Whether you’re in the middle of organisational changes, preparing for them, or simply want to be ready if change arrives, this evening is for you.

The NAWO WA Committee, in partnership with Rio Tinto’s Gender Equal Voices Employee Resource Group, invites you to join us for Thriving Through Change. A hybrid event to explore how women (and others who are too often left out of the room) can navigate change not as bystanders to decisions made elsewhere, but as people who shape them.

The evening opens with a panel discussion drawing on perspectives from leadership, operations and lived experience. Timed to coincide with International Women in Engineering Day and the International Day of Women in Mining, the conversation uses mining as a lens to explore challenges and opportunities relevant to women across all operational environments. 

Panellists will explore how:

• Organisational change shapes roles and career opportunity
• Leaders and allies can drive inclusive outcomes
•  You can exercise agency during periods of uncertainty.

The panel will be livestreamed, so whether you’re joining us in person or tuning in from anywhere in Australia, you’ve got a seat at the table.

This year’s panellists are:

• Jenna Rennick, General Manager, Integrated Scheduling & Planning, Rio Tinto
• Julissa Shrewsbury, Managing Director, New Work Consulting
• Anna Dartnell, Chief Operating Officer, Tellus (and CEO from 1 July)
• Sarah Coleman, NAWO Board Member and Non-Executive Director at idoba

Facilitated by Yvette Bear, Joint Venture Manager and Gender Equal Voices Employee Resources Group Communications & Engagement Lead, Rio Tinto.

For those joining us in Perth, the panel is followed by networking and a complimentary professional headshots session. Walk away with a high-quality headshot ready for LinkedIn, internal profiles or whatever comes next, at no cost.

We’d love to see you there.

Register for this event

Both the in-person and livestream events are open to NAWO Members only.

If you’re an employee at a NAWO Member Company then you’re eligible for complimentary individual membership, and a free ticket to this event.

• If you already have activated your NAWO Membership, you’ll need to log in to the Member Portal to see all registration options. Click ‘Login Here’ in the blue banner below and you’ll be brought back to this page to complete your registration for a free ticket.
• Work at a Member Company but don’t have a Portal login? Find out how to activate your membership here.
• Not yet a member, and don’t work at a NAWO Member Company? Individual memberships start at $48/year for students and job-seekers, giving you access to events like this one plus a range of online resources. Find out more about joining NAWO.

About the panellists

Jenna Rennick, General Manager, Integrated Scheduling and Planning, Rio Tinto

Jenna has spent 20 years building a career across commercial and operational leadership roles at Rio Tinto, working across operations in Australia, Canada, the United States, Africa, India and Brazil. She currently leads Integrated Scheduling and Planning for Rio Tinto’s iron ore business.

Julissa Shrewsbury, Managing Director, New Work Consulting

Julissa is a nationally recognised thought leader in team, leadership and board director branding, with more than 20 years of experience working with boards and leadership teams across professional services and resources. Her work focuses on helping leaders and their teams connect with and clearly communicate the organisations they represent.

Anna Dartnell, Chief Operating Officer, Tellus

Anna brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across manufacturing, mining and resources, infrastructure and transport. A former NAWO Board member and past Chair of the NAWO WA Committee, she was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Tellus in April 2026, and will step into the role of CEO on 1 July.

Sarah Coleman, NAWO Board Member and Non-Executive Director, idoba

Sarah is a respected leader across mining, resources and technology, with more than two decades of experience in cultural transformation, operational excellence and executive strategy. She is a passionate advocate for gender equity and inclusive leadership, and has championed initiatives that elevate women in technical and operational roles.