Accelerating through diversity
November 20, 2024
Stantec’s Jane La Nauze and Yarra Valley Water’s Lisa Fragomeni discuss how diversity impacts the water sector on the Accelerating Action podcast
In this episode of the Australian Water Association’s Accelerating Action podcast, Jane La Nauze from Stantec and Lisa Fragomeni from Yarra Valley Water discuss the transformative impact of diversity in the water sector.
Together, they explore how welcoming diverse perspectives—across gender, cultural backgrounds, and neurodiversity—can improve infrastructure project outcomes and benefit the wider community. Both Lisa and Jane share their journeys as women in the industry, shedding light on the progress that’s been made and the work that remains.
The episode also touches on the importance of encouraging underrepresented groups to consider careers in water and engineering. Lisa and Jane discuss how early outreach, particularly in schools, is crucial in inspiring young people from different backgrounds to pursue careers in these fields.
