As former CEO of the BioMelbourne Network, Michelle developed an international professional network. An influential advocate who is passionate about small business and entrepreneurship, Michelle champions greater representation of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) leadership roles in Australia to stem the tide of women dropping out of STEMM mid-career.
Michelle is also a TEDx Melbourne alumni, an avid blogger and tweeter, and regularly speaks on innovation in Australia and women in leadership. and is keen to encourage more women in STEMM to become entrepreneurs and innovators.
In 2017 Michelle was named Telstra Business Woman of the Year for Victoria at the Telstra Business Women’s Awards.
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LinkedIn: Michelle Gallaher
Twitter: @StartupShelley @womensciaust