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We’re on campus at Griffith University (Nathan) with three inspiring women: Harmony Tree, Treasurer and Founding Member; Alpa, Vice-President; and Lana, incoming President of the Griffith Women in Engineering (WIE) Club. Two years ago, the club didn’t exist — today, it’s thriving, creating connection, confidence, and career opportunities for women across disciplines.
In this episode, we explore how they rebuilt a community from scratch, the three pillars driving their impact — Professional Development, Social, and Outreach — and how they’re using mentorship, industry collaboration, and friendship to make engineering more inclusive, exciting, and human.
Impactful Lessons and Quotes
“The community around the club is the best thing about the club.”
“Professional development, social, and outreach — that’s what makes our club special.”
“As engineers, we need to know how to have fun, how to communicate, how to develop soft skills.”
“I’m really keen to open up more opportunities for everyone and get more industry engagement.”
“It’s a tough degree, but it’s the community that makes it worthwhile.”
Key Sections & Timestamps
00:00 – Meet the Leaders
Harmony, Alpa, and Lana introduce themselves and share what they’ve learned from the Griffith Leadership Summit.
01:45 – Rebuilding a Club from Scratch
Harmony explains how the Women in Engineering Club was revived after going inactive and why community is “the best thing about the club.”
03:30 – The Three Pillars: Prof Dev, Social, and Outreach
Alpa breaks down how each pillar supports students — from networking nights to games nights to school outreach.
06:15 – Why Community Comes First
The trio reflect on friendships, peer support, and the importance of connection in a tough degree like engineering.
08:00 – Vision for 2026
Incoming president Lana shares her goals for next year: expanding industry engagement and opening more opportunities for members.
10:00 – How to Support the Club
The leaders invite listeners to connect, collaborate, and follow @griffith.wie.nathan on Instagram to get involved.
11:30 – Closing Message
Josh wraps up the episode, reinforcing that better student leaders make university better for everyone.
Follow @griffith.wie.nathan on Instagram to support the Griffith Women in Engineering Club and keep up with upcoming events, mentorships, and initiatives.
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