Coronation Property, in partnership with UDIA NSW, recently co-hosted 40 property industry professionals at the ‘Culturally Diverse Women in Leadership’ event organised by UDIA Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
The event was held at Paper Mill Food starting off with Event MC Holly Reynolds introducing UDIA NSW President, Jacqueline Vozzo. Following this, the esteemed and culturally diverse leaders Michelle Baltazar and Kati Jahromi Gapaillard joined a panel discussion moderated by Mona Chao.
Michelle spoke about her experience as a journalist in the media industry, the norms she witnessed at the top level of media organisations, recognising there is still much more work that need to be done from a diversity perspective.
“It is important to recognise there is diversity not only in gender, cultural background and colour, but also diversity of thought, diversity of (working) background, diversity of experience, and age.”
“How can we improve the diversity dividend, and not the diversity disadvantage, as it is fantastic for both the community, and for companies to have diversity at the upper level of management.”
This event provided guests with invaluable insights into the professional journey of these inspiring women as they triumphed over gender and cultural challenges, to establish themselves as accomplished leaders in their respective fields.