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PMISC - 12th March 2025

March Forward – A Celebration of Women’s Resilience

"March Forward" is a powerful discussion highlighting the strength and determination of women in project management and beyond. Our expert panel will share personal stories of overcoming challenges, staying motivated, and pushing forward despite obstacles.  💪✨

BIO

My Tran Le is an accomplished leader in retail, supply chain, and technology. In industries where women are often underrepresented, she thrives. Her career is a rich mosaic of achievements, showcasing her empowering leadership, ability to navigate uncertainty, and her dedication to supporting others. She exemplifies perseverance through challenges and the capacity to evolve and adapt both personally and professionally. Her resilience and grit allow her to push forward, even when her body and mind may be wanting to give up. Her path is one where strategic thinking aligns with compassion, and creativity harmonises with practicality.

Ana Palomino Mellado has over 10 years of experience in the construction industry. She has successfully guided and coordinated diverse project teams throughout the project lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on effective communication and collaboration. Ana’s dedication to achieve seamless execution resulted in projects being delivered within budget and meeting the required standards, even in the face of challenging circumstances. Throughout her career, she consistently demonstrated exceptional project management skills, including stakeholder management, risk assessment, change management, budget control, and contract management.

Lata Hamilton is a Change Leadership and Confidence expert, author of “Pioneer Your Career Change”, and the creator of the “Leading Successful Change” program. After tripling her salary in just 3 years to almost $200,000, her mission is to help women carve their own paths for change in career, leadership and life, and find the confidence and authenticity to truly earn their worth. Lata has worked with some of Australia’s biggest companies on changes that have impacted over 100,000 people, operating model changes impacting thousands, global cultural transformations, and digital transformation that is literally changing the way that we work.

SESSION SUMMARY

Panel Discussion Topics:
🔹 A time you faced a significant challenge and how you found the strength to overcome it
🔹 What inspires you to keep moving forward every day?
🔹 Strategies for overcoming roadblocks and setbacks
🔹 Practical advice for those struggling with personal or professional challenges

Join us for an evening of inspiration, networking, and meaningful conversations as we celebrate the resilience of women. 

Happy International Women's Day 2025! #AccelerateAction

Notice of Filming & Photography:

Please note that a professional photographer and videographer will be on-site to document this event. Photographs and videotapes are the sole property of PMI and PMI Sydney Chapter. By attending this event, attendees understand that PMI and PMI Sydney Chapter may use the likenesses for future promotional purposes.

If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify the photographer, videographer and/or staff members.

Event Information

Cost: Free for Members, $35 for non-members and students

PDUs: 1 PDU 

Venue: AECOM, Sydney 2000

Time: 6 PM - 9 PM

Date: 12th March 2025