Members Event | Women in MedTech Leadership Elevation Series with Dr Milena Georgousakis
WiMT International Womens Day Spotlight:
A Founder’s Story featuring Dr Melina Georgousakis of Franklin Women
MTAA Members are invited to join us for the Women in MedTech Leadership Elevation Virtual Spotlight Series, a platform dedicated to highlighting the inspiring journeys of women who are breaking barriers and driving progress across the MedTech industry.
Through authentic conversations and inspiring stories, this series is designed to empower women at all stages of their careers to:
- Make informed and strategic career decisions
- Build confidence in their leadership potential
- Take bold steps toward senior and executive roles
Whether you are aiming for a leadership position or simply seeking inspiration from those who’ve paved the way, the Virtual Spotlight Series will offer valuable insights and motivation.
What You Will Gain
Participants will walk away with:
- Real-world insights from accomplished female leaders in MedTech
- Practical advice on navigating career challenges and opportunities
- Renewed confidence to pursue leadership roles and career advancement
Who Should Attend
This session is ideal for early to mid-career female professionals in the MedTech sector who are:
- Exploring leadership pathways
- Looking to learn from experienced role models
- Seeking inspiration and actionable guidance for career growth
Not an MTAA Member?
Join this event, and many more, by becoming an MTAA member today! Be part of the industry association championing MedTech. Schedule a conversation to learn more.
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Featured Speaker
Dr Milena Georgousakis, Franklin Women
Dr Melina Georgousakis is a medical research scientist, social entrepreneur, and governance-experienced leader with over a decade of experience driving gender equity and workforce capacity building across the Australian health and medical research ecosystem.
She is the Founder and former Director of Franklin Women, a national social enterprise established to create a health and medical research sector where women thrive. Under her leadership. Franklin Women grew from a volunteer initiative to a respected organisation representing over 1000 individual members and 27 partner organisations spanning Medical Research Institutes, universities, health services, and industry.
Her career experience encompasses health research, policy, philanthropy, and program delivery, with a strong focus on systems change, workforce development and health equity. She has served as a judge for the Australian Museum Eureka Awards and the Australian Technologies Competition and was the recipient of the Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers. An inspiring and authentic speaker, Melina has facilitated knowledge sharing and storytelling between individuals across the sector, including her own story on the TedX stage in 2019.
