Speakers

Luisa Panuccio is on a mission to disrupt gender stereotypes and change the face of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). A qualified Civil and Architectural Engineer, Luisa currently works as a Senior Project Manager at Arup, where she leads major infrastructure projects and their Victorian Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) portfolio. Luisa is a passionate advocate for EDI in STEM, with a specific focus on engineering and the construction industry. Since 2015, Luisa has worked towards this goal as an ambassador for a variety of organisations including Engineers Australia, Children’s University Australia, Google and Engineers Without Borders Australia.

In 2019, Luisa received the National Association of Women in Construction Graduate of the Year Award for her role in managing a complex program of works involving the construction of 20 civil projects for the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport.

Luisa was the recipient of the James McWha Rising Star Award in the University of Adelaide's Distinguished Alumni Awards. The James McWha Rising Star Award honours the highest accomplishments and achievements of young alumni who are making a significant contribution as emerging leaders within their profession and community.