Meet our Series Ambassadors
Sharon Lo
Area Manager - NZ, New Caledonia, Fiji, Weir
Sharon is a dedicated professional with a strong background in Chemical Engineering and Advanced Science, majoring in microbiology, from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
She began her career at Weir through their Graduate Program, where she gained valuable experience by rotating through various departments over two years.
Currently, Sharon is thriving as an Area Manager, a role she has held for the past two years. She enjoys collaborating with mining customers to tackle their most significant operational challenges and values building strong, lasting relationships.
Sharon is also a passionate advocate for women in the mining industry. She serves as the Asia Pacific representative on the Weir Global Women’s Network steering committee and is actively involved in the Weir Women’s Network Australian Chapter.
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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
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Teams that leverage diversity and empower each other are the most successful teams. Sustainable change isn’t achieved solely by systems and policies, it requires passionate diversity advocates and allies at all levels of the organisation to create an inclusive culture where individuals feel like they belong and can bring their whole selves to work.
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Lisa Baptista
Global Head of Technical Portfolio, BHP & Global lead for Jasper
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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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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