Cherisa Pearce
Veteran; Deputy President, RSL Queensland; Chair, Veterans’ Support Center; Founder and Director, Twenty20 Reset Pty Ltd; Tribe Leader for OneWave Greenmount
Libby Cook-Black
Director, The Female Co; Regional Director, Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism, QLD Government(2024 -2025)
Antonia Mercorella
CEO, The REIQ; Chair, Carter Newell Lawyers; General Counsel, Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) (2003 – 2007)
Angela Champion
Director Advisor, Cyber in Motion; Director, Neonix Security; Past CEO, White Rook Cyber(Apr 2022 – Mar 2025)
Jane Hedger
CEO, Volunteering Queensland; Chair, Challenge DV; Chief Executive Officer Australian College of Audiology (2022 – 2024)
Dr Nicola Murdock
Executive Director Medical Services, West Moreton Hospital and Health Service
Kerala Drew
Barrister, Holmes Chambers; Vice President, Women Lawyers Association of Queensland
QLD International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ Breakfast
About the event:
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking morning at Brisbane City Hall, as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2027 with a special Leaders’ Breakfast honouring the extraordinary women shaping Queensland—and Australia.
Guided by this year’s theme, Lead the Change, this event recognises that leadership is not defined by a single path, title, or sector. It lives in boardrooms and laboratories, in public service and industry, and equally in homes, communities, and the quiet, often unrecognised work of caregiving and connection.
Too often, conversations about leadership remain siloed. This gathering brings together influential voices from across sectors—government, defence, business, STEM, law, health, and community—to share insights, challenge perspectives, and demonstrate how leadership transcends boundaries. By learning from one another, we unlock new ways to lead with purpose, empathy, and impact.
Set within one of Queensland’s most iconic civic landmarks, this event celebrates not only the trailblazers who have shaped our past, but also the leaders redefining our future. From pioneering changemakers to emerging voices, we shine a light on the diverse journeys that drive progress and inspire possibility.
Together, we will reflect on the legacy of women who have led with courage and conviction—and look ahead with intention. This is a call to action: to lead boldly, to lead inclusively, and to lead the change toward a more connected, equitable, and resilient future for all.
