Speakers Bureau

Subject matter experts from DCA’s senior leadership team and employees are highly regarded experts and sought-after speakers on diversity and inclusion, both in Australia and internationally.

Drawing on DCA’s industry leading research, practical resources and lived experience, DCA speakers deliver tailored insights and expert perspectives across key diversity and inclusion areas to meet your organisation or event’s needs.

Our speakers can address a wide range of topics, including the following:

  • DCA research, resources and toolkits
  • The case for Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and its benefits
  • Diversity dimensions (e.g. gender, race, disability, age, LGBTIQ+)
  • D&I planning
  • Unconscious Bias
  • Race, racism and anti-racism
  • Intersectionality and overlapping identities
  • Inclusive leadership
  • Engaging allies in D&I efforts

Our speakers

Catherine Hunter with microphone

Catherine Hunter (she/her)
CEO

Virginia in front of a microphone

Dr Virginia Mapedzahama PhD (she/her)
Racial Equity and Intersectionality Director

Headshot of Phoebe

Phoebe Mwanza, (she/her)
Head of Education

Topics

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Inclusive Leadership

Introduction to D&I/The Case for D&I
D&I Planning, Strategy & Policy
Collecting and Using D&I Data
ESG
Employee Resource Groups (ERGS)/Employee Networks
Communicating D&I

Inclusive Teams
Inclusion at Work
Unconscious Bias
Allyship
Inclusive Language
Inclusive Recruitment
Bystanders/Upstanders

Gender/Gender Equality
Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harrassment

All Diversity Dimensions

With a career spanning more than 30 years, Catherine is a purpose-driven leader who combines strategic business expertise with a passionate commitment to diversity, social justice and impact.

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Topics

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Intersectionality
Centring Marginalised Voices
Race, Racism and Anti-Racism

Inclusive Teams
Inclusion at Work
Unconscious Bias
Allyship
Inclusive Language
Inclusive Recruitment
Bystanders/Upstanders

Gender/Gender Equality
Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harrassment

Race

Culture & Religion

Gender

Virginia has published widely on racial equity, migrant experiences, and gender studies, and continues to advocate for systemic change in Australian workplaces.

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Topics

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Introduction to D&I/The Case for D&I
D&I Planning, Strategy & Policy
Collecting and Using D&I Data
ESG
Employee Resource Groups (ERGS)/Employee Networks
Communicating D&I

Inclusive Leadership

Inclusive Teams
Inclusion at Work
Unconscious Bias
Allyship
Inclusive Language
Inclusive Recruitment
Bystanders/Upstanders

Intersectionality
Centring Marginalised Voices
Race, Racism and Anti-Racism

Gender/Gender Equality
Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harrassment

All Diversity Dimensions

Phoebe is a diversity and inclusion expert and former human rights and anti-discrimination lawyer, having worked across the public, private and not for profit sector.

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Rose sitting at an event as a panel chair

Dr Rose D'Almada-Remedios (she/her)
Head of Research

Gregory smiling against a graffiti wall

Gregory Frank (he/him)
Education Design and Delivery Manager

Farhana smiling on a panel

Farharna Laffernis (she/her)
Research Manager

Topics

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Intro to D&I/The Case for D&I

Collecting & Using D&I Data

Inclusive Teams

Inclusive Recruitment

Social Class

Caring Responsibilities

Disability & Accessibility

Neurodiversity

Rose comes from a background of academic research and teaching and has a PhD in religious diversity, inclusion, and expression in the workplace.

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Topics

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Intro to D&I/The case for D&I

Unconscious Bias

Allyship

Inclusive Recruitment

Bystanders/Upstanders

Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harrassment

Race

Age

Social Class

Culture & Religion

Disability & Accessibility

LGBTIQ+

Gregory has over 15 years’ experience in human rights and inclusion education, policy and engagement.

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Topics

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Employee Resource Groups (ERGS)/Employee Networks

Allyship

Race, Racism & Anti-Racism

Gender Equality

Race

Social Class

Culture & Religion

Gender

Farhana joined the DCA team in 2024 as a Research Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science, and postgraduate qualifications in development studies, Indigenous studies, and educational research from the University of New South Wales.

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Dr Jennifer Chelsea Veres (she/her)
Research & Content Manager

Emily Tynan speaking

Emily Tynan (she/her)
Research & Projects Manager

Topics

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Collecting & Using D&I Data

Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in leadership development, organisational behaviour, and applied research, leading large scale projects across various universities and industry partners.

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Topics

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Intro to D&I/The Case for D&I

D&I Planning & Strategy

Inclusive Teams

Inclusive Language

Inclusive Recruitment

Gender Equality

Preventing & Addressing Sexual Harrassment

Gender

Age

Caring Responsibilities

As part of the research team, Emily’s work is focussed on creating resources and research that supports organisations to progress their diversity and inclusion work.

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Every DCA speaking engagement is customised to your organisation’s needs and includes a pre-briefing meeting with the speaker.

Our speakers are available for member events, public forums and conferences.

The DCA Speakers Bureau operates as a fee-for-service resource, with special discounted rates for DCA members.

Please note that we require at least 1 months’ notice for bookings.

To engage a speaker, please contact us at education@dca.org.au