Speakers
There is a great appetite to learn from the stories and experiences of women working and studying in STEM and therefore we are frequently asked by students and partners for #womeninSTEM speakers and experts to talk at events, panels or participate in research. We have created a space on our website where women in STEM can volunteer to join our list of speakers/experts. Students, women in STEM groups, researchers and partners can contact that list of expert women in STEM to engage them in the work they are doing.
If you are looking for someone to be on a panel, give a keynote, participate in research, write an opinion piece or be on radio… here’s a place to start.
However, it is important to emphasise that women should not feel compelled to give their expertise for free. If you require input from women in STEM, pay them adequately for their time through speaker or contributor fees. At the very least ensure expenses are paid to prevent them being out of pocket when they are supporting your work.
If you are a woman in STEM, tell us your expertise, what you are happy to volunteer for and add yourself to the list! The list is evolving and will continue to grow.
| Name | Surname | STEM areas of expertise | Engagements you volunteer for | LinkedIn page url |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsty | Annand | Materials, Microscopy, Lasers, Data Storage, Optics | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstyannand/ |
| Elizabeth | Tepluhhin | Project managing technical delivery including the development of a mobile application live to market. | Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/etepluhhin/ |
| Karamjot (KJ) | Jaswal | Lead BAME Attract schemes at IBM, IT and Business Management Degree, Consultant at IBM | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/karamjot-j-59370379/ |
| Sheetal | Dash | Technology, Data Governance, Cyber security & Cyber Threats, Machine Learning, Diveristy & Inclusion, Mentoring | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheetal-dash-7772b7a5/ |
| Izzy | Rich | I work in renewable energy and also have a background in GIS and some coding (mostly R & Python), as well as ecology & environmental sciences. | Speaker (Speaker), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rich-86958912b/ |
| Charlotte | Pritchard | State veterinary medicine, veterinary epidemiology, disease outbreak response, animal welfare science | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-pritchard-597aab104/ |
| Gillian | Murray | Building surveys of commercial buildings; Advising on commercial lease repairing obligations (dilapidations); Building conservation; Maintenance strategy; Building defects | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianmurraymrics/ |
| Samantha | McCabe | Architect, Women In Property past Chairman, Passive House Consultant. | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Mentoring (Mentoring) | http://linkedin.com/in/samantha-mccabe-b8314813b |
| Ann | Allen | CEO of the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors; previously over 35 years experience in Property and Construction; experienced in issues relating to the built environment and place making and chair Architecture Design Scotland; proactive in supporting positive active to create a more diverse workforce and Chair the Scottish Board of Women in Property | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-allen-53137529 |
| Samantha | Bedford | Innovation, Lean Start-up, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Leadership, Intrapreneur, Gender Equity, Charity Boards | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthabedford/ |
| Anne | Weatherston | Chief Information Officer of three major international organisations, now NED specialising in digital transformation and technology oversight | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://linkedin.com/in/anneweatherston |
| Natalie | Reguis | Built environment; Building Services Engineering | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-reguis-93330232/ |
| Katharine | Preedy | Statistics, Mathematical Modelling of interacting systems, Ecological Modelling, Design and Analysis of Agricultural Experiments, Environmental Mathematics, Integrated Pest Management | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-preedy-79617b18/ |
| Melinda | Matthews | I am the CEO of a tech business, 28 years in technology (software), been a stem embassador, my young daughter is a mirco biologist, father a phd in science and mom a home ec scientist | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-matthews-3a588/ |
| Kristen | Salzer-Frost | Engineering, Fire engineering, STEM Ambassador | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ksalzerfrost |
| Lynsey | Shovlin | Project Manager for supply chain growth in Offshore WInd. | Panel session (Panel session), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynseyshovlin/ |
| Laura | Larios-Jones | Mathematics student, interest in all STEM womxn | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session) | https://www.linkedin.com/company/swag-successful-womxn-at-glasgow |
| Myrtle | Dawes | 30y, oil and gas, engineering, cosntruction and technology. Worked in discipline engineering and business leadership | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrtledawes |
| Alison | Cleary | Technical Project Management, Graduate Apprenticeships and online learning, sensor systems, interface between academic research and industry | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-cleary-83a7228/ |
| Lucia Martina | Martin Lopez | marine biology, cetaceans, marine mammals, conservation, anthropogenic effects, biologging, biomechanics, bioenergetics | Speaker (Speaker), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucADa-martina-martADn-lB3pez-a7268a1a3/ |
| Theoni | Photopoulou | biology, marine science, ecology, animal movement modelling, statistics, time series modelling | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/theoni-photopoulou-163b6322/?originalSubdomain=uk |
| Kimberley | Bennett | legacy pollutants; physiology; marine mammals; seals; diving; fasting; adipose | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberley-bennett-2281b410a/ |
| Souhila | Chetouane | Petrophysics, Fluid dynamics, research in flow assurance | Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media), Mentoring (Mentoring) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/soulychetouane/ |
| Naomi | Mitchison | Electronics, Engineering, STEM Promotion, Management, Development | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-mitchison-6922947 |
| Natasha | Dell | Physics, computing, software engineering | Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-dell-77996248/ |
| Laura | Duke | Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Physics, Image Processing, Defence, Algorithms Engineering | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-duke-2045a023 |
| Sarah | Clark | Process Engineer in Oil & Gas industry with a keen interest of progressing within business & other energy sectors. | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarksarah/ |
| Marnie | McKay | Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Consultancy, Young Professionals, Energy, Transportation | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnie-mckay-274535b0/ |
| Kerry | McCormack | Global IT leadership, Applicaiton Development, Information Security, Systems Implementation, IT project Delivery and Transformation | Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-mccormack-2a98317/ |
| Caroline | Laurenson | Chemical Engineering, Offshore Oil and Gas, Decommissioning, Entrepreneurship, IoT, Health Tech, Project Management, Schools Workshops | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-laurenson-99aa52140 |
| Athina | Frantzana | Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Research, Women in Tech, Mentoring, Training | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/athina-frantzana/ |
| Karen | Blanc | oil & gas, career development, leadership, gender balance, inclusive work practices and policies | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-blanc-husband/ |
| Ann-marie | Miller | Teachers of stem | Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | not.co.uk |
| Elspeth | McIntyre | I am an innovative geospatial professional, with six years of experience in the AEC industry in a variety of roles. I have worked extensively on multiple small to large infrastructure projects, consistently introducing new methods to save time and add value. | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/elspethm/ |
| Mariana | Cendejas Orozco | Cancer science, chemistry, leukaemia, drug discovery, pharmacology | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariana-cendejas-orozco-1bb4b07b?originalSubdomain=mx |
| Rhona | Marsland | Civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, railways, design, construction, multi-disciplinary design | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | http://linkedin.com/in/rhona-marsland-6bb16434 |
| Vasiliki | Dimitriadi | Geotechnical engineering,research, soils and earthquakes, data, numerical simulation | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasiliki-dimitriadi-33a88738/ |
| Belinda | Tory | Nuclear design, systems integration, engineering project management, submarines, safety | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-tory-ceng-mimeche-6988378/ |
| Sally | Cochrane | Technical writing, content development, information management, MadCap Flare | Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallycochrane/ |
| Caroline | Domenech | Technical writing, documentation, content strategy, information architecture | Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-d-a455ba62 |
| Maria | Luque Anguita | Machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer science | Research (Research) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marialuqueanguita |
| Lola | Okunrinboye | sustainability, environmental management, diversity and inclusion | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaokunrinboye/ |
| Svea | Miesch | policy and regulation in relation to digital technologies, data and AI; digital skills | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog) | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/svea-miesch-51b01064 |
| Margi | Vilnay | Structural Engineering, Encouraging woment into Engineering | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/margivilnay/ |
| Jenna | Griffin | Policy, general knowledge across tech, bigger picture view | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-griffin-ambcs-70730b131 |
| Eleanor | Young | Geospatial information systems, geography, mapping, data analytics, big data, image capturing | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-young-5280bb191/ |
| Jessica | Butler | health, big data, chronic disease, medical records, NHS data, open science, reproducibility | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/people/profiles/jessicabutler |
| Alex | Hutchison | Programme Management in Data Driven Projects, Data Management & Governance, Banking Data Regulations | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-hutchison-62517412/ |
| Lynsey | Campbell | Technology, Equality, Product Development, Innovation, Reducing impact of bias, Bravery, Courage, social mobility, apprenticeships, Gender equality, chairing charities | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynsey-campbell-b245b05b |
| Nichola | McCall | Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Commercial, Manufacturing, Industry, Safety, Chemistry | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichola-mccall-cchem-mrsc-705b64190/ |
| Delphine | Rabiller | I have worker for 10 years in the biotechnology sector(in blue chip and start up companies), progressing from a R&D scientist to lab manager. I decided last year to retrain as a data analyst and have started a new career in this field | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphinerabiller/ |
| Bethany | Welsh | Civil Engineering, Apprenticeships | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-welsh-8a9905bb |
| Fabrizia | Rossano | Product Management, Healthcare, software development, IT in healthcare, NHS IT | Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabriziarossano/ |
| Marianne | Brownlee | Renewable Energy, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Management, EIA, Feasibility Study, Consenting | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-brownlee-24384b79/ |
| Janice | Grant Shaw | Technology, Space, IoT, Data, Software, Product Development, Implementation, Testing, Project Management | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicegrantshaw/ |
| Steph | Wright | General STEM, physics, astrophysics, data, healthcare | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-wright/ |
| Suzanne | Aitchison | Accessibility in web development | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-aitchison-59aa2838 |
| Rhona | MacLennan | Information Architecture, Enterprise Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, AI/ML, Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance, Strategy | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhona-maclennan-6b712218/ |
| Rebecca | Wade | Water, Rivers, urban ecosystems, nature based solutions | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawadeabertay/ |
| Stephanie | Boyle | neuroscience, programming, data analysis, coding | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-boyle-9a318958/ |
| Jo | Watts | Data, Fintech, Startups, Entrepreneur | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Keynote (Keynote), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-watts |
| Eleni | Routoula | Chemistry, engineering, materials, research, outreach, science communication, teaching | Speaker (Speaker), Panel session (Panel session), Research (Research), Opinion piece/Blog (Opinion piece/Blog), Media (Media) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleni-routoula-5834658b |
