When Innovative Young Minds (IYM) was first being established, two Rotarians – one of whom was Paul Newsom – had a coffee together and chatted about the kind of programmes and activities they could create that would inspire young women and give them new and exciting opportunities. That coffee led to IYM being part of Paul’s life over the last decade, and has had a lasting impact on the lives of hundreds of young women who’ve participated in the IYM programmes that he’s design

When Hutt Valley Rotarian, Allan Brown, helped start IYM 10 years ago, he wasn’t trying to create just another programme. He wanted to change lives.  And he’s done just that for well over a thousand of young Kiwi women. Allan is the founder and former chair of IYM, and he still plays an active role today as a board member. He helped launch IYM through Rotary, an organisation that has supported young people’s education for generations. But Allan believes IYM stands out as some

If you’re curious about how the world works and want a career that shapes the future, Elizabeth Heeg’s path shows how far STEMM can take you. Elizabeth Heeg Elizabeth’s the Chief Executive of the Forest Owners Association, working with scientists, engineers and policy experts on climate, land use and forestry. Her career journey didn’t start with a perfect plan, and it has taken interesting trajectories. But it did start with curiosity and an interest in science.   Elizabeth