Meet Our Champions

  • Chancellor Graeme Innes AM

  • Dr Sonja Hood AM

    CEO | President

    Scanlon Foundation | North Melbourne Football Club

    Read Sonja's interview on Future Forte

  • Fatima Yousufi

    Goalkeeper & captain

    Melbourne Victory AWT

    "Supporting Future Forte empowers international students and advances gender equity for a brighter tomorrow."

  • Gary Lee OAM

    Manager, International Education

    City of Melbourne

    “Future Forte impacts positive change by empowering talented and inspirational individuals from the international student community.”

  • Anthea Hancocks

    CEO

    Scanlon Institute

    “Their commitment to supporting international students is exceptional. Their experiences make their work relevant and real.”

  • Kathleen Lively

    Consul General

    United States Consulate General Melbourne

    “I’m proud to champion the efforts of Future Forte and support the full, meaningful, and equal contribution of all women and girls in order to build an inclusive and prosperous world.“

  • Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea AM

    Director, Australia’s Cell and Gene Catalyst

    Co-founder, Women in STEMM Australia

    "International students embrace the opportunity to study in Australia. As graduates, they become our ambassadors to the world. Future Forte fills a much needed gap that welcomes international students to Australia and enables them to thrive by connecting with friends, mentors and networks, ultimately giving these students a sense of belonging. I’m honoured to support such an inclusive initiative.

  • Ashok Mysore

    Board Chair & Advisor

    Previously at Infosys

    "Very proud to be associated with Future Forte whose vision and commitment to empower women and provide a bright future to International Students is unparalleled."