Meet our Series Ambassadors
Lisa Baptista
Global Head of Technical Portfolio, BHP & Global lead for Jasper (LGBT+ Ally Network)
Lisa joined BHP in 2015 and held various Technical and Operations Execution roles prior to joining the Resources Centre of Excellence in 2021. She is currently the Head of Technical Portfolio, creating value by embedding technical excellence with BHP's corporate development strategies. Lisa is also the Global Lead for Jasper, BHPs LGBTQI+ and Ally network.
Lisa has 20 years mining experience with various roles in Africa, the South Pacific and Australia including Operations Manager and Exploration Country Manager. She has led several major transformation projects which has given her the platform to make positive changes both to culture and productivity. Lisa is passionate about sustainable social value and advocating for Inclusion and Diversity.
Lisa and her partner are parents to three boys, Oisin, Daniel and Harry, as well as two Westie dogs, Archie and Dougal. Apart from spending time cycling, Lisa loves climbing and generally enjoying the outdoors.
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Power and privilege demand responsibility - not just to lead, but to advocate, sponsor, and uplift those whose voices often go unheard. By helping others rise, we strengthen the collective, and the rewards far surpass the effort. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else.
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We're back in 2025!
Join us as we celebrate together this International Women's Day
Odette Patterson
Group Manager, Workforce Resourcing & Recruitment, Whitehaven Coal
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Paramount to positive change is having the conversation. Demonstrating the courage to lead the conversation whilst creating environments that unlock diverse voices to be heard. Empowering others to disrupt their norm will inspire others to value and understand women’s participation and provide equal opportunities.
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Rowena Albones
Managing Director Projects, Rio Tinto
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I’ve been very fortunate to work with amazing people, diverse cultures, and local communities. I’ve learned that new opportunities and solutions come from valuing inclusion, trusted relationships, and a space for different ideas and perspectives.
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Sharon Lo
Area Manager - NZ, New Caledonia, Fiji, Weir
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The positive changes you create today impacts not just the now, but also the future. We need to be the change we want to see, to lead by example and create those diverse environments where everyone can thrive. Our colleagues, friends and family and future generations are counting on us.
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Brooke Adamson
Ore Processing Manager - Final Product, Newmont