Co-founder and Curator

Dr Elise Stephenson is an award-winning researcher, strategist and entrepreneur. Recognised by Google, Deloitte, Energy Australia, Boston Consulting Group, the Foundation for Young Australians, and the United Nations Australia Association, Elise’s expertise is sought in:
– gender in international affairs, diplomacy and national security
– public diplomacy & foreign policy
– entrepreneurship and impact entrepreneurs
– gender equality
– LGBTI+ community inclusion
– creative problem-solving
– human rights
– climate change

Elise has led major programs for Australia’s largest public diplomacy initiative, Australia now, working in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, plus embassies and high commissions across the region. In 2019 alone, she ran and organised almost 50 events with over 3000 individuals directly engaged on key topics of regional growth and collaboration, including: start-ups, social enterprise, climate change, the environment, sustainable fashion, LGBTI+, gender equality, mental health, and more.