Kathryn Williams, SQNLDR Marija Jovanovich and Dr. Naomi Mathers will present their journey through the aerospace industry. During their presentation and the following interactive panel discussion, you will hear the speakers' views on the advantages gender diversity brings to the technical aerospace community, what works, and what needs to be improved.

Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the presentations and will provide an opportunity to network with the presenters, other aerospace professionals, and AIAA members.

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Kathryn Williams is the Australia Aerospace Programs Technical Lead for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems including Triton & Fire Scout systems for Commonwealth of Australia customers. Kathryn has 14 years of experience in the Aerospace Industry with Northrop Grumman including work on the James Webb Space Telescope and leading an Analysis & Test Organisation and Test Planning & Execution team. Kathryn enjoys volunteering in the community and supporting STEM efforts such as mentoring students at Dickson College as they prepare for the UAV challenge.

SQNLDR Marija Jovanovich joined the RAAF in 2001 and studied at ADFA from 2001 to 2004. She underwent flying training on the CT-4B and PC-9/A aircraft and graduated from No 206 Pilots Course in 2006. She went on to fly the P3 Orion aircraft, becoming involved in operations and exercises all over the world. In 2013, Marija attended the United States Air Force Test Pilot School flying 23 types of aircraft during the course before returning as a test pilot at the Aircraft Research and Development Unit at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Dr. Naomi Mathers is the Industry Liaison Engineer at the ANU Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC), a new national facility at the Mt Stromlo Observatory for the development of advanced instruments for astronomy and the assembly, test and integration of space-based instruments and small spacecraft. Naomi is also a Director of the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA), a member of the Local Organising Committee for the 2017 International Astronautical Congress (IAC) and a member of the former Australian Government Space Industry Innovation Council.

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