Michelle Silip

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Michelle Silip
Papua New Guinea

Master of Information Technology

University of South Australia, SA

Michelle is passionate about encouraging women and girls to develop their skills in STEM and overcome cultural barriers to seek employment in the industry. On completion of her studies, Michelle will continue to support women and girls to use STEM as a technique to solving challenges and encouraging innovation to improve livelihoods. Through her work, she hopes to see a transformation in the involvement and contribution of girls and women in STEM in Papua New Guinea.

Michelle hopes her participation in the Women’s Leadership Initiative will give her the opportunity to develop leadership skills and build confidence, enabling her to inspire and empower women to pursue their goals.