
STEM Sisters 2025 Mentoring program begins on the week starting from 7th July 2025 (week 1) and ends on the week ending on the 26th September 2025 (Week 12)
Application EOI start – 1st April 2025
Application EOI close – 15th May 2025
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