As we return from the summer break, I want to extend a warm welcome to our IYM community and say how excited I am about the year ahead. There is a real sense of momentum right now - not just for IYM, but for the future opportunities opening up for young women across New Zealand. One of the strongest signals we’re seeing is the growing importance of the STEMM sector. These industries are no longer “future focused”; they are happening now, and they are actively looking for tale

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