Melody Gonyora

Melody Gonyora

Melody is an experienced infrastructure commercial advisor with experience in project management, strategy and development. She has worked with clients in providing support through commercial due diligence, and transaction advisory strategies complemented by value-added work and growth strategies for various infrastructure projects.

Melody gained expertise while working with KPMG in Botswana and Zimbabwe, honing skills across Risk Advisory, Deal Advisory and Project Management. She has demonstrated experience in managing complex capital-raising projects, developing capital delivery models and crafting organizational redesign for clients while leading diverse teams.

Melody provides clear strategic leadership by developing business strategy development and implementing effective change management strategies for clients. She is highly well-regarded by her peers for her excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. Additionally, Melody serves as a board advisory member and mentor.

Patricia Rwagaju

Urusaro Patricia Rwagaju, known artistically as Saro Roro, is an established design strategist & project lead, accomplished performer and creative, and former Chief Operating Officer. Leveraging her background in analytical sciences as a former geochemical analyst, she brings a unique perspective to her role as a Creative Lead and Design Strategist at the Museum of Sticks & Stones, a pioneering project by Mettlesome.

With a Bachelor of Science - Honours Class 1 degree focused on Geological and Earth Sciences from The University of Queensland, Urusaro's academic background underscores her strong foundation in the analytical sciences, having worked in the industry for almost a decade.
As a Design Strategist at Mettlesome, Urusaro employs her skills in human-centered strategy design to address pressing social issues, demonstrating proficiency in co-design, workshop facilitation, UX design, and behaviour change strategies. Her previous role as COO for We Are The Movement further enriched her ability to collaborate with diverse communities, emphasising design and wellbeing initiatives.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Urusaro is an accomplished performer, musician, creative producer, and model. Operating under the pseudonym Saro Roro, she showcases her artistic talents both as an independent artist, but also as as a key member of the award-winning Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra and signed model represented by Rebel Rebel Agency - highlighting her passion and professionalism within the arts.

In summary, Urusaro's multidimensional skill set, complemented by her dedication to positive social impact and experience in operations and geosciences, positions her as a standout individual in the realms of art, strategy, and human-centered design.

Sahera Sumar

Sahera Sumaris a facilitator, coach, mentor, and keynote speaker. Previously, Director of the Global Leadership Academy at Schneider Electric. She has worked with leaders in 25+ countries in projects for World Bank, WHO, and AKDN international development.
Executive Director for the Human Rights pillar within the United Nations Australian Association (NSW).

She holds a Master of Organizational Coaching Psychology, specialises in neuro-leadership and positive psychology.

Kirthi Chauhan

Kirthi is a Zimbabwean born women of Indian origin who is a multi faceted finance professional, with experience in strategy and decision making, reporting to stakeholders, financial modelling, cash flow & reporting , capabilities in human resourcing and cloud technology & managing outsourced team.

Kirthi is currently the CFO of Ecolife Solutions Pty Ltd - Pipe Lagging & Insulation. She is a championing diversity in the male dominated space of of the construction industry. Outside of work she is a wife and mother to two daughters. She is a self confessed Foodie who loves Indian Fusion Food and if she was not changing the world through finance she would be changing the world through her food.

Brenda Denbesten

An Operations and Continuous Improvement Professional with hands on experience in the development and execution of safety and operations improvement programs. Over 16 years of experience across mining, manufacturing and technology complemented by a strong operations management and change management background.
Working with top tier companies such as BHP, Orica and the Federal Government of Australia, Brenda has experience in technical roles, people leadership and functional support. More recently, she was part of the team that delivered the largest single autonomous mine site conversion for BHP’s Goonyella Riverside Mine.