Women in Economics Students' Society
University of Melbourne
Women in Economics Network Coffee Chat
Join the Women in Economics Students’ Society (WESS) for Eco with Espresso: an intimate coffee chat connecting students with industry professionals from the Women in Economics Network (WEN).
Designed as a relaxed alternative to traditional networking events, this is your opportunity to have meaningful conversations with women working across economics and related fields, hear about their career journeys, and gain insight into where an economics degree can take you.
With limited spots available, the smaller setting gives you the chance to connect more directly with industry professionals, ask questions, and build your professional network without the pressure of a large-scale event.
Whether you’re curious about different career pathways, looking to meet professionals in the economics community, or simply want to step outside your usual circle and start a conversation, Eco with Espresso is the perfect place to do so.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 15 September
🕰️ Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Location: Henry and The Fox, 525 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
👔 Dress Code: Business Casual
WEN REPRESENTATIVES
Mietta Richardson
Deloitte Access Economics
Mietta is a Manager in the Central Government sector of Deloitte Access Economics. Graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2020, Mietta has since worked in both the public and private sectors. She holds a Masters in Policy Economics from Erasmus School of Economics.
Brigette Marks
DTF
Ingrid Coram
DPC
Brigette is an Economist at Department of Treasury & Finance, specialising in macroeconomic strategy. She studied a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.
As a Senior Project Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet in Victoria, Ingrid brings her economics and policy expertise from working as an economist at DTF and her Masters of Social Policy from the University of Melbourne.
Ariel Hao
FTI Consulting
Dr. Olamide Ayoade-Alabi
FTI Consulting
Rebekah Parker
Deloitte Access Economics
Ariel brings experience across the public sector, banking & private industry, with interests spanning global public policy, labour economics and development economics. She is particularly interested in intersectional economics & how economic policy can be used to create more equitable social outcomes.
Dr Olamide Ayoade-Alabi is an economist specialising in international trade, economic development and labour markets. She holds a PhD in Economics from Monash University, and she has extensive experience advising governments and private organisations on their economic impact.
Rebekah Parker is an economist and Manager at Deloitte Access Economics, with experience in economic analysis, policy evaluation and cost-benefit analysis. She is also Chair of the Victorian Women in Economics Network, where she advocates for greater participation and representation of women in economics.
Michelle Shi
Deloitte Access Economics
As a Manager at Deloitte Access Economics, Michelle Shi specialises in macroeconomic policy and forecasting, with experience analysing issues including housing markets and business confidence. She has also worked as a Senior Economist at NAB and holds a Master’s in International Trade, Finance and Development from the Barcelona School of Economics.