Our mission is to create a sustainable network of members that demonstrate leadership by advocating for the best in biotech through communicating independent and balanced views, promoting the industry and the interests of the women working in it.
WiT | Biotech's stakeholders include:
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Individuals or companies working or studying in the life sciences industries - whether 'wet' or 'dry'
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Service providers to these industries
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Government, industry, research and teaching institutions, secondary and tertiary students, parents and educators
History
The WiT|Biotech Chapter of Women in Technology (WiT) was formed in June 2005 with the support of approximately 20 women. The inaugural launch event attracted over 300 attendees from the science and biotech community in Brisbane.
"WiT|Biotech supports its members' advancement by providing access to relevant and valuable activities, networks and information"
A volunteer operational Committee was formed and currently consists of the following positions (some of which are also sub-committees):
Meet the members of the WiT | Biotech Committee
| Chair | Topaz Conway |
| Membership Recruitment | Lavina Proctor |
| PR/Marketing | Ann Uldridge |
| Sponsorship | Kathleen Burgess-Brine |
| Sponsorship | Kristen Radford |
| Member | Jane Fitzpatrick |
The WiT|Biotech Chapter seeks to be perceived as:
- providing relevant and valuable events, workshops and networking opportunities for members
- an industry leader by advocating for the best in biotech through communicating independent and balanced views, promoting the industry and the interests of the women working in it.
- an organisation for women and men
- being in an alliance of equals with AusBiotech
- embodying the values of Professionalism; Empowerment; Innovation; Inspiration and Leadership
Contact individual committee members using the email links above or send feedback to all committee members via committee@wib.org.au