If you’ve been part of IYM over the past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with Emma Stoddart. Warm, energetic and endlessly passionate about supporting young women in STEMM, Emma spent more than two years as IYM’s Programme Manager, helping shape the experiences, opportunities, and connections that so many students still talk about today.   Since leaving IYM, Emma has continued to follow her love of teaching and science. She is currently at Chanel College

After two years serving as an Alumnae Council Lead and as an IYM Alumnae Board Member, Nina Brown is ‘signing off’ from those roles. Nina, who now works as a Finance & Economics Senior Analyst at PwC, says it’s been an absolute privilege to help establish and grow the Alumnae Council and network, and to work alongside such passionate young wāhine who care deeply about the future of STEMM in Aotearoa. “IYM has been one of the most meaningful parts of my life over the past few

Meet Brooke Turner, IYM’s new Programme Manager, and the woman busy dreaming up an epic 2026 IYM adventure for you. Brooke has stepped into the role for the next year while the previous manager, Olivia, is on parental leave.   That means she’s now the one shaping both IYM programmes: the Online programme running Tuesday 7 April to Friday 10 April 2026 , and the Residential programme happening Sunday 5 July to Friday 10 July 2026 .   If you’re thinking about applying for eithe