We at ANU InSpace support and endorse Australian Space Diversity Alliance (ASDA) goal to achieve a thriving and innovative space community that reflects the diversity and capability of our entire nation, as a necessary and essential component of any sector.
The Australian Space Diversity Alliance (ASDA) launches with the support of iLAuNCH, Aviation/Aerospace Australia, the Australian Centre for Space Governance, the Australian Space Agency, Investment News South Wales, and The Write Space.
Established by a group of space industry professionals, ASDA aims to support greater participation and innovation of diverse and under-represented groups in the space sector.
The eight ASDA co-founders include leaders from across the Australian space industry representing technology, higher education, government, and consultancy, including:
- Caz Craven, Advisor and PhD student, the Australian Space Agency and Flinders University
- Anntonette Dailey, Defence and Space Industry Advisor, Defence Council of Victoria
- Mei He, Business Development Officer at Spiral Blue
- Tiffany Sharp, Director Space Research and Development, Cambrian Executive
- Linda Spurr, Director Leadership Talent & Culture, Raytheon Australia
- Dr Cassandra Steer, Deputy Director – Mission Specialists, the Australian National University Institute for Space (InSpace)
- Dr Elise Stephenson, Deputy Director, Global Institute for Women’s Leadership
- Stephanie Wan, Associate Director, and Space Industry Practice lead for Adelaide, KPMG
Alongside supporting senior leaders in the space sector to take steps towards equal access and inclusion, ASDA aims to minimise the barriers that marginalised groups face in entering or staying in space careers.
At the iLAuNCH Trailblazer, our culture embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. We foster an environment where our employees and students can contribute to their full potential while being accepted for who they are through our values of respect, integrity and excellence. We support ASDA’s goal to achieve a thriving and innovative space community that reflects the diversity and capability of our entire nation.
Find out how to be a part of Australian space diversity: spacediversity.com.au