Kylie Walker

Kylie is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, where she works with expert Fellows to lead crucial national conversations and strategy towards a thriving, healthy and connected Australiasupported by technology.She specialises in connecting technologists, engineers and scientists with governments, business, media and society –skills built over many years insenior federal communication and advocacy roles in the science, technology and health sectors.As the immediate past CEO of Science & Technology Australia, Kylie led campaigns to increase investment in Australian research and development, and created the acclaimed Superstars of STEMprogram, championing Australian women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.Kylie is also a visiting Fellow at the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science. She was Chair of the Australian National Commission for UNESCO and in 2019, she was named in the 100 Women of Influence list by the Australian Financial Review, for her work on improving equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM.